Confederation Line (Stage 1) | In Service 1.0 - Page 79

1overcosc · #**1561** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 2:50 PM**

I've been keeping track of the roadheaders on the website (http://www.confederationline.ca/en/the-build/downtown-tunnel/roadheaders/) where they show how much each one has excavated. Crocodile Rouge is really flying, it got 48 metres excavated last week alone! Normally they average 20-25 metres per week. It's on track to start excavating Rideau Station by the holidays. On the other side, Lyon station excavation looks like it will be done around January or February. At that point, Jawbreaker will technically be done its work... but I imagine it will move east to help out Chewrocka with Parliament station. (Chewrocka was pulled out of Parliament to help with Lyon, so it's clearly possible to do that).

J.OT13 · #**1562** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 3:39 PM**

Jawbraker and Chewrocka are digging Lyon from two opposite directions, J digging towards the east, C digging towards the west, and will meet in the middle. I don't think they can work side by side, but I could be wrong.

I could never understand why they had Chewrocka stop it's work on Parliament to help with Lyon. Seems counter productive.

HighwayStar · #**1563** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 3:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.OT13

I could never understand why they had Chewrocka stop it's work on Parliament to help with Lyon. Seems counter productive.

This is just a completely random guess on my part.... how about:
- Jawbreaker is working full speed on Lyon station
- Chewrocka drills just the tunnel to Lyon, but didn't really get much done on Parliament Station
- Once broken through, Chewrocka hightails it back to work on the tunnel from Parliament to Rideau
- Jawbreaker finishes Lyon Station, then moves to work on Parliament Station.

That way, crews can start on the next phase of Lyon station, while still making efficient use of all roadheaders...

1overcosc · #**1564** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 4:01 PM**

^ Makes sense. May also have something to do with compensating for the pause that Crocodile Rouge had from that sinkhole.

Dado · #**1565** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 4:37 PM**

Another reason could relate to removal of spoil: once the tunnel exists from the west portal all the way to Parliament, any further spoil from east of Parliament can be removed via the tunnel itself through the west portal rather than up the central shaft.

It has got to be more time consuming, costly and disruptive to remove spoil from the middle of downtown Ottawa up a shaft than from LeBreton Flats on the level.

eemy · #**1566** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 4:45 PM**

Wasn't the underground portion one of the first scheduled to be complete? I imagine they wouldn't be overly concerned with the schedule since there is already a healthy buffer in place.

1overcosc · #**1567** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 4:57 PM**

^ Depends on the exact nature of the P3 contract. P3 contracts often include harsh penalties for delays and rewards for completing early. RTG may be moving quickly in hopes of securing an early opening (perhaps in April 2018 or January 2018 instead of the scheduled May) for a reward, or perhaps for good PR to win a Phase 2 contract.

Uhuniau · #**1568** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 9:28 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM1

Soon we will have Cfb Rockcliffe as the biggest lost opportunity. No transit...

Sad, but true... and a slightly cutesier suburban design, too, instead of an urban one.

Why does no one know how to design a city any more?

Why do we keep getting saddled with suburban crap, even in relatively central locations?

Uhuniau · #**1569** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 9:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighwayStar

This is just a completely random guess on my part.... how about:
- Jawbreaker is working full speed on Lyon station
- Chewrocka drills just the tunnel to Lyon, but didn't really get much done on Parliament Station
- Once broken through, Chewrocka hightails it back to work on the tunnel from Parliament to Rideau
- Jawbreaker finishes Lyon Station, then moves to work on Parliament Station.

That way, crews can start on the next phase of Lyon station, while still making efficient use of all roadheaders...

Maybe Chewrocka can then backtrack and rough-in a future Confederation Square station, just for kicks.

MoreTrains · #**1570** Posted **Oct 16, 2014, 3:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Maybe Chewrocka can then backtrack and rough-in a future Confederation Square station, just for kicks.

