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Stage 2 LRT - O-Train East Extension - Winter Update

Winter 2023

OVERVIEW

The O-Train East Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. The extension will add more than 12 km of new rail and five new stations from Blair Road to Trim Road. The network includes stations at Montreal Road, Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, Orléans Boulevard (Convent Glen Station), Place d’Orléans and Trim Road. It also comprises four new bridges; six rehabilitated bridges; three pedestrian bridges; three major culverts; and noise walls on the north and south sides of Ottawa Road (OR) 174.

This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities between Blair Station to Trim Station. Solid progress on the project is being made, however, construction activities that may be expected to impact area residents include hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, traffic detours, site lighting, as well as pedestrian and vehicle mobility.

Residents should be aware that throughout 2023 there will continue to be nightwork across the alignment. A weekly summary of nightwork will also be shared at the outset of each week. If you would like to receive the weekly summary, please email dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca to be added to the distribution list. Notifications to affected residents will precede all impactful activities occurring after 10:00 p.m. for those who subscribe to the newsletter updates (Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect).

MAJOR WORKS UPDATE

Guideway Work

During 2022, the east segment of the project transitioned from an infrastructure project, focused on widening the OR 174, building highway ramps and railway bridges, into a rail line. Crews completed the full civil engineering scope of the guideway construction, earthworks, drainage, overhead catenary system (OCS) foundations, sub-ballast, and ballast, and handed it over to the contractor responsible for installing track.

The first tracks were installed in April at Jeanne d’Arc Station, and by the end of the year 60% of the rail for the east extension had been installed, including a complete installation in both directions from Jeanne d’Arc Station to Blair Station, and from Trim Road to Tenth Line Road including direction fixation on the railway bridges at Montréal Station and the OR 174 Median Rail Bridge.

An overhead drone shot of the LRT alignment looking east of tenth line. Cars are visible on the highway on either side of the alignment
Pictured above: LRT guideway

The end of October also marked one of the biggest milestones to-date on the project, the tie-in to Stage 1 LRT at Blair Station.

An overhead drone shot of the connection between Stage 1 and 2 just east of Blair Station.
Pictured above: Tie-in to Stage 1 LRT at Blair Station

Where tracks had been fully installed, crews worked on “surfacing” the track, which is the process of pushing the ballast into place with specialized machinery, and “de-stressing” the track, which is the process of finding the optimal temperature and length of the steel rail, completing final welds, and locking the rail into place. This is an important step in maximizing the life of the rail and will continue in 2023.

350 Overhead Catenary System (OCS) foundations were installed in 2022 in the guideway across the east rail corridor. The foundations are situated at regularly spaced intervals. The OCS consists of overhead poles, arms, and cable troughs, which carry the overhead wires that connect to the train’s electric system. The electrical contractor was mobilized and installed the OCS poles in September, from Jeanne d’Arc Station west to Montréal Station, and started affixing the cantilevers (arms) to the poles at Jeanne D’Arc Station in December.

An overhead drone shot of the OCS poles along the guideway east of the Sir George Etienne Parkway approaching Jeanne d'Arc. Cars are visible driving on the highway on either side of the alignment
Pictured above: OCS poles, east of Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

Guideway work during the winter months will be focused on the station areas, including the installation of the remaining OCS foundations, and drainage, within the LRT stations themselves, at Jeanne d’Arc, Convent Glen and Place d’Orléans. OCS pole installation, from Trim Road to Tenth Line Road, is also tentatively scheduled for the winter months. Guideway work will resume in earnest in the spring when track will be completely installed and the electoral subcontractor will start pulling train control and communications cables in the guideway.

Pedestrian Bridges

A new pedestrian bridge at Green’s Creek was successfully installed in June 2022. The bridge is expected to be opened to pedestrians and cyclists in 2023, with connections to pathways on either side of the of the bridge.

A photo of Green's Creek Pedestrian Bridge, spanning the middle third of the photo, horizontally. Houses along the highway are visible through the trees in the background
Pictured above: Green’s Creek pedestrian bridge

Two additional pedestrian bridges at Place d’Orléans Station and at Trim Station were installed in 2022. These will provide a connection from the fare paid entrance on the south side of OR 174 to the LRT platform in the center median.

In 2023, foundations, columns and pier caps will be constructed for an additional, future pedestrian bridge at Trim Station, from the north of OR 174 to the LRT platform. The construction on the foundations will reduce the impacts to traffic once the future extension is finalized.

