3 lanes of westbound Hwy. 417 closed at Vanier Parkway this weekend

A sign warns motorists the westbound on-ramps from the Vanier Parkway to Highway 417 westbound will be closed this weekend. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on Highway 417 around the Vanier Parkway this weekend due to construction.

The City of Ottawa says construction work to repair a watermain valve located on the highway will cause lane reductions on the highway and close both westbound on-ramps from the Vanier Parkway to Hwy. 417.

The road closures include:

• The closure of three westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 between the Vanier Parkway and the Nicholas Street/Mann Avenue off-ramp
• The closure of the westbound on-ramps from the Vanier Parkway to the westbound Hwy. 417.

The lane reductions and on-ramp closures at the Vanier Parkway will be in effect from Friday at 9:30 p.m. until Monday at 6 a.m.

The city says signed detours will be in place, and motorists wishing to access the westbound lanes of Highway 417 will be directed to follow the detour of Riverside Drive, east on Industrial Road, left on St. Laurent Boulevard and onto the westbound on-ramp to Highway 417.

“The safety of the public and construction workers remains our highest priority and your patience during construction is appreciated,” the city said in a media release.

“Motorists are encouraged to follow all detour routes, observe traffic control signage and adhere to posted speed limits.”

On-ramp closures

Several Highway 417 lane and ramp closures are expected to end this weekend.

According to the Ministry of Transportation’s website, the Highway 417 westbound on-ramp closure at Parkdale Avenue will end on Friday, and the Hwy. 417 eastbound off-ramp closure at Bronson Avenue will end on Sunday. The Lyon Street South to westbound on-ramp closure and the westbound Island Park Drive off-ramp closure are also expected to end on Friday.

The westbound lanes of Highway 417 remain reduced to three lanes between Kent and Parkdale due to construction until further notice.