Confederation Line (Stage 1) | In Service 1.0

[1overcosc]

Originally Posted by Admiral Nelson

What's the plan for Albert & Slater once the LRT is running? Will we keep the transit lanes for STO and the remaining local OC Transpo routes?

I seem to recall that a road diet was suggested in the Downtown Moves study a few years ago, partly to accommodate LRT generated pedestrian volumes.

I don't think we have one yet.

I believe Albert & Slater are both pegged for segregated cycling lanes (along with Wellington and the existing ones on Laurier creating quite the cycling grid!), which would probably come from the bus lanes.

It's possible that the city may decide to open up those lanes for traffic to offset the loss of lanes on Queen Street due to bigger sidewalks in the shorter term, though.

My preference would be to keep them as bus lanes for STO. STO buses could be rerouted off Rideau/Wellington, with STO using Waller to get down to the Mac Bridge and then Bay/Lyon to get back up to Gatineau. That would free up space on Rideau/Wellington for the inner city locals making them run better. Also deals with the overload of buses at the Rideau Centre's Rideau Street stops.

The only OC locals operating on Albert/Slater are routes 16 and 85 (Transitway makes up all the rest). One or both may continue as local routes on Albert/Slater. Personally, I'd keep the 16 there and for the 85, have it go to Gatineau via Lebreton station.

[hwy418]

Originally Posted by 1overcosc

I don't think we have one yet.

I believe Albert & Slater are both pegged for segregated cycling lanes (along with Wellington and the existing ones on Laurier creating quite the cycling grid!), which would probably come from the bus lanes.

It's possible that the city may decide to open up those lanes for traffic to offset the loss of lanes on Queen Street due to bigger sidewalks in the shorter term, though.

My preference would be to keep them as bus lanes for STO. STO buses could be rerouted off Rideau/Wellington, with STO using Waller to get down to the Mac Bridge and then Bay/Lyon to get back up to Gatineau. That would free up space on Rideau/Wellington for the inner city locals making them run better. Also deals with the overload of buses at the Rideau Centre's Rideau Street stops.

The only OC locals operating on Albert/Slater are routes 16 and 85 (Transitway makes up all the rest). One or both may continue as local routes on Albert/Slater. Personally, I'd keep the 16 there and for the 85, have it go to Gatineau via Lebreton station.

I too would like to see the STO buses diverted to Albert/Slater and the Mac Bridge. However I think it makes more sense for the buses to continue along Albert to Booth to allow for a transfer at Pimisi Station.

[1overcosc]

I think the STO does some sort of thing where buses serve both DT Hull and DT Ottawa which requires buses to use the Portage bridge specifically, but I may be wrong.

[Capital Shaun]

Originally Posted by 1overcosc

I think the STO does some sort of thing where buses serve both DT Hull and DT Ottawa which requires buses to use the Portage bridge specifically, but I may be wrong.

That's correct. Many STO routes serve both downtowns.

[rocketphish]

Construction Update
Week of August 17

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Scott Street Widening

Crews continue road widening works, from Carruthers to Holland avenues. Work includes completing curb removals, installing monitoring and concrete slabs for duct banks.

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Lyon Station

Crews continue concrete pours of the arch in the running tunnel. Reinforcements are ongoing in the cavern, and include umbrella installations. Jawbreaker continues mining in drifts.

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Lyon Station East Entrance

Chipping and removals occur at the concourse level in Place de Ville. Crews continue relocating communications systems and conduits.

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Lyon Station West Entrance

Crews continue mobilizing to begin shoring and drilling at the Lyon Station west entrance. Work also includes the installation of manholes.

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Parliament Station Cavern

Chewrocka mines the central pillar this week and crews begin installing the umbrella. Construction continues on the running tunnel starter walls, including concrete pours.

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Rideau Station Cavern and East Entrance

Mining of the HVAC adit and elevator adit is ongoing. Crews continue reinforcements in the station cavern. Waterproofing is underway in the running tunnel.

Preparatory works for shoring and excavation occur at the Rideau Station east entrance.

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Hurdman Station

Work on the new bus loop includes paving and line painting, and finalizing the pedestrian access and new island. The new bus loop will be used during station construction later this fall. Pathway realignment will be in place until station construction works are complete.

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Tremblay, St-Laurent, Cyrville and Blair Stations

Demolition of the existing structures onsite is ongoing at Cyrville and Blair stations, and removals occur at St-Laurent Station. Crews continue trailer set-up and mobilization at Tremblay Station. Pathway realignment around the stations continues and will be in place until construction is complete.

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Guideway – Booth Street Bridge

Bridge construction continues and includes installation of rebar and formwork at the south abutment, in addition to finalizing pours of the pier caps and excavation at the north abutment.

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Guideway – Hurdman Station

Crews finalize pours of the pier caps and continue working on the girders. Construction of the embankment continues east of the station. Pathway realignment will be in place until construction is complete.

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Guideway – Tremblay Station

Reinforcements of the protection system and excavation are ongoing for the next weeks east of the VIA Rail Station. Pathway realignment will be in place until construction is complete.

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Guideway – St-Laurent, Cyrville and Blair Stations

Crews continue excavating and installing duct banks along this section of guideway. Preparations to install caissons for the overhead catenary poles occur this week.

