Ramp closures and lane reductions on Highway 417

OTTAWA - Starting Saturday, Aug. 10 there will be additional off peak lane closures on Highway 417 in both directions between Nicholas Street and the 174 split.

Signage will be in place to advise commuters of traffic and road changes and motorists are reminded to respect the reduced speed limits and use caution when travelling through construction zones. Many of these construction elements are weather dependant and may be implemented later than the dates given.

This work is being done as part of the Highway 417 expansion project, which began in May, and will add an additional lane in each direction, between Nicholas Street and the Split for rapid transit during the 2015 to 2018 phase of Confederation Line construction.

With all of the construction-related activities underway, residents are encouraged to be flexible with commuting times, stagger work hours or use other alternative means for travel. The public is asked to consider options such as transit, walking, cycling or carpooling.

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

Travel Planner at octranspo.com - transit users can chart and plan routes

City of Ottawa Traffic Report - outlining citywide road closures, traffic restrictions and detours

Interactive traffic map - showing construction areas and live traffic cams throughout the city

Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) cameras along Highway 417

Cycling maps and information - detailing bicycle pathways and lanes throughout the city

Information about additional construction activity will be shared with the public prior to work commencing. Further project details and other information concerning ongoing City roadwork are available on ottawa.ca.

For more information:

Media contact: 613-580-2450

Public inquiries: ottawa.ca

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