Haig Drive traffic calming

Project description

The City of Ottawa plans to implement traffic calming measures along Haig Drive to improve conditions for all road users by encouraging more appropriate driver behaviour and increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety.

The scope of the work entails:

Implementation of three new sets of speed cushions:

• Between Quinlan Road and Portage Avenue/Dauphin Road
• Between Sandra Avenue and Haney Avenue
• Between Fleming Avenue and Kilborn Avenue

Implementation of painted edge lines without no-stopping signs and designated bicycle lane pavement marking symbols along Haig Drive, between Hamlet Road and Dauphin Road/Portage Avenue.

Implementation of buffered painted cycling lanes and roadside regulatory signage along Haig Drive, between Dauphin Road/Portage Avenue and Kilborn Avenue.

Implementation of regular painted cycling lanes and roadside regulatory signage along Canterbury Avenue, from Kilborn Avenue to Harding Road.

Implementation of painted ladder markings at the following locations:

• Hamlet Road (all legs)
• Portage Avenue/Dauphin Road (all legs)
• Weston Drive (all legs)
• Pleasant Park Road (all legs)
• Kilborn Avenue (south leg)

Upgrading the intersection at Haig Drive and Dauphin Road to include sidewalks improvement, and implementation of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators. Also, relocating the south leg stop bar at Portage Avenue/Dauphin Road intersection to improve visibility.

Implementation of two speed humps on Weston Drive, between Vincent Street and Camrose Street.

Implementation of pedestrian landing pads, corner tightening, and renewal of the pedestrian landing pads to current accessibility standards at Haig Drive and Weston Road intersection.

Implementation of new pedestrian landing pads and renewal of current accessibility standards, along with the addition of two painted crosswalks at the Haig Drive and Pleasant Park Road intersection.

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Project limits

The project limits are:

• Along Haig Drive, between Hamlet Road and Kilborn Avenue
• Along Canterbury Avenue, between Kilborn Avenue and Harding Road
• Along Weston Drive, between Vincent Street and Camrose Street

Project timing

Design: completed March 2025
Construction start: summer 2025
Construction completion: end of summer 2025

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $977,000.

Public engagement

The City of Ottawa remains committed to keeping the residents informed throughout the design and construction stages of the project.

Public communications to date:

• To confirm that there was a reasonable level of support to proceed with this study, and to understand the residents’ concerns related to traffic along Haig Drive, an initial online survey was conducted from December 1 to 31, 2020. A flyer was mailed to residents and the surrounding neighbourhood to notify them about the upcoming study and the online survey. A total of 200 people responded to the public survey, and 76 per cent of respondents indicated supporting this traffic study. The As We Heard It report outlining the results of the online survey was posted to the project webpage.
• A concept plan was prepared based on traffic data and stakeholder feedback. 
• A second online survey was conducted to gather feedback on the proposed traffic calming plans and draft recommendations. A total of 361 people completed the online survey that was available from May 23 to June 9, 2023. The As We Heard It report outlining the results of the online survey was posted to the project webpage.
• Based on the feedback received and available traffic data, it was recommended to proceed with the plan as-is with a few minor adjustments.  
• A final webpage update followed approval of the RMA. The update included the As We Heard It report (from the summer 2023 survey), the final functional design plan, and a general update on next steps/schedule.

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.

For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.  
For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager. 
For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the Contractor Representative.

City Project Manager
Larry Mckellop, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-894-0374

Contract Administrator
Mark Morelli, B.Eng.
CIMA+
600-1400 Blair Towers Place, Ottawa, ON K1J 9B8
Tel: 343-576-5175

Contractor Representative
Toby Racine, P.Eng. 
TJL Construction Ltd.
4554 Anderson Road, Ottawa, On K0A 1K0
Tel.: 819-334-4764

Beginning mid-June, the City of Ottawa will start construction of traffic calming and pedestrian improvement measures along Haig Drive.

What: The City of Ottawa will be implementing traffic calming and pedestrian improvement measures along Haig Drive. The scope of work will include the implementation of speed cushions, upgrading sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, and the implementation of painted bicycle lanes.

Why: The measures will improve conditions for all road users by encouraging more appropriate driver behaviour and increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety.

When: Construction is expected to begin in mid-June and be completed in July.

Where:

• Haig Drive, between Hamlet Road and Kilborn Avenue
• Weston Drive, between Vincent Street and Camrose Street
• Canterbury Avenue, between Kilborn Avenue and Harding Road

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, TJL Construction Ltd., to complete the work.

Traffic management

Construction activities will require occasional closures of traffic lanes. The contractor will ensure that traffic flow will be maintained. On occasion, traffic will be reduced to a single lane with flag persons to direct traffic though the construction zone. Outside of working hours, both directions of traffic will be maintained. Cyclists will be required to merge with traffic and take a lane.

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 work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. 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).