A downtown reconstruction project is complete. Here’s what the city did
Posted Nov 6, 2024 03:58:23 PM.
Last Updated Nov 6, 2024 03:58:30 PM.
The City of Ottawa announced it has completed the rehabilitation of underground infrastructure along Albert Street, Queen Street, Slater Street and Bronson Avenue.
With an estimated budget of $47 million, the reconstruction project replaced the existing sewers, roads and water mains and renewed the street right of way, wrote the municipality in a press release.
Improved street features have been designed to provide additional safety, comfort, and mobility for road users, it added, noting remaining work includes minor adjustments and landscaping requirements.
With the goal of improving sewer performance and the reliability of water distribution systems, the city began the rehabilitation of its downtown underground infrastructure in 2019.
According to the City of Ottawa, some improvements made include:
- Underground sewer and watermain replacements
- Road construction including all sidewalks, curbs, medians, catch basins, cycle tracks, signalized protected intersections, and paving
- Installation of thermoplastics for bicycle crossings
- New protected intersections
Councillor for Somerset Ward, Ariel Troster, is hosting an event on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the project’s completion, said the city.
Residents can expect a demonstration of new cycling infrastructure and a brief presentation.
The ride is set to begin at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Albert Street and Empress Avenue, ending at Tech Wall Park at the corner of Bronson Avenue and Slater Street.
Those interested in participating in the cycling component are asked to contact the councillor’s office to register at ariel.troster@ottawa.ca.
Further work in the area will be complete by fall 2025, including the completion of signalized pedestrian and cyclist crossing in front of Ādisōke, the new Ottawa Public Library.
This will happen following the library’s completion of the sidewalk and cycle track on the north side of Albert Street between Commissioner Street and Empress Avenue, said the City of Ottawa.
