Laurier Avenue Cycling Modifications

Project description

The objective of the Laurier Avenue Cycling Modifications is to segregate the westbound cycling facilities from on-road to within a raised boulevard on the north side of Laurier Avenue from Queen Elizabeth Driveway to just west of Elgin Street. The project will also include protected crossings at the Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street intersection.

Project timing

Design of the Laurier Ave Cycling Modifications is complete. The Laurier Cycling Modifications project is in the process of securing the required property to proceed with construction. Because of this, Hydro Ottawa is taking the opportunity to complete some of their utility works on Laurier Avenue at Elgin Street, summer 2024. Construction will be coordinated based on timing of property approvals.

Design: complete
Construction start: to be determined (subject to property approvals)
Construction completion: to be determined (subject to property approvals)

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $5,200,000.

Public engagement

The City of Ottawa invited residents to review and provide comments on the Laurier Avenue Cycling Modifications Project preliminary design presented in the plans below. We requested that comments be submitted by September 29, 2022. Questions and comments can still be submitted by email or phone to the Project Manager, contact below.

Public engagement for the detail design is being planned for spring 2024, it will include what to expect during construction related to traffic impacts, as well as the final design drawings.

Preliminary design drawings

The preliminary design drawings can be accessed using the link below. As with most construction drawings the darker lines (and any coloured lines) represent the new (proposed) infrastructure. The grey lines in the background represent the existing infrastructure. 

The drawings show the westbound cycling facility converted from an on-road facility to a raised boulevard on the north side of Laurier Avenue from Queen Elizabeth Driveway to just west of Elgin Street. The design also includes a protected intersection at Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street.

Preliminary plan [ 545.10 KB ]

What is a protected intersection?

A protected intersection is designed to make it safer for vulnerable road users, which includes people on bicycles and pedestrians, in the approach to and when crossing an intersection. This is achieved by shortening crossing distances, reducing exposure, increasing visibility, and improving yielding behaviour by motor vehicle drivers. For more information you can visit the Protected Intersection Design Guide or contact the City project manager below.

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.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:

City Project Manager
Andrew Arseneault, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-315-4625

The Laurier Cycling Modifications project is still in the process of securing the required property to proceed with construction. Because of this, Hydro Ottawa is taking the opportunity to complete some of their utility works on Laurier Ave at Elgin Street this summer. 

Traffic impacts related to utility works

Starting June 3 until June 18, the following impacts will begin at the intersection of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue West:

• Elgin Street at Laurier Avenue West will have intermittent lane reductions southbound between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm weekdays until Tuesday, June 18 for utility work by Hydro Ottawa. Pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated. Please watch for signs and flagging.
• Laurier Avenue West at Elgin Street will have intermittent lane reductions eastbound between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm weekdays until Tuesday, June 18 for utility work by Hydro Ottawa. Pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated. Please watch for signs and flagging.

Mobility & you

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