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Detour: Highway 417 closure (Carling to Metcalfe)
Routes: 85
Date effective: September 30, 2022
Friday, September 30th at 8:00pm to Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00am, Highway 417 will be closed between Carling Avenue and Metcalfe Street from on to accommodate the Rochester Street Bridge Replacement Project. Route 405 will be affected due to the Senators game at 7pm on October 1st. Please allow a few extra minutes for you travels.
Detour routing
Eastbound: From Highway 417, exit at Carling, continue on Carling, turn left onto Bronson, right onto Chamberlain/Isabella, onto Highway 417 at Metcalfe, and continue regular routing.
Westbound: From Highway 417, exit at Metcalfe, continue on Catherine/Raymond, turn left onto Booth, right onto Carling, onto Highway 417 at Carling, and continue regular routing.
Detour: Chaudière and Portage bridges (Remembering the Children March / Spirit Walk)
Routes: 85
Date effective: September 30, 2022
On Friday, September 30, the Chaudière Bridge and Portage Bridge will close around noon to accommodate the Remembering the Children March. Route 85 will be detoured to Lyon Station from approximately 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. A shuttle bus will be available to customers for service between Lyon Station and Terrasses de la Chaudière. Please allow extra time for your travels.
Bridge closures
| Bridge | Approximate times |
|---|---|
| Chaudière | 11:45 am to 12:15 pm |
| Portage | 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
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| #3010 -- Pimisi A |
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#3010 -- Pimisi D |
| #1876 -- Booth (east-side) / Wellington | ||
| #5722 -- Booth (east-side) / Vimy | ||
| #0597 -- Booth (east-side) / Chaudière | ||
| #3010 -- Pimisi B |
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#3010 -- Pimisi C |
| #3161 -- Eddy (west-side) / Laurier | ||
| #0596 -- Booth (west-side) / Chaudière | ||
| #0433 -- Booth (west-side) / Vimy | ||
| #1877 -- Booth (west-side) / Sir John A MacDonald |
Detour routing
85 Bayshore: From Albert eastbound, service Pimisi D, continue onto Slater, turn left onto Bay, right onto Queen to Lyon B.
85 Gatineau: From Lyon A, turn right onto Albert to Pimisi D, and continue regular routing.
Shuttle bus routing
Chaudière Bridge
To Terrasses de la Chaudière: From Lyon A, turn right onto Albert, right onto Booth, continue onto Chaudière Bridge, continue Eddy, turn left onto Promenade du Portage to Terrasses de la Chaudière.
To Lyon: From Terrasses de la Chaudière, turn left onto Alexandre-Taché, right onto Eddy, continue onto Chaudière Bridge, continue Booth, turn left onto Albert, continue onto Slater, turn left onto Bay, right onto Queen to Lyon B.
Portage Bridge
To Terrasses de la Chaudière: From Lyon C, continue north on Lyon, turn left onto Wellington, slight righ to continue onto Portage bridge, turn left onto Laurier, right onto Eddy, left onto Promenade du Portage to Terrasses de la Chaudière.
To Lyon: From Terrasses de la Chaudière, turn left onto Alexandre-Taché, continue onto Laurier, turn right onto Portage Bridge, continue onto Wellington, turn right onto Lyon to Lyon A.
Detour map
Map for shuttle buses routing
Fall service changes
Date effective: September 04, 2022
Fall service begins Sunday, September 4, 2022. Use the Travel Planner or view the route schedules to check if your regular trips are affected.
- School trips on 600-series routes will resume.
- New school Route 693 to St. Francis Xavier High School will be introduced.
- School trips on Route 28 will be renumbered to Route 628.
- Weekend service to summer destinations will end on Tuesday, September 6.
- NCC Weekend Bikedays will continue until Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving).
Detour: Richmond Road closure
Routes: 11
Date effective: September 11, 2022
From Sunday, September 11 at 7:00 pm until Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 pm: Route 11 Lincoln Fields will be detoured from Richmond Road westbound between New Orchard Avenue and McEwen Avenue for construction. Please allow extra time for your travels.