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Belfast Yard Administration and Maintenance Building

Flooring installation occurs at the main entrance area inside the building and crews are finalizing the doors and ceilings. Track installation continues for the maintenance bay, and sanding and washing areas. Final glazing and panel installation on the building has begun.

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Belfast Yard Vehicle Storage Shed, Yard and Connector Works

Crews continue ballast and tamping in the shed and yard. Additional yard works include completing curbs and sidewalks, grading, paving, and installing duct banks moving east. Connector works include preparations to install slabs for the tracks, backfilling and vent construction.

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Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Lyon Station east entrance excavation and west shaft construction.
• University of Ottawa utility tunnel relocation along Nicholas Street to the East Portal.
• Rideau Station west entrance excavation.
• Girder installations for the Hurdman Station elevated guideway.
• Mobilization to begin assembly of the Alstom Citadis light rail vehicles at Belfast Yard.
• Installation of the roof at the Belfast Yard connector.
• Final works for Highway 417 widening project.

http://www.ligneconfederationline.ca/construction/construction-update-36/

[eemy]

Is that the first picture we've seen of a completed tunnel section, minus the tracks and whatnot of course?

[eltodesukane]

The Construction Update pictures are too small. Can hardly see anything.

[Kitchissippi]

It would be interesting to see a video of how they pump concrete into that form and how they move it after it's set. I wonder if the formwork structure is on some sort of track, the photo is kind of blurry and doesn't show much of the ground

[bikegypsy]

Anyone know when they will begin assembling the trains?

[1overcosc]

^ I think that's starting up in the fall.

[bikegypsy]

Originally Posted by 1overcosc

^ I think that's starting up in the fall.

That's great! Thank you

[rocketphish]

Originally Posted by eltodesukane

The Construction Update pictures are too small. Can hardly see anything.

That's why I provide the reference link at the bottom of my posts... so that you can go to the original page and click on the photos to view the larger ones.

[citydwlr]

Here's another interior shot of the Lyon Station tunnel from the City of Ottawa's Twitter feed:


[Source]

[1overcosc]

(Wrong thread).

[MoreTrains]

Originally Posted by 1overcosc

(wrong thread).

no! It cant be!!!

[Kitchissippi]

The Lyon station cavern doesn't seem to be that large, I know a lot of people who would feel really claustrophobic in that space. It looks barely wide enough for two trains and very narrow platforms.

[bikegypsy]

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

The Lyon station cavern doesn't seem to be that large, I know a lot of people who would feel really claustrophobic in that space. It looks barely wide enough for two trains and very narrow platforms.

I don't think it's the station itself we're seeing in that photo, but just the tunnel.

[1overcosc]

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

The Lyon station cavern doesn't seem to be that large, I know a lot of people who would feel really claustrophobic in that space. It looks barely wide enough for two trains and very narrow platforms.

Originally Posted by bikegypsy

I don't think it's the station itself we're seeing in that photo, but just the tunnel.

That photo is just the running tunnel. That photo can't be showing any platforms because platforms wouldn't be shaped like that.

[rocketphish]

Confederation Line work prompts Rideau Street restrictions

The Ottawa Citizen
Published on: August 21, 2015 | Last Updated: August 21, 2015 2:28 PM EDT

Starting next Friday, new traffic restrictions will be implemented on Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street as part of the massive O-Train Confederation Line project.

The restrictions — in place until the line opens in 2018 — are required due to construction of the Rideau Station entrances and vent shafts.

Motorists and cyclists will be detoured and detour signage will be in place. The taxi stand on Rideau Street will be relocated to George Street, east of William Street.

Under the restrictions, one lane in each direction will remain open for exempt vehicles only: OC Transpo and STO buses, taxis, delivery vehicles and light rail transit construction vehicles.

Businesses will be open as usual and pedestrian access will continue, except for the south sidewalk between Sussex and the signalized pedestrian crossing at the Rideau Centre entrance.

OC Transpo will continue to operate regular routes and schedules along Rideau Street using existing stops. For more information, please visit octranspo.com.

There will be changes to Outaouais bus service. Visit sto.ca for details.

Once completed, Rideau Station will have an east entrance in the future Scotiabank building at Rideau and William streets, a west entrance integrated into the Rideau Centre at the corner of Colonel By Drive and Rideau Street, and a mid-level entrance with access via the Rideau Centre elevator.

The City of Ottawa has tools on ottawa.ca to help motorists and transit users plan their routes and manage their commute.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/confederation-line-work-prompts-rideau-street-restrictions

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by 1overcosc

This is my main sore point. In Toronto, in many areas of the city, buses are available only on arterials, and you have to walk out of the neighbourhood to catch the bus. As a result, 10-15 minute walks to the nearest bus stop are common but once you get to the bus stop, you're never waiting too long as the buses are almost all 10-15 minute frequency all day long even on Sunday evenings and such, and the bus ride isn't long--you can go halfway across the city in maybe 15 minutes. Having seen it, and used it, in person, I can say it's way better than our system of having buses come close to everyone's doors but only coming every 30-60 minutes and taking half an hour just to get out of the area.

The 2011 service reorganization/cut did make a bit of a push in that direction, but not enough.

A 10-15 minute walk, plus a 10-15 minute headway, equals a 20-30 minute effective wait for a bus if you don't get your timing just right.

I'm not sure that's much of an improvement.