Bay Street cycling facility (Wellington Street to Laurier Avenue West)
The City is pleased to announce that the cycling and pedestrian facilities constructed through the Bay Street cycling facility project have been completed.
This $6.2 million project included the replacement of the existing storm and sanitary sewer and watermain at the intersection of Bay and Albert streets. This project also included an upgrade to the existing northbound bike lane on Bay Street, between Laurier Avenue and Wellington Street with the construction of a new northbound cycle track on the east side of the roadway. A new southbound cycle track on the west side of the roadway was constructed from Laurier Avenue to Wellington Street.
Advanced construction work began in summer 2019 with utility relocation and the project was completed in summer 2021.
The majority of the concrete sidewalks and underground work were completed in 2020 with the remaining concrete, asphalt and landscaping restoration completed in summer 2021. Cycling facilities are also now operational.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Carolyn Newcombe, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure and Water Services, Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
613-580-2424, ext. 28230
Email: carolyn.newcombe@ottawa.ca
Campeau Drive extension – Country Glen Way to Didsbury Road
Campeau Drive extension opened ahead of schedule for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles!
The City is pleased to announce that Campeau Drive from Country Glen Way to Didsbury Road is now fully open. In fall 2021, the section of Campeau Drive from the Country Glen Way roundabout to the Winterset Road roundabout was open to traffic. Grab your bike, take a walk or a drive through the completed new project!
Completed ahead of schedule, the Campeau Drive extension creates an important connection to new developments and businesses and improves capacity in a key commuting corridor.
The project included the construction of a four-lane road, segregated cycling lanes, sidewalks, a roundabout at Winterset Road, two signalized intersections at Kanata Commons and Didsbury Road and a new bridge over the Carp River.
This project is part of the affordable road network outlined in the City’s Transportation Master Plan. The approved budget for this project was $32 million.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Bin Wang, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Infrastructure projects
Infrastructure and Water Services, Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
613-580-2424, ext. 27595
Email: bin.wang@ottawa.ca
Kanata South Link (Hope Side Road / Old Richmond Road / West Hunt Club Road corridor)
To accommodate growth in the Kanata South and Stittsville communities, this $44 million project involved the widening to four lanes of Old Richmond Road and West Hunt Club Road between Hope Side Road and 200m east of Moodie Drive. The project also included roundabouts at Hope Side Road/Old Richmond Road, Stonehaven/Old Richmond Road, and Old Richmond Road/West Hunt Club Road. Resurfacing of Hope Side Road between Freeport and Old Richmond Road was also completed.
As part of the 2020 budget, additional funds were secured to widen West Hunt Club Road, east of Moodie Drive to Highway 416.
Work included:
- Tree removal to accommodate construction
- Widening and resurfacing West Hunt Club Road west of Moodie Drive to Highway 416
- New tree planting and landscaping
- Environmental mitigation on-site and wetland compensation off-site
Traffic lanes opened ahead of schedule, in November 2020. Final landscaping was completed in spring 2021.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Carolyn Newcombe, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure and Water Services, Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
613-580-2424, ext. 28230
Email: carolyn.newcombe@ottawa.ca
Rideau Street and William Street renewal
The City of Ottawa has completed the construction of the renewal of Rideau Street, from Sussex Drive to Dalhousie Street. The project involved the reconstruction of the streetscape elements and transportation components within the Rideau Street right of way. This project also included the renewal of a portion of William Street, between George Street and Rideau Street, which is a pedestrian street.
The streetscaping strategy for the $13.5 million project is reflective of the historic nature of the corridor, but also incorporates contemporary elements to ensure a timeless design. The design includes an integrated family of streetscaping elements that are in keeping with the renewed portion of Rideau Street east of Dalhousie. These elements include benches, waste receptacles, pedestrian lighting, bicycle parking, bollards, street trees, special effects (FX) poles, and pavers.
Construction on Rideau Street from Dalhousie Street to Sussex Drive commenced in April 2020. Rideau Street reopened to traffic, transit and cyclists on December 19, 2020. Installation of new streetlight poles, triple stream waste and recycling units, FX poles and catenary lighting, as well as minor landscaping and deficiency work were completed in spring 2021.
Construction on William Street commenced in September 2020. William Street reopened to pedestrians on December 19, 2020. Remaining work on William Street was completed in spring 2021.
Newly reopened Rideau Street
Aerial view of reopened Rideau Street
Newly reopened William Street
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City project manager:
Vipin Bansal, MBA, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure and Water Services, Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
613-580-2424, ext. 21276
Email: Vipin.Bansal@ottawa.ca
Scott Street sewer and watermain rehabilitation
The $6.4 million project on Scott Street began in spring 2020 and was completed in late 2021. The work included the replacement of underground sewer and watermain, the construction of a new cycling track along the south side of Scott Street, replacement of existing sidewalks as well as construction of the multi-use pathway on the north side of Scott Street.
Specifically, work included:
- Sanitary sewer spot repairs west of Athlone Avenue
- Sanitary sewer spot repairs at Athlone Avenue
- Sanitary sewer replacement from McRae Avenue to Clifton Road
- Storm sewer replacement east of Island Park Drive
- Sanitary sewer and watermain replacement from Island Park Drive to Ross Avenue
- Sanitary sewer spot repairs at Smirle Avenue
- Reinstatement of the disturbed roadway, boulevard and landscaped area
In addition to sewer and watermain replacements, the multi-use pathway on the north side of Scott Street between Island Park Drive and Smirle Avenue was widened. A new raised cycle track was constructed, adjacent to the sidewalk on the south side of Scott Street, just east of Island Park Drive to Ross Avenue.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Andrew Arseneault, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure and Water Services, Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
613-315-4625
Email: Andrew.arseneault@ottawa.ca