Isnt that just a fanciful wish, but I am sure alot of us would agree, for a north south subway... or to add in other east west lines, or lines from Gatineau.

JM1 · #**1571** Posted **Oct 16, 2014, 6:58 PM**

Does anyone know how the cost of tunneling breaks down?

I am thinking the station caverns are the most expensive piece. Or the shot-creting.

Is the actual roadheader digging relatively inexpensive?

I am just trying to understand what would drive the costs of:
1. A Sandy hill Truck tunnel
2. A Montreal/Rideau/Bank tunnel

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoreTrains

Isnt that just a fanciful wish, but I am sure alot of us would agree, for a north south subway... or to add in other east west lines, or lines from Gatineau.

FFX-ME · #**1572** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 3:34 PM**

It's sad what has happened to public transportation in Canada and the USA. Most cities (even cities as small as Cornwall, ON) had comprehensive light rail networks:

http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/streetcar-list.html

Because of the GM streetcar scandal, all the tracks were removed in favour of buses whereas Europe and Asia largely updated their rail transit instead and now have the greatest transit systems in the world. Here is what Ottawa's street car network looked like in 1948, imagine what the city would look like now if these tracks were upgraded instead of trashed:

http://www.tundria.com/trams/CAN/Ottawa-1948.shtml

Aylmer · #**1573** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 3:53 PM**

As much as I wish we still had tracks running through Ottawa, I do have to point out that the streetcar had become pretty dysfunctional: before autodom, they were the masters of the road, moving quickly with few obstacles, much like SLRT today. Once the automobile become widespread, the streetcar became bogged down and subject to frustrating delays because of turning or idle cars. In Toronto, I find the streetcar charming, but it's incredibly frustrating when you actually want to get somewhere.

However, the course of action should have been to give streetcar their own right-of-way instead of ripping up the tracks and some lines which already had their own RoW(like to Britannia and Aylmer) should have been kept in operation.

Uhuniau · #**1574** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 5:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aylmer

As much as I wish we still had tracks running through Ottawa, I do have to point out that the streetcar had become pretty dysfunctional: before autodom, they were the masters of the road, moving quickly with few obstacles, much like SLRT today. Once the automobile become widespread, the streetcar became bogged down and subject to frustrating delays because of turning or idle cars. In Toronto, I find the streetcar charming, but it's incredibly frustrating when you actually want to get somewhere.

No more frustrating than on a bus, and a hell of a lot smoother ride.

Is there anywhere where the bus drivers are more clutz-footed, and unaware that they are driving a bus full of passengers, many of whom are standing, than Ottawa?

Beedok · #**1575** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 5:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Is there anywhere where the bus drivers are more clutz-footed, and unaware that they are driving a bus full of passengers, many of whom are standing, than Ottawa?

I would say Thunder Bay has a fair number of drivers who are worse.

Aylmer · #**1576** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 6:38 PM**

The ride is indeed smooth as a baby's bottom. But I had to take the streetcar to catch a train (because the subway opens at 9am (!) on Sundays) and having to wait for every jaydriver and the very slow turning made it arguably more frustrating than a bus.

But riding on St Clair or Spadina was a dream

rocketphish · #**1577** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 3:31 AM**

Construction Summary
Week of October 12, 2014

Central Segment

Tunnel

West Portal (Jawbreaker)

Excavation in drifts continues as mining progresses toward the west entrance of Lyon Station.
Cavern reinforcement is ongoing.
Mining in drifts is anticipated to be completed in January 2015.

Central Shaft (Chewrocka)

Mining west toward Lyon Station continues in the running tunnel.
Construction of a lower level support system is ongoing in the drifts.
Waterproofing occurs this week.

Safety - Intermediate Shaft - Drift 1B invert wall rebar progress

East Portal (Crocodile Rouge)

Mining 24/7 is scheduled to continue until spring 2015.
Mining, shotcreting and rockbolt installation continue.
Mining under Waller Street near Daly Avenue continues as excavation progresses toward Rideau Station cavern.

