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Detour: Elgin Street northbound closure
Routes: 5, 55
Date effective: December 20, 2020
From Sunday December 20 until Spring 2021, Routes 5 and 55 will be detoured due to the closure of Elgin Street northbound from Catherine Street to the Pretoria Bridge for the Elgin Street Bike Lane Project. Please allow a few extra minutes for your travels.
Affected Stops
| Bus Stop (560#) not in use | Alternate Stop |
|---|---|
| #2476 -- Elgin (west-side) / Catherine | Temporary Stop -- Elgin (west-side) / Argyle |
| #2466 -- Elgin (east-side) / Argyle | Temporary Stop -- Catherine (north-side) / Elgin |
| #2034 -- Elgin (east-side) / Isabella |
Temporary Stop -- Queen Elizabeth Drive (east-side) / Pretoria Bridge Temporary Stop -- Catherine (north-side) / Elgin |
Detour Routing
5 Rideau: From Pretoria Bridge, turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Drive, left onto Catherine, right onto Elgin and then continue to regular routing.
55 Bayshore: From Pretoria Bridge, turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Drive, left onto Catherine, continue on Catherine and then continue to regular routing.
Detour Map
Route 620: Added trip at Ottawa Technical High School
Routes: 620
Date effective: January 04, 2021
Starting Monday January 4, an afternoon trip will be added to Route 620 serving Ottawa Technical High School. The trip will arrive at Ottawa Technical High School at 1:10 pm, and will depart at 1:18 pm.
86 Baseline: Trip adjustments at St. Pius X High School
Routes: 86
Date effective: December 15, 2020
Starting Tuesday December 15, two changes are happening to the St. Pius X High School service for Route 86 Baseline:
- An afternoon trip is being changed to depart from Tunney's Pasture Station at 1:35 pm instead of 1:44 pm
- A new trip is being added to arrive at St. Pius X High School at 1:50 pm and depart at 1:53 pm
Moodie Station: Route 66 bus stop change
Routes: 66
Stations: Moodie
Date effective: December 20, 2020
On December 20, the bus stop for Route 66 Kanata-Solandt at Moodie Station will change location to Stop B instead of Stop D. Stop B better protects customers from the weather.
New Routing: 14 St-Laurent & 53 Carlington
Routes:
Date effective: December 20, 2020
On December 20, Routes 14 St-Laurent and 53 Carlington will be modified as improvements to the Scott and Parkdale intersection are completed. These routes will travel via Scott Street between Tunney's Pasture Station and Parkdale Avenue. This routing change helps to reduce travel times for customers.
Affected Stops
| Bus Stop (560#) | Routes | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| #7334 -- Scott (south-side) / Parkdale |
|
Relocated to the east side of Parkdale |
| #7335 -- Scott (south-side) / Holland |
|
Reinstated |
New Routing
14 St-Laurent, 53 Carlington: From Tunney’s Pasture Station, turn left onto Scott, right onto Parkdale, continue on Parkdale, and then continue to regular routing.
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Innes Road: Bus stop changes for routes 25, 28, 622, 641, and 648
Routes: 25, 28, 622, 641, 648
Date effective: December 20, 2020
On December 20, bus stops on Innes Road in Blackburn Hamlet serving routes 25, 28, 622, 641, and 648 will be changing as part of the Better Bus Stops Project.
Affected Stops
| Bus Stop (560#) | Routes | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| #2610 -- Innes (South-side) / Innes Road Plaza |
|
Removed |
| #8198 -- Innes (South-side) / Cléroux (West) |
|
Relocated to the East side of Cléroux |
| #2650 -- Innes (South-side) / Keystone |
|
Removed |
| #2649 -- Innes (South-side) / Cléroux (East) |
|
Relocated closer to Cléroux |
| #2648 -- Innes (North-side) / Keystone |
|
Removed |
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Winter service starts Sunday, December 20, 2020
Date effective: December 20, 2020
OC Transpo will begin winter service starting Sunday, December 20
- All routes will be in service, with some seasonal adjustments.
- New routing on the 14, 16, 53, 56, and 164
- Bus stop changes at Moodie Station and on Innes Road
- Rideau Street reopens
- Current and upcoming construction detours
Detour: Route 10
Routes: 10
Date effective: January 16, 2021
Please be advised that route 10 is currently on detour due to weather conditions.
Route 10 Lyon: From Bronson, Right Laurier, Left Bay, Right Queen to regular route.
Route 10 Hurdman: From Lyon, Right Laurier, Left Bronson to regular route.
Stop not in used: Albert/Bay (3004), Slater/Bay (3005)
Please catch your bus at Bronson/Laurier (6627) or Lyon station (3051)
Stop Closure: Richmond Road Bus Stop Impact
Routes: 11, 153
Date effective: September 21, 2020
Starting 6 am Sept. 21, some stops on Routes 11 Parliament, and 153 Tunney’s Pasture on the south side of Richmond Rd are impacted and will be closed for O-Train Stage 2 construction until further notice.
All routes will follow their regular routing.
Affected Stops
| Bus Stop (560#) not in use | Alternate Stop |
|---|---|
| #4937 -- Richmond (South-side) / New Orchard North | #4935 -- Richmond (South-side) / Richardson |
| #6259 -- Richmond (South-side) / Allison | #7515 -- Richmond (South-side) / Woodroffe |
| #7514 -- Richmond (South-side) / Lockhart | #7515 -- Richmond (South-side) / Woodroffe |
| #2459 -- Richmond (South-side) / Sherbourne | #7512 -- Richmond (South-side) / Redwood |
Stop Closure Maps
Route 11
Route 153
Line 2 closing on May 3
Routes: 2
Date effective: May 02, 2020
Last day of O-Train Line 2 service: Saturday May 2, 2020
O-Train Line 2
The last day of Line 2 service is Saturday May 2. The full-length of O-Train Line 2 will then close for approx. 2 years for Stage 2 construction.
Starting on Sunday May 3, Line 2 buses will operate in place of the train.
Most stations along Line 2, with the exception of Bayview Station and Greenboro Station, will be closed until O-Train Line 2 service resumes in Fall 2022. Ticket machines, information telephones, and other amenities will be available at Bayview Station and Greenboro Station.
Line 2 bus
First day of Line 2 bus service: Sunday May 3, 2020
While O-Train Line 2 is closed, Line 2 bus service will operate. The Line 2 bus will serve all stations along Line 2, as well as bus stops close to the location of future stations!
The Line 2 bus will run approx. every 12 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays; and every 15 minutes on Sundays. Additional trips will be added as required and in the fall.
Routes other than the Line 2 bus may work better for you. Use the Travel Planner to find out your options.
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