You don't have to look far in Kitchissippi Ward to see that construction season is in full force. Here is one current and two upcoming road closures to keep in mind as you make your way around the ward.
Earlier this week, Redwood was closed from Byron to Dovercourt. Here is the flyer sent to local residents:
AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE STREET
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION
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In accordance with The Road Activity By-law 2003-445, permission is hereby granted for you to close the following roadway:
On: Redwood Ave From: Byron Ave To: Dovercourt Ave |
Signage/Conditions:
Merivale Road will be closed for a couple nights later this week from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive. Here's the notice sent to nearby residents:
AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE STREET
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION
In accordance with The Road Activity By-law 2003-445, permission is hereby granted for you to close the following roadway:
On: Merivale Road From: Carling Ave EB To: Island Park Drive |
Under the following conditions:
Update #1
Duration:
Signage/Conditions:
And last but not least, Kirkwood Avenue will be closed between Byron and Clare on August 18 and 19 for the installation of a pedestrian crossing at Kirkwood and Iona and the reinstatement of speed bumps in the proximity of that intersection. This work is being done as the Iona rebuild work nears completion. Here's the notice sent to local residents:
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Kirkwood Avenue between Byron Avenue and Clare Street
Iona Street, Broadhead Avenue and Helena Street Reconstruction
Contract No. ISD16-5028
August 2018
Dear Resident,
Construction work for the Iona Street, Broadhead Avenue and Helena Street Reconstruction is currently underway. In order to facilitate the construction, the City of Ottawa has approved a temporary road closure of Kirkwood Avenue.
Who: The Contractor, Louis W. Bray Construction Ltd., is responsible for the road closure.
Why: The road closure is required in order to complete the ongoing construction, and for safety of the workers and public.
What: Kirkwood Avenue will be closed to traffic between Byron Avenue and Clare Street.
When: Kirkwood Avenue will be closed between Byron Avenue and Clare Street beginning at 7 am on Saturday, August 18 until 6 pm on Sunday, August 19.
Where: Kirkwood Avenue between Byron Avenue and Clare Street.
Detours
Signed detours for vehicles will be provided along Kirkwood-Byron-Churchill-Clare-Kirkwood. Access to properties located within the closed portion of Kirkwood will be maintained north and south of Iona Street, but a hard closure will be located at the Iona Street and Kirkwood Avenue intersection.
OC Transpo routes 16 and 81 will be rerouted:
Additional information will be available at www.octranspo.com.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City. If you require special accommodations, please contact the undersigned. Provisions in the contract have been made in order to ensure Para Transpo vehicles are able to access the apartment buildings within the limits of this project.
Contact Information
To obtain any additional information on this project, please contact the City’s Project Manager. For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1.
City’s Project Manager: On-Site Inspector
Jo-anne Moore, P.Eng Ken LaRose
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects Tel: 613-769-1587
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Dept. Contractor’s Representative
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Stephane Desjardins
Email: jo-anne.moore@ottawa.ca Tel: 613-808-1615
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 43975