18 October 2019 / #news #transportation A pretty big segment of Highway 417 is closing this weekend for bridge workThe extent of this weekend’s highway closure. (Graphic/OttawaStart)A section of Highway 417 will be closed in both directions from 6 pm on Saturday, October 19 until 11 am on Sunday, October 20, resulting in significant traffic impacts.Lane reductions will start at 5 pm on Saturday, followed by the full closure at 6 pm. This closure is required to install the truss that will form the main span of the new Harmer Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.Eastbound on-ramps to the highway will be closed at Carling, Parkdale and Maitland avenues. Westbound on-ramps to the highway will be closed at Bronson Avenue, Rochester Street, Parkdale Avenue, Lyon Street and O’Connor Street.The following detours will be in effect during the closure:Westbound detourWestbound motorists must exit the highway at Bronson Avenue, onto Catherine StreetProceed via Catherine Street, which becomes Raymond Street, westbound to Booth StreetProceed via Booth Street southbound to Carling AvenueProceed via Carling Avenue westbound to the westbound Highway 417 on-ramp at Carling Avenue, west of Kirkwood Avenue and the fire stationEastbound detourEastbound motorists must exit the highway at Carling Avenue and continue east to Bronson AvenueProceed via Bronson Avenue northbound to Chamberlain AvenueProceed via Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Isabella StreetProceed via Isabella Street eastbound onto the eastbound Highway 417 on-ramp at Metcalfe StreetThe public is advised to plan all trips well in advance as significant delays are expected during the closure. There are many other transportation options, including OC Transpo, carpooling or other alternative forms of transportation to get around the city while this closure is in place.