For weekly updates on tunnel excavation progress please visit the Roadheader page.

Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)

MSF Building

Petruco

Long-term closure of Belfast Road, south of Tremblay Road to Trainyards Drive and north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

MSF Administration and Maintenance Building

Steel erection is ongoing on the MSF building and the shed, and roofing continues.
Formwork continues for future track system.
Masonry continues onsite prior to building envelope works scheduled to begin in the next weeks.
Site utilities north and south of Belfast Road, caisson installation and storm sewer work on the MSF site progress.

MSF Connector – Works on the MSF connector, which will allow vehicles to travel to and from the Light Rail Transit (LRT) track to the MSF, advance and include:

The installation of whalers[i].
Pouring the mud slab.

Hurdman Station (Station construction is scheduled to begin as early as spring/summer 2015)

Elevated guideway work has begun for the future Hurdman Station, and includes piling and drilling caissons north of the existing Hurdman Station.

Civic Works

Highway 417 Roadwork, Widening and Structure Rehabilitation

Roadworks

Work on Highway 417 median lanes progresses with excavation, drilling of median foundations, pouring median walls and sewers from Cyrville Road to Nicholas Street.
Panel installation advances on the retaining wall along the highway.
Light pole installation advances and includes wiring, boring[ii], and pouring of concrete footing.
Roadway construction is ongoing such as excavation, milling[iii], placing and compacting granular advances.
Retaining wall and grading work at Robinson Avenue advances.

Safety- Centre E of Coventry

Signage

The three message signs have been installed and are expected to be operational imminently.

Structures

Widening, reconstruction and rehabilitation of various bridge structures continues along the highway.

Lees Avenue Underpass

Final works are ongoing for the next weeks on the retaining wall including pouring and closing the retaining wall on the north side of the structure.
Concrete work is being completed on the piers.
General site cleanup begins.

Lees 2

Hurdman Bridge

Demolition of the structure’s median span is ongoing and includes stripping the deck and access platforms, demolishing of the girder span and removal of the deck.
Girder bracing and shimming[iv] also continues as part of the work.
Assembly of gantry crane begins in anticipation of bridge girder removals scheduled for the weekend of October 18.

Hurdman

Vanier Parkway Overpass

Final works on the new bridge advance, following the successful replacement of the structure and include forming and concrete work.
Final Vanier Parkway roadway rehabilitation works are ongoing and include sewers, grading, paving, completing the new curb and sidewalks, as well as relocating intersection lighting.

Vanier Bridge New

Coventry Pedestrian Footbridge

Construction of the new footbridge superstructure, including installation of glass panels and roofing systems, work continues.
Work on the south abutment stars advances, while formwork continues at the ramp.
General site cleanup has also commenced.

Safety - Coventry P.Bridge Frames

Belfast Road Underpass – Reconstruction is ongoing as long-term closure of Belfast Road, north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

Construction on the underpass’ median pier progresses.
Forming of the concrete deck continues.

Belfast

St. Laurent Overpass

General site clean-up and demobilization continues as work on the St. Laurent overpass is substantially completed.

St. Laurent

Stay on-track with us and follow our progress by visiting the sections related to each area of construction at the top of this webpage.

[i] Whalers are horizontal reinforcement used to secure upright structures, such as formwork for the pouring of concrete.
[ii] Boring refers to the act or process of enlarging a hole.
[iii] Milling refers to the process of removing asphalt pavement with a machine.
[iv] Girder bracing serves to stabilize the main girders during construction and shimming refers to adjusting it into its proper location.

rocketphish · #**1578** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 3:35 AM**

Construction Summary
Week of October 19, 2014

Central Segment

Tunnel

West Portal (Jawbreaker)

Excavation in drifts is ongoing as mining progresses toward the west entrance of Lyon Station.
Cavern reinforcement is ongoing.
Mining in drifts is anticipated to be completed in January 2015.

