From the City of Ottawa
Ottawa – The Bronson rapid bridge replacement on Highway 417 is scheduled to take place July 13 to 17. The project will close the following sections of the highway, starting at 8 pm on Thursday, July 13 and slated to reopen at 6 am on Monday, July 17:
Eastbound lanes between Carling/Kirkwood and Metcalfe
Westbound lanes between Metcalfe/Catherine and Rochester.
Lane reductions and ramp closures are scheduled to start at 7 pm on Thursday, with the full closure of Highway 417 scheduled to be in place by 8 pm.
The following access ramps will also close:
O’Connor westbound
Lyon westbound (ongoing)
Bronson westbound
Maitland eastbound
Carling eastbound
Parkdale eastbound
As a requirement for this construction, the southbound lanes of Bronson Avenue will be closed between Arlington Street and Catherine/Raymond streets.
The following detours will be in effect during the closure:
Westbound detour for Highway 417 closure
Westbound motorists must exit the highway at Metcalfe/Catherine
Continue westbound on Catherine Street
Continue onto Raymond Street
Take the Highway 417 Rochester westbound access ramp
Eastbound detour for Highway 417 closure
Eastbound motorists must exit the highway at Carling/Kirkwood
Continue eastbound on Carling Avenue
Turn left on Bronson Avenue
Turn right on Chamberlain Avenue
Continue onto Isabella Street
Take the Highway 417 Metcalfe eastbound access ramp
For more information:
MTO
Media contact
613-217-7228
City of Ottawa
Media contact 613-580-2450
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