Pedestrian bridge installation forces another weekend closure of Hwy 417

Hot off the heels of last weekend’s highway closure comes the announcement of another, this time to install a pedestrian bridge.

The city of Ottawa has announced it will shut down a section of Hwy 417, which will take place in two weeks.

City officials say the closure is required to install a pedestrian bridge as part of the O-Train West extension project that will ‘enhance neighbourhood connectivity and provide direct access to the future Queensview Station from Baxter Road.’

Starting on Friday, July 28 at 11 p.m., Hwy 417 will be closed in both directions between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road and won’t reopen until Monday, July 31 at 5 a.m.

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

Westbound detours on Hwy 417

• 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 onto the onramp to re-enter Highway 417

Or

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

A section of WB Hwy 417 will close for bridge installation on July 28, 2023.

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

A section of EB Hwy 417 will be shut down for pedestrian bridge installation.

The city recommends taking the O-Train Line 1 during bridge installation to avoid traffic congestion on local roads.

For more information on the O-Train expansion project, please visit the Stage 2 website.