Notice of Nightly Road Closures: Richmond Road
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, Richmond Road between Ancaster Avenue and Allison Avenue will be fully closed to vehicular traffic over multiple nights. Traffic on Richmond Road in this area is currently limited to one-way in the westbound direction. During the closure, motorists will be able to continue travelling westbound via Byron Avenue. However, access to the Tim Hortons restaurant at 993 Richmond Road will be blocked to vehicular traffic. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic through the area and will also maintain access for any vehicles wishing to exit the Tim Hortons restaurant parking lot after the overnight closures are in place. All other businesses and residents in the area will continue to have driveway access during this work and local access will be maintained. Pedestrian routes will not be impacted by this work. Detour signage will be in place.
What
Full overnight closures of Richmond Road.
When
Monday, August 18 to Wednesday August 20, nightly from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
Why
Watermain connection and paving.
Where
Richmond Road between Ancaster Avenue and Allison Avenue.
Detour
Motorists travelling westbound on Richmond Road will follow the signed detour south to Byron Avenue. They will then turn right onto Byron Avenue and continue westbound.
Pedestrian routes will not be impacted by this road closure.
Anticipated Impacts
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.
The safety of the public and workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.
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 damon.berlin@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
The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