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #6261 -- Richmond (north-side) / Orchard |
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#2475 -- Ambleside (south-side) / McEwen |
| #6262 -- Richmond (north-side) / Orchard | #5716 -- McEwan (west-side) / Richmond | |
| #6258 -- Richmond (north-side) / Orchard | #4937 -- Richmond (south-side) / New Orchard North | |
| #4935 -- Richmond (north-side) / Orchard | #6260 -- Richmond (south-side) / McEwen |
Detour routing
11 Lincoln Fields: From Richmond / New Orchard, turn right onto New Orchard, left onto Ambleside, continue onto McEwen, turn right onto Richmond, and continue to regular routing.
Detour map
11 Lincoln Fields
Transition to Stage 2 Transitway closure (Iris to Navaho)
Routes: 58
Date effective: June 10, 2022
From Friday, June 10 at 8:00 pm, Iris Street, between Parkway Drive and Adirondack Drive, will be closed to general traffic to undergo necessary electrical work.
This will occur in 3 phases and is in preparation for the permanent Transitway closure (Iris to Navaho) as part of Stage 2 construction. Routes 50 and 58 will be detoured. Please allow a few extra minutes for your travels.
Detour phases
| Phase | Start | End | Closure information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, June 10, 2022 at 8:00 pm | Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00 am |
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| 2 | Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00 am | TBD |
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| 3 | TBD | TBD |
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Affected stops
| Phase | Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
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| 1, 2, 3 |
#4561 -- Iris (south-side) / Gateway |
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#2912 -- Iris (south-side) / Highgate |
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#2913 -- Iris (south-side) / Parkway |
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#2915 -- Iris (north-side) / Parkway |
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#4560 -- Iris (north-side) / Highgate | |
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#4559 -- Iris (north-side) / Gateway |
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| 1 |
#5652 -- Iris (south-side) / Transitway |
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#2939 -- Iris (south-side) / Woodroffe |
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#4558 -- Iris (south-side) / Adirondack |
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#4557 -- Iris (north-side) / Adirondack |
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#6138 -- Iris (north-side) / Woodroffe | |
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#2914 -- Iris (north-side) / Woodroffe |
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| 2 |
#3016 -- Iris 1A |
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#5652 -- Iris (south side) / Transitway |
| 3 |
#3016 -- Iris 2A |
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#3016 -- Iris 2A (relocated) |
Detour routing
Phase 1
50 Lincoln Fields: From Iris / Woodroffe, turn left onto Woodroffe, right onto Navaho, right onto Transitway, and continue to regular routing.
50 Tunney's Pasture: From Transitway / Iris, turn left onto Navaho, left onto Woodroffe to Iris, turn right onto Iris, and continue to regular routing.
58 Moodie: From Transitway / Iris, turn left onto Navaho, left onto Woodroffe, left onto Baseline, right onto Highgate, left onto Iris, and continue to regular routing.
58 Lincoln Fields: From Iris / Highgate, turn right onto Highgate, left onto Baseline, right onto Woodroffe, right onto Navaho, right onto the Transitway, and continue to regular routing.
Phases 2 and 3
58 Moodie: From Transitway / Iris, turn left onto Iris, right onto Woodroffe, right onto Baseline, right onto Highgate, left onto Iris, and continue to regular routing.
58 Lincoln Fields: From Iris / Highgate, turn right onto Highgate, left onto Baseline, left onto Woodroffe, left onto Iris, right onto the Transitway, and continue to regular routing.
Detour maps
Phase 1 for Routes 50 and 58
Phases 2 and 3 for Route 58
Stage 2: Transitway Closure (Iris to Navaho)
Routes: 406
Date effective: June 26, 2022
From Sunday, June 26 at 3:00 am the Transitway between Iris Street and Navaho Drive and EB Queensway ramp will close permanently to accommodate the continued construction of Stage 2. Routes 61 Tunney's Pasture, 62 Tunney's Pasture, 66 Gatineau, 67 Tunney's Pasture, 73, 74, 75 , 82, 186, 258, 270, 271, 272, 273, 277, 278, 282, 305, 406 will be affected. Please allow for extra time during your travels.
Transitioning portions of the Transitway for Stage 2 involves relocating Iris 2A. As a result, short-term detours will also be required during the surrounding weeks. Use the Travel Planner or view the route schedules to check if your regular trips are affected.
