traffic

Along with toys and goodies, Santa Claus may be delivering minor traffic disruptions on Saturday, November 22, starting at 11 a.m. during the 2014 Help Santa Toy Parade. The City of Ottawa is advising motorists to expect delays due to road closures to accommodate the parade starting at 11 a. ...

The City of Ottawa is reminding residents that winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect beginning Saturday, November 15. These restrictions ensure that the City’s snow-clearing crews are able to keep Ottawa’s roads safe and clear for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, and motorists. ...

Residents are advised of the following lane reductions and ramp closures on Highway 417 and Highway 174: ** Anticipated Lane Reductions ** * During the week of November 17: * There will be off-peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Nicholas Street and the Highway 417/174 split and in the eastbound direction between Lyon Street and Elgin Street. ...

Barrhaven and Riverside South residents can now take advantage of more convenient transit options and rapid transit connections, with the newly-opened Beatrice Station and Chapman Mills bus-only lanes.  “The completion of this project represents a significant milestone for both the Barrhaven and Riverside South communities,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

Churchill Avenue opened today, on budget and six months ahead of schedule, with enhanced facilities for all users–pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and transit users alike -making Churchill Avenue Ottawa’s first complete street. ** Complete streets ** are streets built for everyone. As Ottawa grows and develops, the City is ensuring streets are designed to meet the needs of all users, whether they choose to walk, bike, drive or take public transit. ...