Portion of Colonel By Drive closed this weekend

The City of Ottawa detour sign in undated photo.

Posted Sep 6, 2024 07:04:55 AM.

Last Updated Sep 6, 2024 12:34:29 PM.

A heads up for motorists in Ottawa’s downtown core.

Starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.8, Colonel By Drive will be closed from Hawthorne Avenue/Pretoria Bridge to Daly Avenue.

This closure is part of work to facilitate the Mackenzie King Bridge renewal project.

City crews will be installing a temporary access platform over Colonel By Drive at the Mackenzie King Bridge.

Vehicle traffic will be detoured via Elgin Street and Nicholas Street and signage will be in place for the duration of the closure.

There are no impacts to OC Transpo bus routes or for pedestrians and cyclists.

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