Affected Stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate Stop |
|---|---|---|
| #3016 -- Iris 2A |
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Iris 2A platform will be relocated to the west along the south curb of the Transitway (across from Iris 1A). |
| #5652 -- Iris (south-side) Transitway |
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There isn't an alternative stop. |
Detour Routing
61 Tunney's Pasture, 62 Tunney's Pasture, 66 Gatineau, 67 Tunney's Pasture, 258 Tunney's Pasture, 282 Tunney's Pasture: From Queensway Station, turn right onto Woodroffe, right onto Iris, then right onto the Transitway to continue to regular routing.
73 Leikin, 74 Nepean Woods, 75 Barrhaven Centre, 82, 186 Merivale / Slack, 270 Cedarview, 271 Stoneway, 272 Cobble Hill, 273 Tartan, 277 Nepean Woods, 278 Riverside, 305 Carlingwood, 406 Riverview: From Transitway and Iris, turn left onto Iris, right onto Woodroffe, right onto Navaho, then left onto the Transitway to continue to regular routing.
73 Tunney's Pasture, 74 Tunney's Pasture, Tunney's Pasture& Gatineau & N Rideau, 186 Lincoln Fields, 270 Tunney's Pasture, 271 Tunney's Pasture, 272 Tunney's Pasture, 273 Tunney's Pasture, 277 Tunney's Pasture, 278 Tunney's Pasture , 305 North Gower, 406 Canadian Tire Centre: From the Transitway and Navaho, turn left onto Navaho, left onto Woodroffe, left onto Iris, then right onto the Transitway to continue to regular routing.
Detour maps
Phase 1 for Routes 50 and 58
Stage 2: Transitway closure (Tunney’s Pasture to Dominion)
Routes: 283
Stations: Dominion, Tunney’s Pasture, Westboro
Date effective: June 26, 2022
On Sunday, June 26 at 3:00 am, the Transitway between Tunney's Pasture Station and Dominion Station will permanently close to assist in the continued construction of Stage 2. Routes: 50, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 73, 74, 75, 82, 87, 153, 252, 256, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 277, 278, 282, 283 will be detoured along the newly extended Scott Street and will use a new bridge to cross over the Transitway.
Tunney’s Pasture Station: the Transitway will be closed between Sir Frederick Banting Driveway and Goldenrod Driveway.
Westboro Station: stops 1A, 1B, 2A, 4A will be closed:
- Westbound buses will provide service to Westboro 3A (relocated to Scott Street Dec. 2021)
- Eastbound buses will service the new stop #7378 -- Scott (south-side) / Athlone
- Route 153 will be adjusted to maintain connections at Lanark Avenue, McRae Avenue, Westboro Station and Tunney’s Pasture Station.
Dominion Station: there will be new temporary platforms.
Transitway Routes 62 and 75 will provide service to stops in each direction at Scott Street and Island Park Drive, to improve service coverage for customers. There will be no other stops or connections between Tunney’s Pasture Station and Westboro Station and Dominion Station.
Transitioning portions of the Transitway for Stage 2 involves some preparatory work. As a result, short-term detours will also be required a few days before.
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
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#3012 -- Westboro Station 1A, 1B |
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#3012 -- Westboro Station 3A (A) |
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#4987 -- Churchill (west-side) / Richmond |
#4870 -- Richmond (south-side) / Churchill | |
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#7379 -- Churchill (east-side) / Scott |
#4884 -- Churchill (east-side) / Workman | |
| There aren't any stops not in use. This is an additional stop. |
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#4892 -- Scott (south-side) / Island Park |
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#3012 -- Westboro Station 2A, 4A |
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#7378 -- Scott (south-side) / Athlone (#3012 -- Westboro B) |
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#4893 -- McRae (west-side) / Scott | |
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#7380 -- Churchill (west-side) / Scott |
#5615 -- Churchill (west-side) / Scott | |
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#5616 -- Churchill (west-side) / Richmond |
#4876 -- Richmond (north-side) / Churchill | |
| There aren't any stops not in use. This is an additional stop. |
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#7374 -- Scott (north-side) / Island Park |
Detour routing
16 Tunney's Pasture: End route at new stop on Scott eastbound.
16 Main: Start trip at new stop on Scott westbound, and continue Scott to regular routing.
50 Lincoln Fields: From new stop on Scott eastbound, continue to regular routing.
50 Tunney's Pasture: From new stop on Scott westbound, continue to regular routing.
57 / 62 / 64 / 73 / 74 / 75 / 82 / 87 / 252 / 256 / 257 / 258 / 261 / 262 / 263 / 264 / 265 / 267 / 268 / 271 / 272 / 273 / 277 / 278 / 282 / 283 Tunney's Pasture, 61 Tunney's Pasture & N Rideau & Gatineau, 63 Tunney's Pasture via Briarbrook, : From Dominion Station, continue on Scott eastbound to service new stop, and continue to regular routing.