A photo from the ground of Place d'Orleans Shopping Centre, looking west towards the white metal pedestrian bridge that has been installed from Place d'Orleans to the LRT Station in the median of the OR174
Pictured above: Place d’Orleans pedestrian bridge
A photo from ground level, showing the white metal pedestrian bridge at Trim Road, spanning from the Park and Ride south of the highway to the median where the station is located. Black metal framework can be seen at both ends of the bridge, and snow is on the ground
Pictured above: Trim pedestrian bridge
Noise Walls

As part of the Stage 2 LRT Project, noise walls are being installed along sections of the OR 174 to respond to historical concerns from the community about traffic noise. Noise walls are constructed in several stages; first by building an earth berm and drainage trenches, then drilling support posts and installing pre-cast panels; finally, shaping and landscaping the earth berms.

Installation of noise walls typically occur toward the end of a highway construction project. However, in response to community concerns over construction noise they were advanced further ahead in the project scope and began in 2021. Much work continued in 2022, and significant progress was made, focused primarily on the noise walls on the north side of OR 174.

By the end of 2022, noise walls west of Montréal Road, between Orléans Boulevard and Bilberry Creek and between Champlain Street and Tenth Line Road were complete. The noise wall between Orléans Boulevard and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard is complete, except for the extension further west up the Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard off-ramp that has been added to the scope. This extension is planned for 2023.

an aerial photo of the noise wall between Orleans Boulevard and Bilberry Creek. The highway is visible on the right side of the photo, with the grey sound wall in the centre. The tops of houses can be seen on the left side of the photo running parallel to the sound wall. Snow is visible on the ground.
Pictured above: Noise wall between Orléans Boulevard and Bilberry Creek

Construction of the noise wall between Bilberry Creek and the OC Transpo Park & Ride has proven to be particularly difficult due to dense rock and very limited site access for construction crews. Installation of the poles and structure for the noise wall took more time than anticipated due to issues drilling into the existing rock. By the end of 2022 crews had completed the installation of all the poles/frame of the wall and will work to finish the retaining wall in the new year. Once the retaining wall is complete, the noise wall panels will be inserted, and the wall finished.

On the south side of OR 174, noise wall activities in 2022 focused on preparatory work, including surveys. Work on the noise walls, between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and Orléans Boulevard, Orléans Boulevard and Stoneboat Crescent, and OR 174 at Terra Nova Estates are expected to continue in 2023.

In winter 2023, earthworks activities, including shaping of berms around noisewalls will occur.

Stations

2022 was a very important year for the stations team with big milestones met. Overall, 13 of 17 station sites on the entire Stage 2 east and west extensions have been started, with construction well-underway.

Construction at five stations on the east segment, Montréal Station, Jeanne d’Arc Station, Convent Glen Station, Place d’Orléans Station, and Trim Station, progressed well and are on-schedule to be completed in 2023.

Activities that will take place at stations in 2023, in addition to finishing works within the stations themselves, include the installation of station noise walls, installation of traction power substations (TPSS) and the construction of a bus operator building at Place d’Orléans Station.

System commissioning will then begin to stay on track for substantial completion of the east extension by the end of 2024.

Montréal Station
an aerial photo of Montreal Station, located in the median of the OR174 which runs from the bottom left of the photo to the top right. Three steel structures are visible on the platform of the station.
Pictured above: Montréal Station
Jeanne d'Arc Station
an elevated photo of the structure of Jeanne d'Arc Station, located in the median of the OR174. The station consists of structural steel and poured concrete pads, with construction cones and tarps covering sections.
Pictured above: Jeanne d’Arc Station, west side
Convent Glen Station
An aerial photo of Convent Glen Station, located in the median of the OR174 just east of Orleans Boulevard. The Orleans Boulevard overpass runs from the bottom left corner of the photo to the top centre. the Highway is seen running horizontally in the middle of the photo from the left to right
Pictured above: Convent Glen Station
Place d’Orléans Station
An overhead drone shot looking east at Place d'Orleans Station in the middle of the OR174. The new pedestrian bridge is visible running horizontally at the top of the photo.
Pictured above: Place d’Orléans Station
Trim Station
An overhead drone shot of Trim Station, which is in the middle of the photo. The piers for the pedestrian bridge are visible in the station site. The station structure consists largely of poured concrete walls.
Pictured above: Trim station (south side); pedestrian bridge pier in median

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Please stay tuned for road and ramp closures and updates by checking out the City of Ottawa’s traffic impact page - https://ottawa.ca/en/parking-roads-and-travel/traffic-services/upcoming-major-traffic-impacts-ottawa

COMMUNITY IMPACTS

Daytime hours of construction are Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday and on Statutory Holidays. However, there will be requirements for overnight and weekend work, where permitted. Night work is needed to accommodate work that cannot be done during the day (i.e. work that will have significant traffic impacts) or for works that are required to meet the schedule on this large and complex project.

