Summer 2024 - Overnight Closures on Kichi Zìbì Mikan
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will be performing road works on Zìbì Mikan (KZM) east of Island Park Drive, requiring overnight road closures.
What: Eastbound and westbound road closures east of Island Park Drive on KZM.
When:
Kichi Zìbì Mikan Westbound Closures
Sunday, July 21 from 9:00 p.m. until Monday, July 22 at 5:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 24 from 9:00 p.m. until Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 a.m.
Monday, July 29 from 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 a.m.
Kichi Zìbì Mikan Eastbound Closures
Monday, July 29 from 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 4 from 9:00 p.m. until Monday, August 5 at 5:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 8 24 from 9:00 p.m. until Friday, August 9 at 5:30 a.m.
This schedule is subject to change.
Why:
Temporary concrete barriers need to be relocated, requiring heavy equipment on the roadway.
Where:
On KZM east of Island Park Drive, where the pedestrian underpass connects to Carleton Avenue.
Anticipated Impacts
Detour: Motorists travelling eastbound will exit KZM at Island Park Drive, travelling south to Scott Street, then northbound on Parkdale Avenue, to eastbound KZM. Motorists travelling westbound will exit at Parkdale Avenue, travel southbound to Scott Street, westbound on Island Park Drive to KZM, eastbound on KZM until the turnaround to return to the westbound direction.
Site lighting will be directed away from residences and point at the work zone.
Heavy equipment will be used to execute the work.
Broadband back-up alarms will be used on all vehicles.
The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities.
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 “Kichi Zìbì 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.
