West Extension Overnight Work Overview – Week of October 10, 2022
*Street sweeping will take place across the West Extension project area, as needed
*Dewatering operations and maintenance of pumps will be ongoing in many areas, including on weekends & holidays
*Overnight work hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Pinecrest Creek Pond
Algonquin Station Area
Iris Station Area
*Street sweeping will take place across the West Extension project area, as needed
*Dewatering operations and maintenance of pumps will be ongoing in many areas, including on weekends & holidays
*Overnight work hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Pinecrest Creek Pond
- Pond Excavation
- Drainage/Culvert Construction
- Fueling, equipment maintenance, & servicing, and housekeeping activities
Algonquin Station Area
- Structures work
- Wet utilities installation
- Bus loop/parking lot construction
- Fueling, equipment maintenance, & servicing, and housekeeping activities
Iris Station Area
- Station area excavation, backfilling, and hauling of materials
- Utility installation
- Guideway excavation between Iris and Woodroffe High School
- Fueling, equipment maintenance, & servicing, and housekeeping activities
August 11 2022 NOTICE: Night Work
Where: Woodroffe Ave, south of College Ave
When: Starting Monday August 15
Hours: 10pm to 6am
Duration: 3 weeks
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July 21 2022 UPDATE:
It had come to our attention that detour signage impacting Iris street had not been removed after July 10th as previously expected.
We’ve been informed a short time ago that the reason for the delay in removal of the signage and reopening has been in part due to a labour disruption and the closure has now been extended to August 7th. Detours will continue to be in effect with pedestrian and cycling mobility in the area maintained along with posted signage.
We had requested for a notice to the Community to be provided and have been able to obtain the digital copy of the notice which is posted below.
Thank you to Kenson Park Community Association and residents for keeping us apprised as the project continues. We truly appreciate your patience while we were attempting to get answers for you and the community regarding this matter.
To subscribe to the Stage 2 LRT newsletter for updates on progress, delays and upcoming work, sign up HERE
It had come to our attention that detour signage impacting Iris street had not been removed after July 10th as previously expected.
We’ve been informed a short time ago that the reason for the delay in removal of the signage and reopening has been in part due to a labour disruption and the closure has now been extended to August 7th. Detours will continue to be in effect with pedestrian and cycling mobility in the area maintained along with posted signage.
We had requested for a notice to the Community to be provided and have been able to obtain the digital copy of the notice which is posted below.
Thank you to Kenson Park Community Association and residents for keeping us apprised as the project continues. We truly appreciate your patience while we were attempting to get answers for you and the community regarding this matter.
To subscribe to the Stage 2 LRT newsletter for updates on progress, delays and upcoming work, sign up HERE
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JUNE 14 2022 UPDATE:
We had a meeting with Stage 2 staff and their traffic team this afternoon. In brief, additional signage regarding the closure on Iris St. at the Pinecrest Creek Pathway is being considered on arterial streets Woodroffe and Baseline.
We have asked that advance signage be posted/changed before the Woodroffe/Iris intersection from both directions as well as at Baseline/Highgate and Baseline/Cobden. We have also asked that instructional/direct detours out of the community be marked by pylons or other types of indicators be considered.
- The Stage 2 and KEV traffic teams will be conducting site visits in the morning of June 15th (tomorrow), following up on your concerns.
- The PVMS sign on Woodroffe, just after exiting the 417 going southbound, will be changed to say that Iris is closed (only local traffic is permitted)
- The Signals team will have persons monitoring the intersection at Highgate and Baseline to make timing adjustments.
As a gentle reminder to all residents, please report poor driving behaviour to the Ottawa Police at their website
Construction season is messy and we thank you so much for your patience, and your diligence in all safety matters.
Stay Safe!
Rachel
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JUNE 17th UPDATE
Please note the following:
Here are the additional measures in place by end of day:
The area will continue to be monitored throughout the month.
JUNE 14 2022 UPDATE:
We had a meeting with Stage 2 staff and their traffic team this afternoon. In brief, additional signage regarding the closure on Iris St. at the Pinecrest Creek Pathway is being considered on arterial streets Woodroffe and Baseline.
We have asked that advance signage be posted/changed before the Woodroffe/Iris intersection from both directions as well as at Baseline/Highgate and Baseline/Cobden. We have also asked that instructional/direct detours out of the community be marked by pylons or other types of indicators be considered.
- The Stage 2 and KEV traffic teams will be conducting site visits in the morning of June 15th (tomorrow), following up on your concerns.
- The PVMS sign on Woodroffe, just after exiting the 417 going southbound, will be changed to say that Iris is closed (only local traffic is permitted)
- The Signals team will have persons monitoring the intersection at Highgate and Baseline to make timing adjustments.
As a gentle reminder to all residents, please report poor driving behaviour to the Ottawa Police at their website
Construction season is messy and we thank you so much for your patience, and your diligence in all safety matters.
Stay Safe!
Rachel
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JUNE 17th UPDATE
Please note the following:
- the majority of the signs were installed onsite this morning and the rest were to be installed by the end of the day today.