Site lighting for overnight work will be required. Crews will place and/or direct the light to mitigate impact on residents.

Noise and vibration from crews and heavy equipment can be expected. Trucks use approved haul routes and workers and contractors park in designated parking areas. Snow clearing (including designated MUPs, pathways, and pedestrian bridges), street sweeping and cleaning will be ongoing along truck routes and around construction zones.

During roadwork activities, motorists should expect lane reductions and closures. Traffic impacts are communicated to the public by the City of Ottawa. Motorists must adhere to detours, traffic control signage, and posted speed limits, and should allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.

All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction, with some detours. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place and adhere to all posted signage, when travelling to ensure safety, as patterns may have changed.

The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessibility is an important consideration for the Stage 2 LRT project. The Stage 2 team makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require disability-related accommodation, please contact stage2@ottawa.ca.

The safety of the public and workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction. The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Note: this notice is only distributed electronically. To ensure you receive Stage 2 LRT updates, please click this link to sign-up. If you require a printed Notice, please email dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Stage 2 LRT Comms team is preparing for a virtual public meeting that will be held on Tuesday 17, January 2023 at 7pm.

The public meeting will cover:

  • Connectivity updates
  • Station updates
  • Noise wall updates
  • Communication resources

 

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85121883629?pwd=RXJ0bThtMm5jeUF5SWlzcGtjbmpRZz09 Passcode: 789523

CONTACT US

Work will be ongoing in these areas. Construction updates, including changes to work sequencing and duration or impact of this work will be communicated via the Stage 2 project e-newsletter.

To receive electronic updates, Public Notices, and Lookaheads please sign up at Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect and select updates for “Montréal Station, Jeanne d’Arc Station, Convent Glen Station, Place d’Orléans Station, and/or Trim Station”.

To connect on Instagram: @stage2etape2.

For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:

Dianna Ashworth

Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa

Dianna.Ashworth1@ottawa.ca

www.ottawa.ca/stage2

O-Train East Extension Major Construction Activities and Community Impacts: July to September 2022

July through September 2022

The O-Train East Extension will see Light Rail Transit (LRT) continue from Blair Station to Trim Road, adding 12 kilometres of rail; 5 new stations to the O-Train network at Montréal Road, Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, Orléans Boulevard (Convent Glen Station), Place d’Orléans and Trim Road; 4 new bridges; 6 bridges rehabilitated; 3 pedestrian bridges; 3 major culverts; and noise walls on the north and south sides of Ottawa Route (OR) 174 in the communities that were established prior to the Ottawa Route.

OVERVIEW

Over the next 3 months, from July to September, the crews will be focused on installing the track and completing work on the guideway (the area in the middle of the highway) where the trains will eventually run. Guideway drainage is largely complete, as is the installation of median barriers and fencing.

Crews will make significant progress at the Montréal Interchange where multiple construction activities are taking place, including the relocation of utilities, sewers and watermains, realignment of highway ramps and bus lanes, new retaining walls, curbs, sidewalks, traffic lights, and paving.

How to keep informed:

While it is exciting to see progress on the LRT project, we know that some activities may cause disruptions for area residents, including night work, traffic detours, site lighting, and trucks in the area. Each Monday, the construction team provides residents with a lookahead notice for overnight work that week. By emailing stage2@ottawa.ca and joining the distribution list, we will be able to share these updates with you. Please use ‘EAST WEEKLY UPDATES’ in the subject line to receive the notice.

To follow the project online and see renderings of the stations, please visit:

Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project | City of Ottawa

Further reading about construction of the LRT track system can be found here

Information on construction of the LRT stations can be found here

MAJOR WORKS UPDATE

Track Work

By mid-summer, LRT track will be installed from the 174 Median Flyover Bridge to Jeanne D’Arc Station. Crews are hard at work installing sub and initial ballast (rock base), and “surfacing” the track, which is the process of pushing the ballast into place with specialized machinery. Additionally, crews will complete the work of “de-stressing” the track. De-stressing is the process of finding the optimal temperature and length of the steel rail, completing final welds, and locking the rail into place. This is an important step in maximizing the life of the rail.