57 Crystal Bay, 61 / 261 Stittsville, 62 Terry Fox / Stittsville, 63 / 64 Innovation, 66 Kanata-Solandt, 73 Leikin, 74 / 277 Nepean Woods, 75 Cambrian, 82 Bayshore, 87 Baseline, 252 Cope, 256/257 Bridlewood, 258 Grandview, 262 West Ridge, 263 Stanley Corners, 264 Terry Fox, 265 Beaverbrook, 267 Glen Cairn, 268 Kanata Lakes, 271 Stoneway, 272 Cobble Hill, 273 Tartan, 278 Riverside South, 282 Trend-Arlington, 283 Richmond: From Tunney's Pasture Station, turn right onto Scott to Dominion Station, and continue to regular routing.
153 Lincoln Fields: From Richmond westbound, turn right onto McRae, right onto Scott, left onto Lanark, left onto Churchill, left onto Scott, right onto McRae, right onto Richmond, and continue to regular routing.
153 Tunney's Pasture: From Richmond / Churchill, continue to Richmond, turn left onto McRae, left onto Scott, right onto Churchill, right onto Lanark, right onto Scott, left onto McRae, left onto Richmond, and continue to regular routing.
Detour maps
Routes 50, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 73, 74, 75, 82, 87, 252, 256, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267, 268, 271, 272, 273, 277, 278, 282, 283
Route 153
NCC Weekend Bikedays
Routes: 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, 75, 87
Date effective: June 29, 2022
From Saturday, May 14 until Monday, October 10, every weekend: westbound Routes for the 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, 75, and 87 will be detoured from Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway between Vimy Place to Carling Avenue to accommodate the NCC Weekend Bikedays.
Closure Segment
Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue) - Weekends
| Closure # | Start Time | Start Date | End Time | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:00 AM | May 14, 2022 | 4:00 PM | October 10, 2022 |
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #3013 -- Dominion 1A |
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#4922 -- Richmond (north-side) / Golden |
| #3014 -- Lincoln Fields 1A |
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#3014 -- Lincoln Fields 3A |
| #3014 -- Lincoln Fields 1B |
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| There aren't any more stops not in use. This is an additional stop for customers traveling on these routes. |
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#3014 -- Lincoln Fields 5A |
| #4944 -- Woodroffe (west-side) / Saunders |
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#6244 -- Woodroffe (west-side) / Knightsbridge |
| #1832 -- Woodroffe (west-side) / Richmond | ||
| #3013 -- Dominion 2A |
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Richmond / Golden (southside) |
| #4942 -- Woodroffe / Saunders (eastside) |
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#6472 -- Woodroffe / Knightsbridge (eastside) |
| #2783 -- Woodroffe / Richmond (eastside) | #7515 -- Richmond / Woodroffe (southside) |
Detour routing
61 Stittsville, 62 Stittsville & Terry Fox, 63 Briarbrook and Innovation, 74 Riverview, 75 Barrhaven: From Westboro Station turn right onto Scott, left onto Churchill, right onto Richmond, left onto Woodroffe, right onto Carling, right into Lincoln Fields Station to continue to regular routing.
61 Tunney's Pasture, 62 Tunney's Pasture, 63 Tunney's Pasture, 74 Tunney's Pasture, 75 Tunney's Pasture & Gatineau & N Rideau: From Lincoln Fields Station turn left onto Carling , left onto Woodroffe, right onto Richmond, left onto Churchill, right onto Scott to Westboro Station to continue regular routing.
87 Baseline: From Westboro Station turn right onto Scott, left onto Churchill, right onto Richmond, then left onto Woodroffe to continue to regular routing.
87 Tunney's Pasture: From Woodroffe turn right onto Richmond, left onto Churchill, right onto Scott to Westboro Station to continue regular routing.