Central Shaft (Chewrocka)

Mining west toward Lyon Station continues.
Construction of a lower level support system is ongoing for the next weeks in the drifts
Rebar installation continues.

20141001 Intermediate Shaft - Drift 1B invert wall rebar substantially completed

East Portal (Crocodile Rouge)

Mining 24/7 is scheduled to continue until spring 2015.
Shotcreting and rockbolt installation is ongoing.
Mining advances under Waller Street at Daly Avenue as excavation progresses toward Rideau Station cavern.

2014 10 14 EP - IMG_0884

East Segment

Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)

Long-term closure of Belfast Road, south of Tremblay Road to Trainyards Drive and north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

MSF Administration and Maintenance Building

Steel erection is ongoing on the MSF building and the shed.
Formwork advances for future track system and roofing continues.
Masonry continues in advance of building envelope works scheduled to begin in late fall.
Site utilities north and south of Belfast Road, and caisson installation continue.

MSF Connector – Works on the MSF connector, which will allow vehicles to travel to and from the Light Rail Transit (LRT) track to the MSF, advance and include:

The installation of whalers[i].
Pouring the mud slab.

Hurdman Station (Station construction is scheduled to begin as early as spring/summer 2015)

Elevated guideway work is ongoing for the future Hurdman Station, and includes piling and drilling caissons north of the existing Hurdman Station. This work is scheduled to continue until the New Year.

20141014 Hurdman Station 4

IMG_8517

Civic Works

Highway 417 Roadwork, Widening and Structure Rehabilitation

Roadworks

Work advances on Highway 417 median lanes and includes median barrier wall removal, excavation, drilling of median foundations, pouring median walls and sewers.
Panel installation continues on the retaining wall along the highway.
Light pole installation is ongoing and includes wiring, boring[ii], and pouring of concrete footing.
Roadway construction such as excavation, milling[iii], placing and compacting granular continues.
Ongoing retaining wall and grading work advance at Robinson Avenue.

20141008 Center Median Conventry-West

Signage

The three message signs have been installed and are expected to be operational shortly.

Structures

Widening, reconstruction and rehabilitation of various bridge structures continues along the highway.

Lees Avenue Underpass

Final works including installation of rebar, pouring and forming of the retaining wall and piers, continue for the next weeks.
General site cleanup continues.

Lees Bridge South Side 2

Hurdman Bridge

Demolition of the structure’s median span continues and includes chipping of pier caps.
Assembly of the gantry crane was completed and removal and demolishment of median span girders will be completed by the beginning of the week.
Demolishment of abutments and footings occur all week and are ongoing until the end of the month.
Temporary closure of east and west multi-use pathway continues to allow for abutment demolition work to continue.

Vanier Parkway Overpass

Works on the new bridge continues, following and includes forming and concrete work.
Ongoing Vanier Parkway roadway rehabilitation progresses, including final work on sewers, grading, paving, completing the new curb and sidewalks, as well as relocating intersection lighting.

Coventry Pedestrian Footbridge

Construction of the new footbridge superstructure, including installation of glass panels and roofing systems, continues.
Ongoing work on the south abutment stars progresses, while formwork advances at the ramp.
General site cleanup has also commenced in anticipation of final construction by end of the year.

20141008 Coventry Ramp South

Belfast Road Underpass – Reconstruction is ongoing as long-term closure of Belfast Road, north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

Construction on the underpass’ median pier continues.
Forming, pouring and curing of the concrete deck advances.

Belfast Bridge Deck

St. Laurent Overpass

General site clean-up and demobilization is ongoing on the St. Laurent overpass.

20141009 St. Laurent Paving 2

Albert Street Civic Works

Work expected the week of October 25, 2014:

Placement of Granular ‘A’ on south side of Albert between Preston to Broad.
City Centre/Albert road excavation and construction
Begin installation of sanitary drop maintenance hole at City Centre
South sidewalk from Preston to Rochester to be closed for construction of new sidewalk.
Tree clearing on Old Wellington south side for a 40m stretch east of the Transitway to prepare for archeological work.