At the Montréal Interchange Bridge and 174 Median Flyover Bridge, direct fixation of the rail will soon be completed. At the new stations, ballast is beginning to be spread. Ballasted track also begins at the west abutment of 174 Median Flyover Bridge and heads west, in preparation for the tie-in to existing LRT (Stage 1) at Blair Station, which will commence later in the fall.

Pedestrian Bridges

A new pedestrian bridge at Green’s Creek was successfully installed on June 9, 2022. Soon there will be new connections to the adjoining pathways built at both ends of the bridge. The bridge is expected to be opened to pedestrians and cyclists in late 2023.

Two additional pedestrian bridges at Place d’Orléans and at Trim (to the station) will be installed in late summer and fall. The preparatory work to pour concrete piers and abutments for the bridges is now underway at both locations.

 

Installation of the new Green's Creek pedestrian bridge.
Lifting the new pedestrian bridge at Green’s Creek by crane.

Blair to the OR174 Median Rail Flyover Bridge

Work in this busy area consists of relocation of utilities, new gas lines and electrical switches, the spreading of sub ballast, and the installation of the multi-use pathway and retaining walls. Trackwork will begin in September.

174 Median Rail (Flyover) Bridge to Montréal Road Interchange

Along the LRT guideway, east of the 174 Median Flyover Bridge, residents are now able to see the start of newly installed foundations (or bases) for the Overhead Catenary System (OCS). The bases continue throughout the rail corridor at regularly spaced intervals. The Overhead Catenary System consists of overhead poles, arms and cable troughs, which carry the overhead wires that connect to the train’s electric system. Installation of the OCS poles into the bases will begin at the end of the summer.

Montréal Station

Station construction continues with steel erection and platform construction for the LRT station and elevators. The station is expected to be complete in the spring of 2023.

Installation d'une cage d'ascenseur pour la future gare de Montréal.
Montage de la charpente d’acier de la station de Montréal et fixation directe des rails.

Jeanne d’Arc Station

Jeanne d’Arc station construction began in May 2021 and is progressing well. Work on the gas line for switch heaters is complete, as well as the electrical conduits and bases for switches. Station noise walls will be completed over the summer months.

The first of five Traction Substations (TPSS) will be installed at Jeanne d’Arc. The pad has been excavated and poured. TPSS’s house the electrical power that is needed to run the trains.

Station construction at Jeanne d'Arc and OR 174 for Stage 2 LRT
Jeanne d’Arc station, now at the same level as the bridge.

Convent Glen Station

Convent Glen station construction is underway with foundations and precast barriers and remaining civil work scheduled in August. The station will soon be connected at the bridge level.

Place d’Orléans Station

Construction of the Place d’Orléans LRT Station is underway with drainage, sub-ballast placement and barrier structural work this summer. Station construction is now at the level of the overpass, and work will continue throughout 2022.

Trim Station

Construction of the OC Transpo Park & Ride lot is largely complete with high mast lighting, paving and curbs at the site of the Park & Ride and Trim LRT Station. Trim Station construction began in November 2021. Crews are working on barriers, system conduits, station noise walls and initial rail ballast.

Trim station (south side); pedestrian bridge pier in median
Trim station (south side); pedestrian bridge pier in median

Noise Walls

Noise walls are constructed in stages. First, by building an earth berm and drainage trenches, next by drilling support posts and installing pre-cast panels, and finally, by shaping and landscaping the earth berms.

The time it takes to build a noise wall depends mostly on the existing conditions. For instance, the drilling for noise wall B04 at DuBois is still underway due to the shallow bedrock in the area. Work on two new noise walls has started. Noise wall B01 at East Acres, west of Montréal Road, and B09 on the south side of OR174, west of Trim. Survey work to assist with the design and alignment of new noise walls on the south side continues. Construction is expected to commence in 2023.

Installation of B04 noise wall posts, on the north side of OR174
Installation of B04 noise wall posts, on the north side of OR174

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Most of the significant traffic impacts for the Stage 2 O-train East extension took place last year when the road was realigned to make way for the LRT guideway. This summer there will be a highway closure to enable the installation of a pedestrian bridge at Place d’Orléans. There will also be ramp closures at the Montréal Interchange to complete remaining work, and lane closures at Orleans Boulevard to construct a low retaining wall and at Blair Westbound to finish paving. Lastly, there will be two final OR174 traffic realignments scheduled in October and November of this year.

