Here’s what you need to know about the closure of a section of Hwy. 417 this weekend

Canuck July 26, 2023

Motorists will want to give themselves some extra time to get around Ottawa this weekend, as construction closes sections of two major roads and the O-Train remains out of service.

A section of Hwy. 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday, while a series of weekend closures will impact one of the two southbound lanes on Riverside Drive at Terminal Avenue.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the major traffic closures in Ottawa this weekend.

O-Train shutdown

Ottawa’s light-rail transit system remains out of service again this weekend, as inspections continue following an axle-bearing issue.

R1 replacement bus service will be running between Blair Road and Tunney’s Pasture stations all weekend.

Queensway

Highway 417 will be closed between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road this weekend for the installation of the O-Train West extension pedestrian bridge.

The highway and select ramps will be closed in both directions from Friday at 11 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.

“The closure is required as part of the Stage 2 West extension to install a pedestrian bridge that will enhance neighbourhood connectivity and provide direct access to the future Queensview Station from Baxter Road,” the city said.

The following Hwy. 417 ramps will be closed during the installation:

The eastbound on-ramps from Richmond Road
The eastbound on-ramps from Pinecrest Road
The eastbound off-ramp to Woodroffe Avenue
The westbound on-ramp from Maitland Avenue
The westbound on-ramp from Woodroffe Avenue
The westbound off-ramp to Pinecrest Road

Here are the recommended detours:

Westbound detour

Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn left on Carling Avenue
Turn left at Richmond Road
Turn left at Pinecrest Road
Turn right on to the on-ramp to re-enter Highway 417

Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn left on Carling Avenue
Turn left at Richmond Road
Turn right on to the on-ramp to re-enter Highway 417

Westbound detour on Highway 417 from July 28 to 31. (City of Ottawa/supplied)

Eastbound detour

Exit Highway 417 at Greenbank Road
Turn right on Greenbank Road
Turn left on Baseline Road
Turn left on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right onto the on-ramp to re-enter Highway 417

Eastbound detour on Highway 417 from July 28 to 31. (City of Ottawa/supplied)

Riverside Drive

The city of Ottawa says a series of weekend closures will impact one of two southbound lanes on Riverside Drive at Terminal Avenue.

Traffic from Hwy. 417 heading south on Riverside Drive towards Hurdman Station will experience delay.

The lane closure is necessary to facilitate the decommissioning of the current operating sewers and relocate the City storm and sanitary sewers on 1460 Riverside Drive into the City’s right of way.

The lane reductions will be from 9 a.m. Friday to 3 p.m. on Monday.

Pedestrian and cyclist access through the work zone will be maintained at all times during construction.

Traffic disruptions can be expected over three weekends this summer for sewer work on Riverside Drive.

Other closures to watch out for in Ottawa

Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be closed to vehicles daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Kichi Zibi Mikan will be closed Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Chaudiere Crossing remains closed to motorists for construction
Lane reductions on Champlain Bridge due to construction

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