DCIM100GOPRO

Stay on-track with us and follow our progress by visiting the sections related to each area of construction at the top of this webpage.

[i] Whalers are horizontal reinforcement used to secure upright structures, such as formwork for the pouring of concrete.
[ii] Boring refers to the act or process of enlarging a hole.
[iii] Milling refers to the process of removing asphalt pavement with a machine.

rocketphish · #**1579** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 3:39 AM**

Construction Summary
Week of October 26

Central Segment

Tunnel

West Portal (Jawbreaker)

Mining advances toward the west entrance of Lyon Station.
Cavern reinforcement continues, including the installation of rockbolts and shotcrete.
Mining in drifts is anticipated to be ongoing until January 2015.

Central Shaft (Chewrocka)

Mining west toward Lyon Station continues until beginning of November.
Construction of a lower level support system in the drifts continues and includes formwork.
Rebar installation is complete and pouring begins.

20141020 -central shaft-cavern support

East Portal (Crocodile Rouge)

24/7 excavation is ongoing as the roadheader progresses toward Rideau Station cavern.
Shotcreting and rockbolt installation continues.
Mining advances under Waller Street past Daly Avenue.

20141020 - EP- shotcreting at East Portal

East Segment

Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)

Long-term closure of Belfast Road, south of Tremblay Road to Trainyards Drive and north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

MSF Administration and Maintenance Building

Steel erection is ongoing on the MSF building and the shed and is nearing completion.
Formwork advances for future track system and roofing continues with parapet installation.
Masonry continues in advance of building envelope works scheduled to begin in the next weeks.
Site utilities north and south of Belfast Road, and caisson installation continue.

MSF Connector – Works on the MSF connector, which will allow vehicles to travel to and from the Light Rail Transit (LRT) track to the MSF, advance and include:

Excavation
The installation of whalers[i]
Formwork, reinforcement and placing concrete

Hurdman Station (Station construction is scheduled to begin as early as spring/summer 2015)

Elevated guideway work is ongoing for the future Hurdman Station, and includes piling and drilling caissons north of the existing Hurdman Station. This work is scheduled to continue until the New Year.

Civic Works

Highway 417 Roadwork, Widening and Structure Rehabilitation

Roadworks

Work on Highway 417 median lanes advances and includes median barrier wall removal, excavation, drilling of median foundations, pouring median walls and sewers.
Panel installation is ongoing on the retaining wall along the highway.
Wiring, boring[ii], and pouring of concrete footing continues for light pole installations along the highway and electrical work is ongoing at St. Laurent, Lemieux and Labelle streets.
Roadway construction such as excavation, milling[iii], placing and compacting granular continues.
Retaining wall and grading work progress at Robinson Avenue.

20141022 Center Median @ Coventry

Signage

The three message signs have been installed and are expected to be operational shortly.

Structures

Widening, reconstruction and rehabilitation of various bridge structures continues along the highway.

Lees Avenue Underpass

Pouring and forming of the retaining wall and piers and other final works continue for the next weeks.

Hurdman Bridge

Ongoing demolition of the structure’s median span progresses and includes chipping and forming of pier caps.
Removal and demolishment of median span girders was completed. Demolishment of abutments and footings and excavation are ongoing.
Ongoing closure of east and west multiuse pathway continues for abutment demolition work.

20141019 Girder removal at Hurdman Bridge

Vanier Parkway Overpass

Work progresses on the new bridge and includes backfilling, forming and concrete work.
Vanier Parkway roadway rehabilitation is ongoing and includes final work on sewers, grading, paving, completing the new curb and relocating intersection lighting.

Coventry Pedestrian Footbridge

Construction of the new footbridge superstructure progresses with the installation of glass panels and roofing systems.
Work on the south abutment stairs advances, while formwork continues at the ramp.
General site cleanup continues in anticipation of final construction work by end of the year.