Please stay tuned for closures and updates by checking out the City of Ottawa’s traffic impact page - https://ottawa.ca/en/parking-roads-and-travel/traffic-services/upcoming-major-traffic-impacts-ottawa

COMMUNITY IMPACTS

Construction is typically scheduled from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. However, there will be requirements for overnight work across the entire corridor and some intermittent weekend work. Overnight work is needed at times to accommodate traffic closures, which cannot be done during the day. Overnight work takes place predominantly in the guideway and is highly dependent on complex sequencing and the scheduling of crews and equipment.

Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is to be expected. Noise and vibration levels are monitored and reported to the City of Ottawa to ensure they are within the limits established for the project. For residents whose properties border on the construction zones, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses.

Site lighting is required to maintain safe working conditions for workers; however, the use of large lights will be minimized where possible and special attention paid to directing light away from homes, roadways, and businesses.

During roadwork activities, motorists should expect lane reductions and closures. Traffic impacts are communicated to the public by the City of Ottawa. Motorists must adhere to detours, traffic control signage, and posted speed limits, and should allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.

All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction except for highway ramp closures. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place. Accessibility is an important consideration for the Stage 2 LRT project, and the team makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites.

The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities; the safety of the public and the construction crews is paramount.

CONTACT US

  • For more information and updates, please sign up at Stage 2 Connect
  • For traffic updates and impacts, please check the webpage Traffic Ottawa
  • If you have a general question, please send an email to Stage2@ottawa.ca
  • If you require special accommodation, please contact:

Dianna Ashworth, Stakeholder Relations

Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa

dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca 

Note: Construction activity outlined in this notice is subject to change.

Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other circumstances.

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Major Construction Activities and Community Impacts: 90-Day Lookahead – April to June 2022

PROJECT SUMMARY

The O-Train East extension will see Light Rail Transit (LRT) continue from Blair Station to Trim Road, adding 12.5 kilometres of rail; 5 new stations to the O-Train network at Montreal Road, Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, Orléans Boulevard (Convent Glen Station), Place d’Orléans and Trim Road; 4 new bridges; 6 rehabilitated bridges; 3 pedestrian bridges; 3 major culverts; and new noise walls on the north and south sides of Ottawa Route (OR) 174.

The LRT will travel in the middle of the highway.

OVERVIEW

In 2021, crews focused on moving highway lanes, relocating utilities and culverts, realigning traffic, and creating new intersections. They built new bridges and noise walls. The contractor completed preparatory work on all five new station sites and handed them over to the station construction team.

In 2022, construction work will be focused on installing the rail track and completing the guideway where the trains will eventually run. From April to June, drainage systems and gas piping for switch heaters will be installed, as well as permanent fencing, and the laying of ballast – large gravel that forms the bed of the tracks - throughout the guideway.

While it is exciting to see progress on the LRT project, we know that some activities may cause disruptions for area residents, including overnight work, traffic detours, site lighting, and heavy trucks in the area. Each Monday, the stakeholder team provides residents with a lookahead notice for overnight work that week. By emailing stage2@ottawa.ca and joining the distribution list, we will be able to share these updates with you.

MAJOR WORKS

Track Work

The track system is a synergy between state-of-the-art communications, safety systems and good old-fashioned concrete, steel, and rock. The track itself is made up of evenly spaced concrete rail ties and continuously welded steel rails. The concrete ties are placed on top of the rock ballast with specialized machinery that can easily and efficiently space the ties six at a time approximately one metre apart. The rails arrived in Ottawa in 24-metre segments, which were welded together on-site to make one continuous smooth riding surface.

The welded rail is now ready to be installed between Montréal Station and Jeanne d’Arc Station, with a total of 20 kilometres expected to be laid over the next three months. Rail will also be laid on the new bridges at the Montreal Interchange by a process called “direct fixation” whereby the rail is secured directly on to the concrete deck of the bridge. Over the last few months, a track mock-up at Trim Road provided opportunities to test and evaluate direct fixation. Direct fixation will be utilized on the bridge at Montreal Station as well as the OR174 Median Rail Flyover Bridge, which is located east of Blair Station. It is expected that all track work in the East will be completed in 2022.


Getting ready to install rail in the East in 2022

Blair to the OR174 Median Rail Flyover Bridge

Along the LRT guideway east of Blair Station, the area has been excavated, drainage is being installed and gas lines relocated. Construction of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall on the west abutment is complete. As well, preparation of the sub-grade and granular placement has commenced.

