Notice of Road Closure - Scott Street - Updated - August 2025
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling on Athlone Avenue toward Scott Street should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.
What
Full closure of Athlone Avenue at Scott Street. Access to Scott Street from Athlone Avenue will be blocked. The sidewalk on the south side of Scott Street between Athlone Avenue and Tweedsmuir Avenue will also be closed. Driveway access will be maintained for all properties during this work. A detour will be in effect.
When
Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Why
Watermain connection work.
Where
Athlone Avenue at Scott Street.
Detour Routes
Motorists wishing to access Scott Street from Athlone Avenue will proceed east on Richmond Road, turn left onto Tweedsmuir Avenue and then continue north until connecting with Scott Street.
Pedestrians and cyclists traveling east on Scott Street will cross to the north side of the street at Athlone Avenue and continue east until reaching Tweedsmuir Avenue. They will then cross to the south side of Scott Street and continue east.
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 “Westboro 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.
