Ottawa– Beginning Monday, May 16, lanes will be temporarily closed on Scott Street, from Smirle Avenue to Merton Street, on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for resurfacing. The work, which includes removal of existing asphalt, adjustment of maintenance holes and repaving, is expected to be completed by June 24.
At least one shared-use traffic lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. The cycling and pedestrian multi-use pathwayon the north side of Scott Street and the sidewalk on the south side will also be open. Bus stops may be temporarily moved during this timeframe.
It is expected that this resurfacing work will have significant impacts on traffic during peak hours and motorists and transit customers on routes 16, 86 and 176 using Scott Street should anticipate delays.
This work is part of the O-Train Confederation Line Light-Rail Transit project and Ottawa on the Move. Ottawa on the Move is about keeping our community and economy moving forward through strategic investments in a number of transportation, water, and sewer projects to build a better city and create jobs.
The City of Ottawa has tools on ottawa.ca to help motorists and transit customers plan their routes and manage their commute including:
- OttawaNav– the City’s mobile application for real time construction and traffic information.
- City of Ottawa Traffic Report– outlining citywide road closures, traffic restrictions and detours
- Travel Planner at octranspo.com – transit customers can plan routes
- Interactive traffic map– showing construction areas and live traffic cams throughout the city
- Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) cameras along Hwy 417
- Cycling maps and information – detailing bicycle pathways and lanes throughout the city
For more information about the construction activity happening across the city, or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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