Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa is undertaking the construction of three speed humps on Conover Street in October 2024, followed by one raised pedestrian crossover (PXO) at the multi-use pathway crossing of Conover Street at the Hydro One easement in spring 2025.
Project timing
Design: completed
Construction start: fall 2024
Construction completion: spring 2025
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $126,000.
Public engagement
An online survey was conducted in September 2023. The results of this survey can be viewed in detail in the As We Heard It report.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Safety
The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Construction notice (October 2024)
The City of Ottawa will construct three speed humps on Conover Street.
What: The work involves the implementation of three speed humps on Conover Street and one raised pedestrian crossover (PXO) at the multi-use pathway crossing of Conover Street at the Hydro One easement.
Why: Following concerns from residents regarding speeding on Conover Street, a traffic calming study and online survey were conducted by the City of Ottawa in 2023 – more information about this can be found on the website link posted above. Based on the survey, the decision was made to proceed with construction of the speed humps and PXO.
The traffic calming measures will be installed to address vehicular speeding along Conover Street and increase pedestrian safety.
When: Construction of the three speed humps is anticipated to be complete by the end of October 2024. The PXO is scheduled to be constructed in spring 2025.
Where: The three speed humps will be installed on Conover Street, between Craig Henry Drive and Knoxdale Road. Plans showing the locations of the speed humps can be found on the website link provided above.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Prestige Design & Construction, to complete the work.
Traffic management
Conover Street will have information and construction signs installed and maintained throughout the construction site for the duration of the work to keep you informed of the changing conditions. Expect some delays in your travel time over the course of the work. Significant effort is being made to reduce the duration of the construction impacts in your community. Access to local businesses and private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
The speed humps will be constructed in the roadway within the City’s right of way. Disruption to adjacent private properties is not expected as part of the work.
Construction disruptions
The contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation. For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).
Contact information
To obtain any additional information on this project, please contact the City’s Project Manager:
City Project Manager
Joseph Lolli, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21679
Contractor Representative
Angelo DiNardo
Prestige Design & Construction
Tel: 613-913-6127