Detour: Montréal Road Revitalization Project
Routes: 15, 20, 615, 616
Date effective: April 24, 2022
Starting at 1 pm on Sunday, April 24: Routes 15, 20, 615, and 616 will be detoured from Montréal Road between St-Laurent Boulevard and Vanier Parkway for ongoing work of the Montréal Road Revitalization Project. Please allow for extra time for your travels.
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
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| #7054 -- Montréal (south-side) / Cyr |
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Deschamps (south-side) / Emond |
| #8758 -- Montréal (south-side) / Olmstead | #7057 -- Montréal (south-side) / Bégin | |
| #7059 -- Montréal (south-side) / Lafontaine | #7058 -- Montréal (south-side) / Lacasse | |
| #0929 -- Montréal (south-side) / Ducharme |
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| #8740 -- Montréal (south-side) / De L'Église | ||
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#1896 -- Montréal (south-side) / St-Laurent | |
| #7060 -- Montréal (south-side) /Notre Dame Cemetery |
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#4393 -- St-Laurent (east-side) / Montréal | |
| #0927 Montréal (north-side) / Notre Dame Cemetery |
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#8732-- Montréal (north-side) / Hillside |
| #8739 -- Montréal (north-side) / De l'Église | ||
| #8741 -- Montréal (north-side) / Cantin | #1279-- Montréal (north-side) / Bradley | |
| #1543 -- Montréal (north-side) / Granville | ||
| #7049 -- Montfort (south-side) / Bradley |
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#7050 -- Marier (west-side) / Montfort |
| #8747 -- Montfort (south-side) / Ste Anne | #7058 -- Montréal (south-side) / Lacasse | |
| #1544 -- Montfort (south-side) / Granville | ||
| #1545 -- Granville (west-side) / Montréal | ||
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| There aren't anymore stops not in use. These are additional stops for the duration of this detour. |
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#7111 -- Marier (west-side) / Deschamps |
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#7057 -- Montréal (south-side) / Bégin | |
| #7064 -- McArthur (south-side) / Lafontaine | ||
| #6691 -- St-Laurent (east-side) / Guy | ||
| #6692 -- St-Laurent (west-side) / Guy | ||
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#7052 -- Vanier (east-side) /Montréal |
Detour routing
15 Parliament: From Montréal, turn left onto St-Laurent, right onto McArthur, right onto Lafontaine, left onto Blake, right onto Lacasse, left onto Montréal, continue onto Rideau, continue onto Wellington, left onto Elgin, right onto Queen, right onto Lyon, left onto Wellington, continue onto Portage Bridge, and right onto Laurier to the Museum of History. Trips to Downtown: Follow regular detour indicated above to Rideau, turn left onto Elgin, right onto Queen and end at Parliament B.
15 Blair, 616 Gloucester H.S.: From Rideau, continue onto Montréal, left onto Vanier, right onto Deschamps, right onto Marier, left onto Montréal, right onto Lacasse, left onto Blake, right onto Lafontaine, left onto McArthur, left onto St-Laurent, right onto Montréal, and continue to regular routing. Trips on weekday evenings, and all-day Saturday and Sunday: Follow regular detour indicated above to Montréal and St-Laurent, continue onto Montréal, right onto Blair, and left into Blair Station. Does not service the stops on Blair.
20 St-Laurent: From Loyer (southbound) at Barrette, turn left onto Barrette, left onto St. Charles, right onto Beechwood, right onto Marier, left onto Pères-Blancs, continue to Richelieu- Vanier Community Centre, return to Pères-Blancs, left onto Marier, right to continue on Marier, left onto Montréal, right onto Lacasse, left onto Blake, right onto Lafontaine, left onto McArthur, left onto St-Laurent and continue to regular routing.
615 Parliament, 616 Parliament: From Montréal, turn left onto St-Laurent, right onto McArthur, right onto Lafontaine, left onto Blake, right onto Lacasse, left onto Montréal, and continue to regular routing.