In the coming weeks, a decommissioned transit bridge will be demolished to make way for the guideway. This has been scheduled for the weekend of May 6-8, 2022 (contingency May 13-15). During the demolition, the OR 174 will be closed in both directions. Highway detours and signage will be put in place and communicated in advance of the start of the work.


East of Blair Station showing the Median Rail Flyover Bridge in the background (to the right of Gloucester High School field) and in the foreground, the decommissioned transit bridge to be demolished.

OR174 Median Rail (Flyover) Bridge to Montreal Road Interchange

Work on the OR174 Median Rail Bridge, located 800 metres east of the OR174 Blair Road Interchange is now complete and ready for rail to be installed this year. Other activities in the area include construction of a new multi-use pathway, initial ballast placement, and the installation of jersey barriers and permanent fencing.

Montréal Station

Station construction has begun and will continue to Spring of 2023, with bridge bases and station foundation work underway. Crews will complete the westbound safety barriers and bridge barrier walls this spring. Trackwork and the direct fixation of rail on the upper deck of the Montreal Road bridge (as described in the Track Work section above) will take place in mid-April.

Green’s Creek

Watch for the arrival of the new Green’s Creek Pedestrian Bridge this May. Once installed the bridge is expected to improve local connections to pathways for pedestrians and cyclists. The new bridge will be delivered in several large pieces and assembled on site. After it is welded together, it will be lifted by crane and bolted into place.


Building the abutments for the new pedestrian bridge at Green’s Creek

Jeanne d’Arc Station

Jeanne d’Arc station construction has been ongoing since May 2021 and is progressing with concrete, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works for the station footings, walls, and slabs. This work continues in 2022. West of Jeanne D’Arc, drainage work in the guideway is complete.

Convent Glen Station

Convent Glen station excavation has been ongoing since September 2021. Station construction began early this year. Activities include utilities and station servicing, watermain work, and column construction.

Place d’Orléans Station

Construction of the future Place d’Orléans LRT Station is underway with excavation, formwork, and rebar installation. This work will continue throughout 2022. A new pedestrian footbridge will be installed in the summer.


The east side of the new Place D’Orléans Station, looking west

Trim Station

Construction of the OC Transpo Park and Ride lot is almost complete with work on lights, sidewalks, and curbs remaining at the site of the future Park and Ride and Trim LRT Station. Excavation, drainage and grading in the guideway is well underway. Trim Station construction began in November 2021. Crews are working on foundations and formwork.

Noise Walls

The construction of noise walls began last May along the north side of OR174. Noise walls are constructed in stages; first by building an earth berm and drainage trenches, then drilling and installing support posts and pre-cast panels. Finally, berms are landscaped.

Two walls on the north side were completed in 2021 and two more are close to completion. A third noise wall on the north side of OR174, west of Montreal Road by East Acres, is slated to begin in April 2022.

On the south side of the highway, additional sound attenuation and noise barriers are being planned. Survey work began this spring to assist with the design and alignment of new noise walls. Upon approval, construction may commence in 2022 and 2023.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS

Typically, most construction is scheduled from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm (for example, this is when station work is done). However, there will be requirements for overnight work across the entire corridor and some intermittent weekend work.

Overnight work is needed at times to accommodate traffic closures, which cannot be done during the day. Overnight work takes place predominantly in the guideway and is dependent upon complex work sequencing and the scheduling of crews and available equipment.

Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is to be expected. Noise and vibration levels are monitored and reported to the City of Ottawa to ensure they are within the limits established for the project. For residents whose properties border on the construction zones, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses.

Site lighting is required to maintain safe working conditions for workers. Use of large lights will be minimized with special attention paid to directing away from homes, roadways, and businesses.

During roadwork activities, motorists can expect lane reductions and closures. Impacts will be communicated to the public by the City of Ottawa. You can sign up for the City’s electronic newsletter as outlined below.

All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction except for highway ramp closures. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place. Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, and posted speed limits and allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.

Accessibility is an important consideration for the Stage 2 LRT project. The Stage 2 team makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites.

The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities; the safety of the public and the construction crews is paramount.

Note: all future 90-Day Lookaheads will be distributed electronically only

To ensure you receive the latest updates, please click this link to sign up

If you require a printed notice, please call 613 915-7087

CONTACT US

  • For more information and updates, please sign up at Ottawa.ca/Stage2Connect
  • If you have a question, please contact Stage2@ottawa.ca
  • If you require special accommodation, please send an email to:

Dianna Ashworth
Stakeholder Relations
Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa
dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca