Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa has initiated the preliminary design process for modifications to the intersection of Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive. Specifically, the northbound approach to the intersection along Riverside Drive, and the northbound and southbound right-turn channels on Riverside Drive at the intersection, are to be reconstructed, together with cycling improvements. The objective is to improve intersection operations and safety for all users. Minor changes are expected to existing landscaping within the road right of ways.
The project limits have been increased to include additional roadway resurfacing for Riverside Drive from Hunt Club Road to approximately 300 metres south. The northbound and southbound right-turn channels now include raised crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.
Project timing
Design: February 2023 to January 2024
Construction start: spring 2024
Construction completion: summer 2024
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $2,569,000.
Public engagement
An online public information session was held in September 2023 to present the design drawings to the public. At that time attendees were able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works. Other methods to involve community stakeholders will be implemented.
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
Kristyn Boehme, P.Eng.,
Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 23508
Online engagement opportunity (September 2023)
The City of Ottawa remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood and may use a variety of communication methods to update residents including but not limited to, mailed notices, ottawa.ca, in-person and online engagement opportunities.
The Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive Intersection Modifications project held an online engagement opportunity and a virtual public meeting in September to provide residents with an update on this project and an opportunity to review information and provide comments.
The virtual public meeting was held via Zoom on Wednesday September 13, 2023, at 6:30 pm.
Presentation [ 2.12 MB ]
Drawing (January 2024) [ 514.59 KB ]
What: The proposed Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive intersection modifications include:
- Introduction of a new northbound cycle track, and bike boxes at all four corners of the Hunt Club at Riverside intersection, to improve cycling level of service and safety.
- Extension of the length of the northbound left-turn lane, through the Market Place intersection, to add capacity.
- Introduction of a new median to channelize the northbound right-turn lane, to reduce undesirable merging movements.
- Reconstruction of the northbound right-turn and southbound right-turn channels with active transportation crossings using protected smart channel principles, to improve the cycling infrastructure through the intersection.
- Reconstruction of the existing guiderail at the northwest corner of the intersection, to respond to current standards.
Why: To improve intersection safety and operations.
Where: Riverside Drive from Hunt Club Road to 200 metres south of Market Place entrance.
When: The current project schedule is as follows:
- Design is expected to be completed in January 2024
- Construction is expected to start in spring 2024
Notices will be sent prior to construction.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Parsons Inc, to develop the preliminary and detailed designs for the Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive Intersection Modification.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
Kristyn Boehme, P. Eng.
Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 23508