Highway 417 To Be Closed For Another Weekend

Published 07/17/2023 · Updated 07/17/2023

This is a release from the City of Ottawa:

Highway 417 and select ramps will be closed in both directions between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road from Friday, July 28 at 11 pm until Monday, July 31 at 5 am.

The following ramps will also be closed:

The eastbound on-ramps from Richmond Road
The eastbound on-ramps from Pinecrest Road
The eastbound off-ramp to Woodroffe Avenue
The westbound on-ramp from Maitland Avenue
The westbound on-ramp from Woodroffe Avenue
The westbound off-ramp to Pinecrest Road

Motorists will need to follow the signed detour routes:

Westbound detour

Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn left on Carling Avenue
Turn left at Richmond Road
Turn left at Pinecrest Road
Turn right on to the onramp to re-enter Highway 417

Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn left on Carling Avenue
Turn left at Richmond Road
Turn right on to the onramp to re-enter Highway 417

Eastbound detour

Exit Highway 417 at Greenbank Road
Turn right on Greenbank Road
Turn left on Baseline Road
Turn left on Woodroffe Avenue
Turn right onto the onramp to re-enter Highway 417

The closure is required as part of the Stage 2 West extension to install a pedestrian bridge that will enhance neighbourhood connectivity and provide direct access to the future Queensview Station from Baxter Road.

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