Bronson Water and Sewer Work to start shortly

A reminder that the Bronson Ave. sewer and water main work between Arlington and Imperial is expected to start in the next several weeks (tentatively planned for mid-May) and continue until the fall (see City of Ottawa website).

During the first stage of the project*:

  • One southbound lane will remain open on Bronson.
  • Northbound traffic (including busses) will be detoured east on Chamberlain and continue north on Kent. Traffic can rejoin Bronson at Gladstone.
  • Northbound cyclists will be detoured east on Renfrew Ave., continue north on Percy, and can rejoin Bronson at Gladstone.
  • Southbound cyclists will be detoured east on Gladstone Avenue, continue south on Percy, and can rejoin Bronson at Powell.
  • Pedestrians will not be detoured – the sidewalk on the west side of Bronson will remain open throughout construction. The east sidewalk will be closed between Catherine and Powell.

Highway access:

  • Westbound access to the 417 will continue via Catherine/Raymond.
  • Westbound vehicles exiting the 417 will be detoured via Raymond to Booth.
  • Eastbound access to the 417 remains unchanged via Chamberlain/Isabella.
  • Eastbound vehicles exiting the 417 will continue unchanged.

*Note that during stages 2, 3 and 4 of construction, one lane will be open in each direction. Phase 1 is expected to end in September.

All detour routes will be signed, and advance notice of closures and detours will be provided by the City of Ottawa.

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