Project overview
Project description
The Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) has the objective of improving safety on Ottawa’s roads. As part of the 2022 RSAP, funds were allocated for design improvements to cycling safety at one intersection. A screening process was undertaken to select the preferred location. The screening process focused on the intersections identified in the Cycling Safety Review of High-Volume intersections.
The intersection of Donald Street at Vanier Parkway was selected as the preferred location for the funding. This intersection has received an increasing volume of cyclists and pedestrians since the Adawe Bridge was completed in December 2015. The intersection is 500 metres from the Adawe Bridge and Rideau River Eastern Pathway. It is a signalized intersection.
The overall purpose of this project is to undertake a preliminary and detail design leading to a construction project. Included in the scope is a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway. Also included is a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.
Project timing
Design: fall 2023 to summer 2024
Construction start: May 2025
Construction completion: December 2025
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $1,040,000.
Public engagement
An online public information session is expected to be held in the spring of 2024, to present the design drawings to the public. At that time, residents will be able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works.
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 listed below. 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.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Will Ball, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 26968
Geotechnical investigation (October 2023)
In early November, the City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This investigation is required as part of the design for a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway and a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.
Why: This geotechnical investigation supports the design of the Donald Street at Vanier Parkway Cycling Safety Improvement project.
When: This geotechnical investigation work will be carried out in early November 2023. The work is expected to be completed within 2-3 days, weather dependent.
Where: The geotechnical investigation will occur at the intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway and the area between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Parsons and their sub consultant Thurber to complete the work.
Traffic
Lane reductions at the intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway are anticipated during this work.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
This geotechnical work will require drilling boreholes into the road surface, which will be reinstated following drilling. It is not anticipated that private properties will be impacted by this geotechnical work.
Noise
You may notice noise during drilling. The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm, while Sundays, statutory and public holidays work is permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.