Detour maps
Routes 15 and 20
Route 616 Gloucester detour schedule
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Stop |
Scheduled departure |
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PARLIAMENT/ PARLEMENTA |
8:11 |
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QUEEN/ METCALFE |
8:12 |
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ELGIN/ WELLINGTON |
8:13 |
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RIDEAUB |
8:14 |
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RIDEAU/ CUMBERLAND |
8:16 |
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RIDEAU/ KINGEDWARD |
8:17 |
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RIDEAU/ NELSON |
8:17 |
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RIDEAU/ FRIEL |
8:18 |
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RIDEAU/ AUGUSTA |
8:19 |
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RIDEAU/ CHARLOTTE |
8:20 |
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RIDEAU/ WURTEMBURG |
8:20 |
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MONTREAL/ MONTGOMERY |
8:22 |
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MONTREAL/ VANIER |
8:23 |
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VANIER/ MONTREAL |
8:23 |
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DESCHAMPS/ EMOND |
8:25 |
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MONTREAL/ BEGIN |
8:26 |
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MONTREAL/ LACASSE |
8:27 |
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LACASSE/ RICHELIEU |
8:28 |
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LAFONTAINE/ BLAKE |
8:29 |
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MCARTHUR/ LAFONTAINE MCARTHUR/ IRWIN MILLER |
8:30 |
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MCARTHUR/ BRANT |
8:31 |
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MCARTHUR/ MOORVALE |
8:31 |
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MCARTHUR/ MAY |
8:32 |
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ST LAURENT/ GUY |
8:33 |
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ST LAURENT/ CLARKE |
8:34 |
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ST LAURENT/ MALARTIC |
8:35 |
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MONTREAL/ ST LAURENT |
8:36 |
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MONTREAL/ CENTRE |
8:37 |
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MONTREAL/ CUMMINGS |
8:38 |
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MONTREAL/ MONTFORTHOSPITAL |
8:39 |
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MONTREAL/ DEN HAAG |
8:39 |
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MONTREAL/ CARSONS |
8:40 |
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MONTREAL/ HOCHELAGA |
8:40 |
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MONTREAL/ BATHGATE |
8:40 |
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MONTREAL/ NRC |
8:41 |
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MONTREAL/ BLAIR |
8:42 |
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MONTREAL/ ELWOOD |
8:43 |
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MONTREAL/ AD. 1m |
8:44 |
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MONTREAL/ ELMSMERE |
8:45 |
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MONTREAL/ BETHAMY |
8:46 |
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MONTREAL/ BETHAMY |
8:47 |
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MONTREAL/ OGILVIE |
8:47 |
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OGILVIE/ MONTREAL |
8:48 |
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OGILVIE/ L B PEARSON H.S. JASMINE/ OGILVIE |
8:49 |
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JASMINE/ BEAVERHILL |
8:51 |
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JASMINE/ ARROWSMITH JASMINE/ OGILVIE |
8:52 |
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OGILVIE/ APPLEFORD |
8:53 |
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OGILVIE/ ARMSTRONGARENA |
8:54 |
Detour: Chaudière Bridge closures
Routes: 85
Date effective: September 21, 2022
Between Wednesday, September 21 and Monday, November 28: Route 85 will be detoured from Chaudière Bridge for work. Please allow extra time for your travels.
Detour phases
| Phase | Start Time | Start Date | End Time | End Date |
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| 1 | 8:00 PM | Wednesday, 21 September | 5:00 AM | Thursday, 22 September |
| 2 | Thursday, 22 September | Friday, 23 September | ||
| 3 | Friday, 30 September | Monday, 3 October | ||
| 4 | Friday, 7 October | Monday, 9 October | ||
| 5 | Friday, 14 October | Monday, 17 October | ||
| 6 | Friday, 21 October | Monday, 24 October | ||
| 7 | Friday, 28 October | Monday, 31 October | ||
| 8 | Friday, 18 November | Monday, 21 November | ||
| 9 | Friday, 25 November | Monday, 28 November |
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Route | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #3161 -- Eddy (west-side) / Laurier |
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#5718 -- Promenade (north-side) / Terrasses de la Chaudière |
| #0596 -- Booth (west-side) / Chaudière | #1877 -- Booth (west-side) / Sir John A. MacDonald | |
| #0433 -- Booth (west-side) / Vimy Place | #1877 -- Booth (west-side) / Sir John A. MacDonald | |
| #0597 -- Booth (east-side) / Chaudière |
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#1876 -- Booth (east-side) / Wellington |
| #5722 -- Booth (east-side) / Vimy Place | #1876 -- Booth (east-side) / Wellington |
Detour routing
85 Bayshore: From Alexandre-Taché, continue onto Laurier, turn right onto Portage Bridge, then right onto Wellington, and continue to regular routing.
