Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa is proposing a new pedestrian facility on Connaught Avenue, between Carling Avenue and Roman Avenue, as part of the Pedestrian Facilities Program. A new pedestrian facility will provide greater walkability in this residential area. This project also includes a sidewalk along the full length of Connaught Avenue.
Additional measures
The presented designs included several other measures in addition to the Connaught sidewalk. Below is a summary of these additional measures.
Based on the results of the public consultation, some modifications/additions will be made to the functional design. Measures in bold identify changes made based on public feedback.
- Pedestrian Crossings
- A new raised pedestrian crossover (PXO) across Connaught Avenue at Sackville Street
- A new raised PXO across Connaught Avenue at Elmhurst Street
- Raising the existing crosswalk on the north leg of the Connaught Avenue/Henley Street intersection.
- A new raised PXO across Connaught Avenue at Severn Avenue
- A new sidewalk on the north side of Severn Avenue to the school (funding to be confirmed)
- Bollards will not be provided at the multi-use pathway entrances
Project planning
This project is listed within the Council-approved 2013 Ottawa Pedestrian Plan. Under current City policy for sidewalks, as a local road that leads directly to a public park (Elmhurst Park and Connaught Park) and transit (future Queensview LRT Station), Connaught Avenue should have a pedestrian facility. The provision of a sidewalk along Connaught Avenue aligns with the City’s transportation goals and objectives to maximize walkability and create safe pedestrian environments.
Online survey results
An online survey was conducted from February to March 2021 to gain feedback from the public on the two proposed concept designs. This feedback has been summarized in an As We Heard It report, provided below:
As We Heard It Report [ PDF 453 KB ]
Project timing
Design: spring 2024
Construction start: spring / summer 2024
Construction completion: December 2024
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $300,000.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Safety
The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Contact information
To obtain any additional information on this project, please contact the City Project Manager:
City Project Manager
April Mills C.E.T.
Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction - Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 15598
Public open house: March 21 to April 4, 2024
The City of Ottawa held a Public Information Session – Open House at the Foster Farm Community Centre on March 21, 2024, to discuss the upcoming construction starting in your neighbourhood in 2024. Detailed design drawings were on display for your review and staff were present to answer any questions and receive comments.
Presentation [ 6.33 MB ]
Proposed roadway improvements [ 5.68 MB ]
Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted via the online form, by email or by phone to the contact below between by April 4, 2024.
The following provides additional information about the public information session:
What: The proposed work along Connaught Avenue includes the installation of a new sidewalk on the east side of the road, pedestrian crossovers (PXO), as well as approximately 200 metres of new storm sewer. Additionally, a PXO crossing will be introduced on Severn Avenue near the school entrance to provide safe passage to the sidewalk on the south side of the road.
Why: The introduction of the sidewalk and PXO’s will provide greater walkability and increase pedestrian safety.
When: Construction is planned to start early summer 2024 and be completed by summer 2025.
Where:
- Connaught Avenue, from Carling Avenue to Roman Avenue
- Severn Avenue at Severn Public School
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Robinson Consultants to develop design drawings for this project.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the City’s Project Manager:
City Project Manager
April Mills, C.E.T.
Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 15598
Consultant Project Manager
Mario Kotowski, P.Eng.
Robinson Consultants Inc.
350 Palladium Drive, Suite 210
Ottawa ON K2V 1A8
Tel.: 613-592-6060, ext. 131
Geotechnical borehole work on road (May 2023)
The week of May 29, 2023 the City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This investigation is required to support the design of new sidewalks to be introduced on Connaught Avenue and Severn Avenue to further improve walkability in the area.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Thurber Consulting Engineers to complete the work.
Why: The work is to support the design of new sidewalks to be introduced on Connaught Avenue and Severn Avenue.
What: Work will involve borehole drilling equipment, operators and technicians for soil and groundwater sampling.
When: This work will take place the week of May 29, 2023, during regular business hours.
Where: The work will take place at various locations along Connaught Avenue and Severn Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue and Severn Avenue to 115 m west. The limits of work will vary daily.
We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause.
Traffic
Lane reductions are anticipated by this work.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
It is not anticipated that the right of way will be impacted by this project.
Noise
You may notice noise during drilling. The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm, while Sundays, statutory and public holidays work is permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.