Traffic Changes for Motorists

Traffic changes on Laurier Avenue

• Right turns on red lights will no longer be permitted along this section of Laurier Avenue including all cross-streets.
• When travelling east on Laurier – the O’Connor intersection will see a shared through/right turn lane.
• Left turns from Laurier Avenue onto Metcalfe Street will be restricted during weekday peak periods - between 7 and 9 a.m. and 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
• At Elgin Street, there will be one westbound through lane and a dedicated left turn lane that will be available throughout the day.

• A new traffic sign will instruct motorists to remember to yield to cyclists and pedestrians when making right turns.
• A straight arrow signal followed by a green ball will allow pedestrians and cyclists to move through intersections ahead of turning motorists. When the traffic signal turns green:
• Cyclists proceed through the intersection first, followed by drivers.
• Drivers should remember to check for cyclists to their right before turning right.