2025 Winter Lookahead

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, works on Richmond Road and Byron Avenue between Cleary Avenue and McEwen Avenue will continue through 2025. Below is an overview of activities upcoming for the winter months of 2025. Please note that construction crews will be on holiday break from December 21 to January 5, inclusively. Construction operations during this time will be limited to winter maintenance and maintenance of temporary equipment including pumps.

What: Construction activities to advance the utilities installations

When: January through March 2025

Where: Richmond Road and Byron Avenue between McEwen Avenue and Cleary Avenue

Upcoming Construction Activities

McEwen Avenue to New Orchard Avenue North:

• Utilities installation at Richmond Road and McEwen Avenue

• Electrical installations New Orchard Avenue

North to Woodroffe Avenue:

• Line drilling, rock breaking, and hauling material

• Utilities installations along Richmond Road

• Advancing station construction at New Orchard Station

Woodroffe Avenue to Cleary Avenue:

• Utilities installations and relocations at 75 Cleary

• Utilities installations along Richmond Road

• Advancing station construction at Sherbourne Station

Anticipated Impacts

Motorists and cyclists should heed all roadway signage in place through construction zones. Noise and vibration from crews and heavy equipment may be expected. All construction vehicles and equipment, working overnight will be equipped with broadband back-up alarms. Trucks use approved haul routes and workers and contractors park in designated parking areas. Generators are required to run equipment in the tunnels and at site offices. When possible, generators are wrapped in noise barriers. Site lighting is required to maintain safe working conditions for workers. The use of lights will be minimized where possible and special attention paid to ensure that it is not impacting nearby residences. The safety of the public and workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the Stage 2 LRT project. The Stage 2 team makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require special accommodation, please contact stage2@ottawa.ca.

Future work is required in this area. Additional construction updates, such as changes to work sequencing and the duration or impact of this work will be communicated via the Stage 2 project e-newsletter. To receive these electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Richmond Road Complete Streets”, “New Orchard Station” or “Sherbourne Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:

Stage 2 Team

Stage2@Ottawa.ca

Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa

octranspo.com/o-trainx

The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.