20141020 Coventry Ramp North Stone

Belfast Road Underpass – Reconstruction is ongoing as long-term closure of Belfast Road, north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

Construction is ongoing on the underpass’ median pier.
Ongoing works on the deck continue and include forming, pouring and curing.

20141021 Belfast Bridge Deck

St. Laurent Overpass

General site clean-up and demobilization continues on the St. Laurent overpass.

20141022 St. Laurent Center Median

Albert Street Civic Works

Work expected the week of October 27, 2014:

Preston to be closed from Primrose to Albert from October 25th to November 2nd to allow for the construction of deep sanitary sewers and connections, and road works.

Weekend work and evening work is to be expected. Noise By-law to be adhered to 7am to 10pm except on Sundays which is 9am to 10pm.
Detour will be at Somerset to Booth
City Departments have been notified through the Road Closure permit
Installation of Sanitary pipes and drop man holes at City Centre and Preston
Catch Basin installation at Preston and Albert
Curb installation at Preston
Road excavation and placement of Granular and Asphalt at Preston and Albert

DCIM100GOPRO

Stay on-track with us and follow our progress by visiting the sections related to each area of construction at the top of this webpage.

[i] Whalers are horizontal reinforcement used to secure upright structures, such as formwork for the pouring of concrete.
[ii] Boring refers to the act or process of enlarging a hole.
[iii] Milling refers to the process of removing asphalt pavement with a machine.

rocketphish · #**1580** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 6:20 PM**

Construction Summary
Week of November 2, 2014

Central Segment

Tunnel

West Portal (Jawbreaker)

Mining toward the west entrance of Lyon Station is ongoing.
Cavern reinforcement occurs and includes the installation of rockbolts and shotcrete.
Roadheader mining in West Portal and central shaft approaching punch through from one segment of the tunnel to the other.
Mining in drifts is anticipated to be ongoing until end of 2014.

Central Shaft (Chewrocka)

Mining west toward Lyon Station continues.
Construction of a lower level support system in drifts is ongoing and includes formwork and pouring.
Installation of storm sewers and conduits progresses.

Construction of lower level support system in drifts continues at central shaft

East Portal (Crocodile Rouge)

24/7 excavation is ongoing as the roadheader progresses toward Rideau Station cavern.
Shotcreting and rockbolt installation occurs as excavation continues.
Mining advances toward Dalhousie Street.
Cavern excavation is anticipated as early as late 2014.

Mining advances in East Portal toward Dalhousie Street

For weekly updates on tunnel excavation progress please visit the Roadheader page.

East Segment

Belfast Yard (Maintenance and Storage Facility)

Long-term closure of Belfast Road, south of Tremblay Road to Trainyards Drive and north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

Belfast Yard Administration and Maintenance Building

Steel erection on the Belfast Yard building was completed and is nearing completion on the shed as well as the duct banks.
Formwork advances for future track system and roofing is ongoing with parapet installation.
Masonry continues in advance of building envelope works scheduled to begin in the next weeks.
Site utilities north and south of Belfast Road, and caisson installation advance.

Formwork advances for future track system at the Maintenance and Storage Facility

Belfast Yard Connector – Works on the Belfast Yard connector, which will allow vehicles to travel to and from the Light Rail Transit (LRT) track to the Belfast Yard, advance and include:

Excavation
Installation of whalers[i]
Formwork, reinforcement and placing concrete
Removal of the steel bridge (Verona System) for the temporary VIA Rail track support systems (is scheduled to occur in the next weeks).

Hurdman Station (Station construction is scheduled to begin as early as spring/summer 2015)

Ongoing elevated guideway work for the future Hurdman Station continues until the New Year and includes piling and drilling caissons north of the existing Hurdman Station.

