Byron Avenue between Richardson Avenue and Woodland Avenue - Road Closure

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, construction requires the closure of Byron Avenue between Richardson Avenue and Woodland Avenue. This closure will be in place from Monday, January 19 until the end of March 2026. 

Please review this entire notice for important detour information and anticipated impacts during this closure.

What:    
Full closure of Byron Avenue between Richardson Avenue and Woodland Avenue.

When:        
Monday, January 19 until approximately March 31, 2026.

Why:     
Asphalt removal, watermain and sanitary sewer replacement, grading, paving and traffic reconfiguration.

Where:     
Byron Avenue between Richardson Avenue and Woodland Avenue. 

Detour: Byron Avenue full closure from Richardson Avenue to Woodland Avenue

• Local Traffic travelling from Richardson Avenue, New Orchard Avenue south of Byron, and Woodland Avenue will proceed southbound to Midway Avenue. They will turn left onto Midway Avenue travelling eastbound to Woodland Avenue and turn left, travelling northbound to Byron Avenue. They will turn right onto Byron Avenue and follow traffic signage to continue travelling eastbound along Byron or using the crossover at Ancaster Avenue to turn onto Richmond Road westbound.

Pedestrian Pathways and Driveway Access: Richardson Avenue to Woodland Avenue:

Anticipated Impacts

• A construction laydown area with trailers, generators, and staff parking will be mobilized to the New Orchard Station area.
• Byron Avenue between Richardson Avenue and Woodland Avenue will be closed to general traffic and become a construction work zone. 
• Trucks use approved haul routes and workers and contractors park in designated parking areas. There will be times when trucks will only be able to access and egress the site using Richardson Avenue, New Orchard Avenue South, and Woodland Avenue.
• Asphalt and sidewalk removals will be the first scope of work undertaken, requiring excavators, loaders, and tri-axle dump trucks. Once removals have been completed, the installation of the temporary watermain will begin, which will require excavators, tri-axel dump trucks, and trench boxes installed in the ground to allow for the pipe installation.
• Once the temporary watermain is in service, work will commence on the watermain, and sanitary sewer works which are in the sidewalk and roadway. This will mimic the work of installing the temporary water main – similar equipment and noise levels.
• Generators will be wrapped in echo-barrier mats to minimize noise.
• Any construction lighting in the laydown area will be pointed away from residences.
• Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, allow for added travel time and use extra caution when moving through active construction corridors as traffic patterns change. 
• Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution and adhere to posted signage when localized detours are in-place, to ensure safety.

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. 

West Weekly Night Work Summary:
A weekly summary of night work, providing greater detail as to the type and location of activities, is shared at the outset of each week. If you would like to receive the West Weekly Night Work Summary, please email stage2@ottawa.ca, to be added to the distribution list.

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 “New Orchard Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact: 

Stakeholder Relations, 
Rail Construction Program, 
City of Ottawa
Stage2@ottawa.ca 
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.