Earl Grey Drive extension

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Project status
Planned

Project overview

Project description

As identified within the City’s Transportation Master Plan, the Earl Grey Drive Extension Project will improve traffic flow in the Kanata Centrum area and will greatly improve bus service by providing a more direct route to and from Terry Fox Station.

The City is proceeding with the extension of Earl Grey Drive as a new 2 lane road, complete with cycling and pedestrian facilities west to Didsbury Road approximately 140 metres in length including a new stop-controlled intersection at Didsbury Road. Earl Grey Drive extension will pass under Terry Fox Drive and requires the construction of a new bridge structure including underground storm sewers outletting to the existing stormwater management pond along the Carp River. Didsbury Road West between Terry Fox Drive and the Earl Grey extension will be upgraded with pedestrian and cycling facilities. The intersection of Terry Fox Drive and Didsbury Road will be upgraded with separate cycle tracks and cross walks in order to meet the requirements of the City’s protected intersection guidelines.

Project timing

Design completion: March 2025
Construction start: spring 2025
Construction completion: fall 2027

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $24.5 million.

Public engagement

A public information session is being held on November 25, 2024, at the John G. Mlacak Centre  to present the design drawings to the public. At this time attendees 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. 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
Chris Ogilvie
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13432

Public information session - open house: Earl Grey Drive extension (November 25, 2024)

Date and time

Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 7pm to 9pm

Location

John G Mlacak Centre

John G. Mlacak Centre, Halls A & B

The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a Public Information Session to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Design drawings and draft construction staging drawings will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions and receive comments. There will not be a formal presentation at this open house. Please attend at your leisure.

The following provides additional information about the project:

What: The Earl Grey Drive Extension Project involves the extension of Earl Grey Drive west to Didsbury Road, with the construction of a segment of road approximately 140 metres in length. The extension will pass under Terry Fox Drive and requires the construction of a new bridge structure as well as an upgrade to the Terry Fox Drive and Didsbury Road intersection to a protected intersection design.

Why: The Earl Grey Drive Extension Project will improve traffic flow in the Kanata Centrum area and will greatly improve bus service by providing a more direct route to and from Terry Fox Station.

When: Construction is planned to start late spring 2025 and be completed by fall 2027, subject to permits and approvals.

Where: Earl Grey Drive, Didsbury Road and Terry Fox Drive.

Who: The engineering firm, Stantec Consultants, has been retained by the City of Ottawa to develop design drawings for this project.

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. 

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the City’s Project Manager:

City Project Manager    
Chris Ogilvie
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 13432