Drilling caissons at Hurdman Station

Civic Works

Highway 417 Roadwork, Widening and Structure Rehabilitation

Roadworks

Work on median lanes continues along Highway 417 and includes median barrier wall removal, excavation, drilling of median foundations, pouring median walls and sewers.
Panel installation on the retaining wall along the highway advances.
Light pole installations are ongoing along the highway and include wiring, boring[ii], and pouring of concrete footing.
Electrical and intersection work at St. Laurent and Lemieux streets progress and include curbs and island reconfiguration.
Roadway excavation, milling[iii], placing and compacting granular is ongoing along the highway.
Grading work continues at Robinson Avenue.
Preparations for winter begin along the highway.

Ongoing median lane rehabilitation along Highway 417

Signage

The three message signs have been installed and are expected to be operational shortly.

Structures

Widening, reconstruction and rehabilitation of various bridge structures advance along the highway. Final works are ongoing at the Lees Avenue underpass, the Vanier Parkway overpass and on the St. Laurent overpass.

Lees Avenue Underpass

Pouring and forming of the retaining wall, installation of precast panels[iv] and other final works continue for the next weeks.

Final works continue on the piers at Lees Avenue underpass

Hurdman Bridge

Demolition of the structure’s median span continues and includes installation of rebar and forming and pouring of pier caps.
Demolishment of abutments and footings and excavation is ongoing.
Alternating closures of the east and west multiuse pathway occurs during abutment demolition work and installation of headwalls[v].

Ongoing demolishment of abutments and footings and excavation at Hurdman Bridge

Vanier Parkway Overpass

Backfilling, forming and concrete work continue on the bridge.
Rehabilitation works for Vanier Parkway roadway are ongoing and involve completing the new curb, paving and relocating intersection lighting.

Backfilling, forming and concrete work continue on the Vanier Parkway overpass

Coventry Pedestrian Footbridge

Construction of the new footbridge superstructure advances with the installation of the roofing system as well as hangers for the suspended ceiling system[vi].
Installation of glazing panels is ongoing on the south side of the footbridge.
Work on the south abutment stairs and vault ceiling continues and general site cleanup is ongoing in anticipation of substantial completion of works by end of the year.

Installed glass panels at Coventry Pedestrian Footbridge

Belfast Road Underpass – Reconstruction is ongoing as long-term closure of Belfast Road, north of Tremblay Road to Coventry Road continues.

Ongoing construction progresses on the underpass’ median pier.
Stripping, forming, and pouring of the parapet walls[vii] and sidewalks occur.

Stripping, forming and pouring of the parapet walls and sidewalks at Belfast Road underpass

St. Laurent Overpass

General site clean-up and demobilization is ongoing for the next weeks on the St. Laurent overpass.

Albert Street Civic Works

Preston Street closure from Primrose Avenue to Albert Street extended to November 9 to complete the vertical drop shaft construction at Preston Street
Installation of sanitary pipes and maintenance holes at City Centre Avenue and Preston Street
Curb installation on Albert Street
Road construction including paving on Albert Street and Preston Street
Weekend work and evening work is to be expected. Noise By-law to be adhered to. 7: 00 am to 10:00 pm except on Sundays which is 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Stay on-track with us and follow our progress by visiting the sections related to each area of construction at the top of this webpage.

[i] Whalers are horizontal reinforcement used to secure upright structures, such as formwork for the pouring of concrete.
[ii] Boring refers to the act or process of enlarging a hole.
[iii] Milling refers to the process of removing asphalt pavement with a machine.
[iv]Precast concrete is concrete that is made in a reusable mold or “form” which is then transported to the construction site and lifted into place. In contrast, standard concrete is poured into site-specific forms and cured on site.
[v]Headwall refers to the small retaining wall placed at the outlet of a culvert or stormwater pipe.
[vi]A suspended ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling that is used for the structure’s infrastructure, including piping, wiring and/or ductwork.
[vii]Parapets are low protective walls that run along the edge of bridges.