Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa has initiated the preliminary and detail design for the O’Connor Phase 2 Bikeway project. The project includes the construction of a bi-directional, winter-maintainable, raised and separated cycling facility along the east side of O’Connor Street. The project limits are O’Connor Street between the south side of Laurier Avenue and the south approach to Wellington Street. A functional design study was completed in summer 2019.
As a major step towards creating a network of protected cycling facilities, O’Connor Street was identified as a Crosstown Bikeway in the 2013 Ottawa Cycling Plan update. The City recognized the need for a central north-south bikeway that would allow cyclists safe and comfortable access to and from the downtown core.
In 2015, Council approved the functional design for the entire length of the bikeway from Fifth Avenue to Wellington Street. The southern section of the bikeway, from Fifth Avenue to Laurier Avenue, was constructed in 2016. The northern section of the bikeway, from Laurier Avenue to Wellington Street is part of this project.
The scope of this project is revised with the addition of the replacement of underground infrastructure, mainly watermain and sanitary along with resurfacing of the road surface within the limits of the projects. In order to coordinate the schedule of works with Federal Government, the project is being split into two phases
Project timing
Phase 1 – Wellington Street to Sparks Street
Preliminary design completion: March 2025
Detailed design completion : April 2025
Construction start: May 2025
Construction completion: end of July 2025
Phase 2 – Sparks Street to Laurier Avenue
Schedule to be determined.
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $2.7 million.
Public engagement
A public open house is expected prior to construction to present the final design drawings to the public. At that time, attendees will be able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works. More information on public engagement opportunities will be shared in the near future.
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(link is external) 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
For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, call the City at 3-1-1.
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Vipin Bansal(link opens email application), P.Eng., M.Eng., MBA
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 21276
Consultant Project Manager
Mike Keating(link opens email application), P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager
Parsons
Tel: 613-691-1549