King Edward Avenue Renewal
Construction Phasing

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This schedule has been updated as of November 2009.

King Edward Avenue Renewal Project Summary - 2009 and 2010


Phase 1 – Build new Structure

Phase 1 included building a new structure at the north end of King Edward Avenue to replace the existing two structures leading to/from the MacDonald Cartier Bridge.

Detouring

Construction requires closure of the southbound ramp from Sussex Drive to King Edward Avenue until the end of Phase 2 Construction. Detour route provided on Sussex Drive and Boteler Street.

Phase 1 Construction Start – Summer 2005
Anticipated Phase 1 Completion - Spring 2006

Phase 2 – Reconstruction of MacDonald Cartier Bridge/Sussex Drive to St. Patrick Street

Phase 2 involves the reconstruction of King Edward Avenue from the MacDonald Cartier Bridge/Sussex Drive to St. Patrick Street, including:

  • Installation of a new watermain
  • Sewer re-lining
  • Preparation for burial of overhead utilities
  • Completion of roadway reconstruction

Detouring

No detouring is required for this phase except for the continued detouring required for closure of the southbound ramp from Sussex Drive to King Edward Avenue (see Phase 1 Construction). Lane closures during off-peak periods will be required to accommodate construction. A minimum of two travel lanes in each direction will be maintained during peak periods.

Phase 2 Construction Start - Summer 2006
Anticipated Construction Completion - Fall 2007

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Phase 3 – Reconstruction St. Patrick Street to Rideau Street

Phase 3 involves the reconstruction of King Edward Avenue from St. Patrick Street to Rideau Street, including:

  • Installation of a new watermain.
  • Sewer replacement.
  • Burial of overhead utilities from Boteler to Rideau Street.
  • Completion of roadway reconstruction.

Detouring

No detouring is required for Phase 3. Lane closures during off-peak periods will be needed to accommodate construction. A minimum of two travel lanes in each direction will be maintained during peak periods.

Phase 3 Construction Start - Summer 2007
Anticipated Construction Completion - Fall 2007

Phase 4 – Reconstruction of King Edward Avenue from Rideau Street to Laurier Avenue

Phase 4 involves the reconstruction of King Edward Avenue from Rideau Street to Laurier Avenue, including:

  • Installation of a new watermain.
  • Sewer replacement.
  • Burial of overhead utilities.
  • Completion of roadway reconstruction.

Detouring

No detouring is required Phase 4. Lane closures during off-peak periods will be required to accommodate construction. A minimum of one travel lane in each direction will be maintained during peak periods.

Phase 4 Construction Start - Summer 2008
Anticipated Construction Completion - Fall 2008

If you have questions about this project please call 613-580-2424, ext. 16003 or e-mail Phill.Kerridge@ottawa.ca.

Phill Kerridge, P.Eng., Senior Project Manager
City of Ottawa, 100 Constellation Crescent, 6th floor
Ottawa, ON  K2G 6J8