Traffic

Ford doubles down on plans to buy back Hwy. 407 and build a tunnel under the 401

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is sounding more confident about two major transportation proposals that could relieve congestion at a hefty cost to taxpayers. On Friday, the premier signaled that he wants...

More construction could be coming soon to March Road

Members of the Planning and Housing Committee are set to discuss next week the construction of a new intersection along March Road that will likely bring slowdowns for commuters. The area will see significant...
Ford government outlines next gen GO train service, reaffirming intention to build Hwy 401 tunnel

The Ford government has unveiled plans for the next generation of GO train service while also reaffirming plans to build a tunnel under Highway 401 as part of an overall strategy to alleviate congestion...
5-ton truck loses control on Hwy. 417 after driver falls asleep

Police have charged a person with careless driving after he fell asleep at the wheel. On Tuesday around 10:00 p.m., an officer from the Ottawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was called...
Teen caught driving more than 100 km/h over speed limit on Hwy. 401

A 17-year-old is facing stunt and dangerous driving charges after allegedly travelling more than twice the speed limit on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the teen...
Bank Street construction ramping up this winter; traffic impacts expected

After starting the Bank Street renewal project this past summer, the City of Ottawa is preparing motorists for more impacts to commutes and possible congestion this winter. The city said in an update...
OPP responds to more than a dozen collisions, warning road conditions are 'unpredictable'

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region responded to over a dozen collisions this morning alone. While flurries and rain are expected across Ottawa and the surrounding region driving conditions...
Commercial truck loses two wheels on Hwy. 417

Police responded on Monday morning to a commercial that lost two wheels. It happened on Highway 417 near Parkdale Avenue, when an officer from the Ottawa detachment caught a commercial vehicle stopped...
Motorists diverted off Hwy. 417 near Arnprior due to fatal collision

On Dec. 12 a fatal single-vehicle crash snarled traffic on Highway 417 eastbound approaching Arnprior, Ont. It happened during the afternoon commute around 4:30 p.m. near Campbell Drive, west of the...
Uber's new payment model raising concerns

It's been two months since Uber introduced upfront fares, a new payment model that allows drivers to see the destination and how much they'll earn before they accept a trip on the rideshare app. But advocates...