The Queensway is closed eastbound between Carling/Kirkwood and Metcalfe Street and westbound between Metcalfe/Catherine and Bronson Avenue until 6 a.m. Tuesday for construction.
The project to replace an aging bridge on Highway 417 is proceeding as quickly as possible, according to the provincial government, as contractors work to allow traffic on the Queensway to resume as scheduled Tuesday morning.
Saturday saw thousands of drivers leaving early to beat the traffic to the Canadian Tire Centre for the Ottawa Senators' 1 p.m. game against the Detroit Red Wings. More than 18,000 fans were in attendance. The aging Percy Street overpass was initially scheduled to be replaced during the weekend of Aug. 10 to 13, but the work was postponed at the last minute. The Ministry of Transportation said in August that the decision to postpone the work was due to"additional time being needed to finish preparation and make final adjustments to the bridges," adding"rapid bridge replacements are complex undertaking.
Drivers deal with lengthy delays as Percy Street bridge replacement snarls traffic on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Highway 417 ramp closuresDriving eastbound from Woodroffe to St. Laurent took about 50 minutes, with Carling Avenue the worst part of the trip. Without any significant traffic, this trip normally takes around six minutes.
Here is a look at the detour route for Highway 417 eastbound during the weekend of Oct. 19 to 24. Chamberlain Avenue is closed between Percy Street and Bronson Avenue until Nov. 1.Imperial Street is closed between Renfrew Avenue and Chamberlain Avenue.St.
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