Notice of Sidewalk Closure - Richmond Road
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a section of the sidewalk on Richmond Road between the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan (KZM) and Richardson Avenue will be closed. A pedestrian detour is in place.
What
Long-term closure of the south sidewalk on Richmond Road between the KZM and Richardson Avenue.
When
Thursday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 20.
Why
Preparation of subgrade for upcoming road works.
Where
Richmond Road between the KZM and Richardson Avenue.
Pedestrian Detour
Pedestrians travelling eastbound on Richmond Road will follow the signed detour beginning at the multi-use pathway (MUP) to the east of the KZM. They will follow the MUP north until reaching the pathway connecting to McEwen Avenue where they will turn right and continue east until reaching McEwen Avenue. They will then proceed south to Richmond Road, where they will continue eastbound using the north sidewalk on Richmond Road. Prior to reaching Richardson Avenue, pedestrians will cross back to the south sidewalk on Richmond Road.
Pedestrians travelling westbound on Richmond Road will follow the signed detour beginning to the west of Richardson Avenue. At Richardson Avenue they will cross to the north side of Richmond Road and proceed westbound until reaching McEwen Avenue. At McEwen Avenue they will cross to the west side of the street and continue north until reaching the MUP connection. They will proceed west on the MUP and then follow the detour south until reconnecting with the sidewalk on the south side of Richmond Road.
Anticipated Impacts
Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution and adhere to posted signage when localized detours are in-place, to ensure safety.
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.
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 “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.
