LRT Build To Close Parkway For Two Full Weekends

10/16/2025

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As part of the Stage 2 O-Train project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be fully closed in both directions from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive on the following dates and times:

Saturday, October 18 starting at 5:30 am until Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 pm
Friday, October 24 starting at 11:30 pm until Monday, October 27 at 5:30 am
The full closures over the two weekends are required to complete critical sewer crossings necessary to restore Kichi Zìbì Mìkan to two lanes of traffic in each direction.

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This is a release from the City of Ottawa.

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Access from both Woodroffe Avenue and Carling Avenue to Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed. Access to Westboro Beach will be maintained from Island Park Drive.
Traffic Detour

Motorists can use the following detours between Carling Avenue and Island Park Drive:

Entering eastbound on the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan between Carling Avenue and Island Park Drive:

Continue east on Carling Avenue until reaching Churchill Avenue.
Turn left onto Churchill Avenue, proceed north until reaching Richmond Road.
Turn right onto Richmond Road, continue east until reaching Island Park Drive.
Turn left onto Island Park Drive, continue north until connecting with the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan.
Entering westbound on the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan at Island Park Drive:

Head south on Island Park Drive until reaching Richmond Road.
Turn right onto Richmond Road, continue west until reaching Churchill Avenue.
Turn left onto Churchill Avenue, continue south until reaching Carling Avenue.
Turn right and continue westbound.
The safety of both the public and construction workers remains our highest priority. We appreciate your continued patience as work continues in the area. Motorists are encouraged to follow all detour routes, observe traffic control signage, and adhere to posted speed limits.

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Pedestrians and cyclists should use designated pathways and follow posted signage to safely navigate around the construction areas. Please allow extra travel time and use increased caution when driving through construction zones.