85 Gatineau: From Booth, turn right onto Wellington, left onto Portage Bridge, left onto Laurier, right onto Eddy, left onto Promenade du Portage, to continue to regular routing.
Detour maps
Route 85
Detour: Navan Road westbound closure
Routes: 228
Date effective: January 30, 2022
From Sunday, January 30 at 6:00 am to Friday, October 28 at 6:00 pm westbound Navan Road between Mer-Bleue Road and Renaud Road will be closed. Route 228 Blair will be detoured and Route 228 Navan / Sarsfield will bypass some stops to accommodate ongoing construction. Please allow for additional time for your travels.
Affected Stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Route | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #2260 -- Navan (north-side) / AD. 3659 |
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#2262 -- Navan (north-side) / Mer-Bleue |
| #2258 -- Navan (north-side) / AD. 3573 | ||
| #2256 -- Navan (north-side) / AD. 3509 | ||
| #2254 -- Navan (north-side) / AD. 3349 | #8462 -- Renaud (north-side) / Penency | |
| #2252 -- Navan (north-side) / Glenlivet | ||
| #2250 -- Navan (north-side) / Renaud | ||
| #2251 -- Navan (south-side) / Glenlivet |
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#9059 -- Renaud / Navan |
| #2253 -- Navan (south-side) / AD. 3342 | ||
| #2255 -- Navan (south-side) / AD. 3516 | #2259 -- Navan / AD. 3554 | |
| #2257 -- Navan (south-side) / AD. 3548 |
Detour Routing
228 Blair: From Navan, turn right onto Mer-Bleue, left onto Brian Coburn, left onto Fern Casey, right onto Renaud to continue regular routing.
228 Navan / Sarsfield: Unchanged routing. Will bypass listed stops along Navan.
Detour Maps
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228 Navan / Sarsfield
Stations & Elevators (7)
Closure: Billings Bridge pedestrian access tunnel
Stations: Billings Bridge
Date effective: September 26, 2022
From Monday, September 26 to Saturday, October 1, the pedestrian access tunnel between Billings Bridge Station and Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, as well as the stairs from the station to the parking lot will be closed for construction work.
As a result, any routes stopping at Billings Bridge 3A will now stop at 3B.
A shuttle from Billings Bridge 3B to mall entrances 1 and 2 (on the south side) will be provided to customers and run on a 15-20 minute circuit during the mall's operating hours (see map below).
Customers may also access the mall by exiting Billings Bridge Station and walking towards Bank Street to entrance 8 (see map below). The access ramp to the parking lot on the west side of the station will remain open, however it is encouraged that customers use the prescribed route outlined below.
Shuttle routing
From Billings Bridge 3B, continue on Transitway, turn right onto Data Centre, turn right onto Riverside, turn right onto Bank, turn right into Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, continue around south side of mall, towards entrance 1, continue to entrance 2, continue to mall exit, turn left onto Data Centre, turn left onto Transitway, continue to east side of station, turn around, continue to Billings Bridge 3B.
Pedestrian routing
From station to mall: From Billings Bridge 3B, head east on sidewalk on north side of Transitway towards Bank, turn left onto Bank, turn left onto mall driveway, continue to mall entrance 8.
From mall to station: From mall entrance 8, continue on mall driveway towards Bank, turn right onto Bank, turn right onto Transitway, use sidewalk on north side of transitway to walk west towards Billings Bridge 3B.
Maps (2)
Mackenzie King Bridge construction
Stations: Mackenzie King
Date effective: July 04, 2022
From Monday, July 4 and until 2024: Construction will take place on Mackenzie King Bridge as part of a Renewal Project. Stops may move temporarily and routes that service Mackenzie King Station may be detoured to accommodate construction work. As routes are impacted further details will be provided. Please allow extra time for your travels.
Ottawa Public Health strongly encourages use of masks on transit
Stations: All Stations
Date effective: June 11, 2022
The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11. Ottawa Public Health continues to strongly encourage everyone to wear masks on buses, trains, Para Transpo minibuses and taxis, and in stations and shelters. OC Transpo continues to follow public health advice.
