O-Train East Extension
Major Construction Activities and Community Impacts
July - September, 2021
OVERVIEW
The O-Train East extension will see the 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 Montreal 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; and 3 major culverts.
The LRT will travel predominantly within the median of Ottawa Route (OR) 174.
We are mid-way through 2021 and heavy construction continues to take place throughout the east alignment as crews build rail, pedestrian and road bridges, new highway lanes, the rail guideway (dedicated rail line) and begin station construction.
While it is exciting to see progress on the LRT project, some of these activities may cause disruptions for area residents, including intermittent night work, traffic detours, site lighting or additional construction vehicles in the area. Construction team members review all upcoming work Monday mornings and provide an impact notice for overnight work. By emailing
[email protected] we can share the update with you for awareness.
This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities along the O-Train East LRT project alignment, as well as the expected community impacts including hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility, etc.
MAJOR WORKS
To see the latest renderings of the LRT stations please visit:
https://ottawa.ca/en/planning-developmen...l-transit-project/o-train-east-extension
Blair Station to Montreal Road Interchange
Work continues to progress on the 174 Median Rail Bridge, 800 metres east of the OR174 Blair Road Interchange. With girders and decking installed and concrete poured, final details such as the installation of parapets and other works are left remaining. The bridge will be completed in mid-September 2021, with guideway and track work to follow thereafter.
Time lapse video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL9jERdgS-I
Currently, eastbound, and westbound traffic are directed to the south side of the existing median allowing for the continued construction of the 174 Median Rail bridge. The construction of new westbound lanes on the north side will start in Summer 2021 and will be completed by the end of September 2021.
Montréal Station
Crews and equipment continue to build a new bridge within the median of the OR174 and the Montreal Road Interchange for the LRT guideway and tracks.
To facilitate this work, lane closures continue to be in place until mid-July 2021. Northbound lanes under the OR174 overpass continue to be closed and southbound lanes have been repurposed to accommodate bi-directional traffic. As a result, vehicular lanes have been reduced to one lane in each direction. Pedestrians and cycling movements continue to be maintained via the newly improved multi-use pathway (MUP) on the south side of Montreal Road. After mid-July 2021, northbound lanes will continue to be closed, however, lane adjustments will be made to carry normal traffic flow in both directions.
Bridge construction and station excavation will continue until mid-September 2021. Construction activities will include the installation of girders, deck panels, parapets, and other works. Once the bridge is completed, the start of the station construction will begin in September 2021.
The first laying of rail tracks will happen at the beginning of September 2021, east of the future Montréal LRT Station.
Jeanne d’Arc Station
Significant road and ramp work were completed this past Spring over several weekends. In addition, excavation in the median of OR174 took place to facilitate the construction start of the future Jeanne d’Arc LRT Station which also started in the Spring.
Residents over the summer months can expect that station construction will continue in the median.
Westbound OR174 widening between Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway and Green’s Creek will start in July 2021 with lane closures expected to be required in mid-August.
Work on a pedestrian bridge at Green’s Creek started in the Spring and is targeted to be completed in the Winter 2022.
In addition, work on the guideway between Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway to Orléans Boulevard Overpass will continue over the Summer months and will be completed in September 2021 and ready for the installation of ties and tracks.
Convent Glen Station
Over the Spring, major utilities and drainage work took place on both the north and south sides around Orléans Boulevard. This was required to facilitate upcoming roadwork.
Roadwork to facilitate the realignment of the OR174 eastbound and westbound started this past June and will continue until the end of August 2021. Motorists can expect lane closures in both directions of OR174 throughout the summer. Any traffic impacts will be communicated in advance.
Guideway (median) work in the form of removal and excavation of asphalt and concrete will begin in September 2021.
Place d’Orléans Station
Significant road and ramp work were completed this past Spring over several weekends.
Rock breaking and excavation in the OR174 median, required for the guideway and the future Place d’Orléans LRT Station, will continue until the end of July 2021. Once completed, the station construction will begin.
To construct a noise wall west of the OC Transpo Orléans Park & Ride crews and equipment will begin clearing the area in early July 2021. Work will include site mobilization, tree and vegetation removal. Multiple trees will be removed as part of this construction work. In addition, in early July 2021, the closure of the MUP between Billberry Creek and the Park & Ride will take place. Fencing will be in place to create a safe work zone, away from pedestrians and cyclists. A MUP detour along Billberry Drive and Joe Jamieson Park will be accessible during the closure of the existing MUP with detour signage visible.
Trim Station
Over the Spring, major utilities and drainage work took place at the OC Transpo Trim Park & Ride and around the site of the future Trim LRT Station. The work is ongoing.
In addition, the construction of a new eastbound off-ramp, and the new Trim Road North/South realignment began in the Spring with topsoil removal, embankment, and granular placement. Most of the work is expected to be completed by mid-August 2021.The 174 eastbound realignment and the excavation of the new Station will start this fall.
Eastbound and westbound OR174 realignment which began in June 2021 will continue until the end of September 2021. The work is required for the guideway and the future Trim LRT Station. Once space has been created, rock breaking and excavation in the OR174 median will begin in September 2021 for the guideway.
- June 26-27, 2021: full eastbound and westbound OR174 lane closures at Taylor Creek
- July 24-25, 2021: full westbound closure and lane shifts for the new northwest on-ramp acceleration lane with temporary tie on to the existing OR174 westbound lane at Montreal Interchange
- August 7-8, 2021: eastbound and westbound OR174 lane closures at Trim Road
- September 11-12, 2021: eastbound and westbound OR174 lane closures at Tenth Line Road
Noise Walls
The construction of four (4) noise walls along the north side corridor of OR174 between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and Tenth Line Road began in May 2021. This work will continue through the Fall, 2021 at the following locations:
- OR174 between Orléans Boulevard and Bilberry Creek
- OR174 west of Tenth Line Road
- OR174 between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and Orléans Boulevard
- OR174 between Bilberry Creek and the Oc Transpo Orléans Park & Ride
COMMUNITY IMPACTS
Typically, most work is scheduled to occur from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. However, throughout the notice period, there will be requirements for overnight work across the entire corridor, and some intermittent weekend work.
Night work is needed at times to accommodate work that requires traffic closures that cannot be done during the day, thus mitigating impacts on the travelling public. In addition, for works that are schedule critical, night work may be required to meet the schedule on this large and complex project.
Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Noise and vibration levels are continuously monitored and reported to the City to ensure they are within the limits established for the Project.
Site lighting for overnight work will be required.
During roadworks, such as the realignment of the OR174 to make space for the guideway (median), commuters can expect lane reductions and lane closures. Any impacts will be communicated to the public through the City’s electronic newsletter. Sign up to receive updates at Ottawa.ca/Stage2Connect.
All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction apart from highway ramp closures. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place. Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, and allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.
For residents whose property borders the affected construction zone, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses. The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities.
The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.
Reminder: The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
CONTACT US
This notice provides an overview of major activities expected to occur until September 2021. Specific timing of activities, including road closures or detours, overnight activities, or other major works, will be communicated in advance via the Stage 2 project e-newsletter. Please sign up to ensure you receive the latest updates.
To receive these newsletter updates please sign up at Ottawa.ca/Stage2Connect.
For any other questions, please contact
[email protected].
For other accommodations, please contact:
Dianna Ashworth
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program
City of Ottawa
www.ottawa.ca/stage2
https://mailchi.mp/b58b5bdfe1d3/90-day-lookahead?e=f37f60b514
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