Update: Notice of Ramp Closure: Highway 417 at Moodie Drive - March 23 & 24

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists wishing to access Highway 417 westbound from southbound Moodie Drive should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.

What:
Closure of the Highway 417 westbound on-ramp from southbound Moodie Drive.

When: 
Highway 417 westbound on-ramp from southbound Moodie Drive will be closed on Monday, March 23 & Tuesday, March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Why: 
Cable pull for highway lighting.

Where: 
Highway 417 at Moodie Drive.

Detour

Motorists looking to access westbound Highway 417 from southbound Moodie Drive will continue south on Moodie Drive until reaching Robertson Road. They will turn right onto Robertson Road and continue west to Eagleson Road where they will turn right and continue north until reaching the westbound Highway 417 on-ramp.

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

Stakeholder Relations,
Rail Construction Program,
City of Ottawa
Stage2@ottawa.ca
https://www.octranspo.com/en/o-train-extension

The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.