We understand this will be a significant change for both customers and employees. As we adjust to this situation, we ask everyone to be kind and respectful of one another.
Starting June 11, we will begin to remove signage indicating the mask requirement from all vehicles and property. You may see some signs in the following days, as it will take some time to completely remove all signs.
Place d’Orléans Station staircase closure
Stations: Place d’Orléans
Date effective: May 05, 2022
Due to ongoing construction work taking place at Place d'Orléans Station, the main staircase is now closed. All bus platforms will be accessible via evelator and temporary staircase. The temporary staircase is located about 10 m north of the original staircase, on the west side of the pedestrian overpass. On the lower level, the entrance on the west side of the main station building.
Revised station map coming soon!
Queensway Station 2A relocation
Stations: Queensway
Date effective: December 19, 2021
From Sunday, December 19, the east-side of the Transitway at Queensway Station, platform, and amenities (stairwells and elevators) will be closed. The two southbound lanes of the Transitway will be converted to one northbound lane and one southbound lane to facilitate Stage 2 construction.
Following this closure, Queensway Station 2A will be permanently relocated 60 metres north of the Queensway Overpass.
For pedestrians, all access to the relocated 2A platform will be from the west-side of the Transitway, via the Multi-Use Pathway. There will then be an at-grade and stop-controlled crossing on the Transitway to the relocated stop. The stairwells and elevators on the west-side of the station will remain open for access to the upper level.
Affected Stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
|
#3015 -- Queensway 2A |
|
#3015 -- Queensway 2A |
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Queensway Station
Accessible fare gates at Line 1 stations
Stations: Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lees, Lyon, Parliament , Pimisi, Rideau, St‑Laurent, Tremblay, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa
Date effective: May 04, 2021
At Line 1 stations, the card reader on the top of the wide and accessible fare gates is temporarily unavailable. Customers can tap at the card reader on the front of the fare gate. Use of the top card reader will return once system upgrades are completed.
For assistance, video chat with a Customer Service Representative at a ticket machine or call us at 613-560-5000 (TTY: 613-741-5280).
Limited spaces at Chapel Hill Park & Ride
Stations: Chapel Hill
Date effective: April 21, 2021
Due to low usage of the Chapel Hill Park & Ride during the pandemic, some parking spaces will be temporarily closed off.
Please use other available spaces. We will continue to monitor ridership levels and adjust the number of available parking spaces as required.
Other (2)
Removal of stops #8048 and #5684 - Albert Street Eastbound bus lane (City Centre and Booth)
Routes: 16, 57, 61, 75, 85
Date effective: September 21, 2022
Starting Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 am, the eastbound bus lane on Albert Street, between City Centre Avenue and Booth Street, will closed permanently. As a result, bus stops #8048 and #5648 will be removed. Routes 16 Main, 57 / 61 / 75 Tunney's Pasture & N Rideau, and 85 Gatineau will not longer serve these stops. They will travel along Albert Street with general traffic to serve stops at Pimisi and/or Bayview stations.
Affected stops
| Bus stop (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #8048 -- Albert (south-side) / City Centre |
|
#3060 -- Bayview B |
| #5684 -- Albert (south-side) / Preston |
|
#3010 -- Pimisi D |
|
#8005 -- Preston (east-side) / Albert |
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Bus stop adjustment on Bronson at University
Routes: 10
Date effective: September 09, 2022
On Friday, September 9 at 10:00 am, the southbound Bronson / Colonel By stop and Bronson / University (old) stop will be consolidated into the Bronson / University (new) stop to address a customer safety concern near the Carleton University campus.
Affected Stops
| Bus stops (560#) not in use | Routes | Alternate stop |
|---|---|---|
| #6682 -- Bronson (west-side) / Colonel By |
10 Hurdman |
#6682 -- Bronson (west-side) / University (new) |
| #6790 -- Bronson (west-side) / University (old) |
Routing
10 Hurdman: Traveling south on Bronson, pass over the Bronson Avenue Bridge, bypass the Colonel By stop, stop at Bronson and University (new), bypass the University (old) stop, continue on regular route.
Walking
From the southbound Bronson / Colonel By stop (not in use), walk 170m south to the Bronson / University (new) stop. From the southbound Bronson / University (old) stop, walk 75m north to the Bronson / University (new) stop.
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