Here are the additional measures in place by end of day:
- Added an extra TC-7 (large road closed sign) at the intersection of Woodroffe and Iris, having one turned to be visible to SB traffic on Woodroffe and the other to NB traffic. This should deter vehicles from turning onto Iris from Woodroffe and therefore reducing traffic turning onto the local streets.
- PVMS was placed just south of the 417 that was displayed to show Iris is closed ahead and to follow the detour.
- Local traffic only/no LRT signs were added at Highgate/Baseline & Cobden/Baseline, Adirondack
The area will continue to be monitored throughout the month.
Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit Project Notice of Road Closure of Ashley Street
WHEN: Starting April 24, 2022, until 2025.
WHY: The Transitway closure between Pinecrest interchange and Bayshore Mall begins on April 24, 2022, to allow for construction of the LRT guideway. This street is being closed in order to improve efficiency during the Transitway detour for the high volume of buses using the eastbound off-ramp to Pinecrest.
WHERE: Ashley Street, located between Morrison Drive and Highway 417 eastbound Iris off- ramp
WHEN: Starting April 24, 2022, until 2025.
WHY: The Transitway closure between Pinecrest interchange and Bayshore Mall begins on April 24, 2022, to allow for construction of the LRT guideway. This street is being closed in order to improve efficiency during the Transitway detour for the high volume of buses using the eastbound off-ramp to Pinecrest.
WHERE: Ashley Street, located between Morrison Drive and Highway 417 eastbound Iris off- ramp
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Signed traffic detours will be in effect during this road closure. Pedestrian mobility will be maintained. Ashley Street will be open to Local Traffic only.
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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2 and click ‘Connect with us.’ Be sure to select updates for “Pinecrest Station”.
For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:
Ethel Craft
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa
Ethel.craft@ottawa.ca
www.ottawa.ca/stage2
Signed traffic detours will be in effect during this road closure. Pedestrian mobility will be maintained. Ashley Street will be open to Local Traffic only.
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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2 and click ‘Connect with us.’ Be sure to select updates for “Pinecrest Station”.
For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:
Ethel Craft
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa
Ethel.craft@ottawa.ca
www.ottawa.ca/stage2
90 Day Look Ahead for Iris to Algonquin LRT Stations
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Stage 2 LRT work along Holly Acres Rd - Upcoming work to support pathway (MUP) users
Spring is here and we can finally enjoy the warmer temperatures!
Between now and April 24th, KEV will be removing intersection crossing markings and signage as the area gets transitioned.
Other changes and work will also be taking place and followed by further changes after April 24th, which is also the Transitway closure date between Pinecrest interchange and Bayshore Mall.
Below are two stages outlining the changes from our traffic team
Pre-Stage 1A Conditions – ASAP until April 24, 2022
Stage 1A Conditions – Starting from April 24, 2022
Spring is here and we can finally enjoy the warmer temperatures!
Between now and April 24th, KEV will be removing intersection crossing markings and signage as the area gets transitioned.
Other changes and work will also be taking place and followed by further changes after April 24th, which is also the Transitway closure date between Pinecrest interchange and Bayshore Mall.
Below are two stages outlining the changes from our traffic team
Pre-Stage 1A Conditions – ASAP until April 24, 2022
- SB Holly Acres Rd cyclists will cross to the East MUP from the NW corner of the Holly Acre Rd and Transitway intersection where they will stay until Richmond Rd the head south
- SB Holly Acres Rd Cyclist that want to use the John Sutherland Dr MUP that is at the SW corner of the Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection must continue south to the Richmond Rd and Holly Acres Rd intersection and use the North leg to cross and then head back NB to the MUP
- NB Holly Acres Rd Cyclists will need to cross to the East MUP from the NW Corner of the Richmond Rd and Holly Acres Intersection unless they are heading to the bus stop near the Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection (on the SW corner)
- Cyclists coming from the John Sutherland Dr MUP that is at the SW corner of the Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection (on the SW corner) that want to continue north will need to head south of the Richmond Rd and Holly Acres Intersection where they will use the North Leg crosswalk to access the East MUP on Holly Acres Rd to continue North
Stage 1A Conditions – Starting from April 24, 2022
- SB Cyclists will cross to the East MUP from the NW corner of the Holly Acre Rd and Transitway intersection. At the Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection they can use the North Leg and West Leg crosswalks to access the MUP that heads south to John Sutherland Dr
- NB Holly Acres Rd Cyclists coming from Richmond Rd and Holly Acres Rd intersection can head north on either the West or East MUP and use the new west leg and north leg crosswalk to access the East MUP
- Cyclists coming from the John Sutherland Dr MUP that is at the SW corner of the Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection (on the SW corner) that want to continue north will be able to cross the West leg crosswalk and then the north leg at the new Holly Acres and HWY 416/417 Ramp intersection to access the East MUP continue north of Holly Acres Rd
The Highway 417 westbound off-ramp to Pinecrest Road is closed to the public until summer 2023.
From Hwy 417 to northbound Greenbank Road
From Hwy 417 to northbound Greenbank Road
- Exit westbound Highway 417 using Woodroffe Avenue South
- Right onto Baseline Road
- Right onto Greenbank Road
From Hwy 417 to southbound Pinecrest Road
- Exit westbound Highway 417 using Woodroffe Avenue North
- Left on to Carling Avenue
- Left onto Pinecrest Road