Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa is undertaking the preliminary and detailed design for the renewal of the St. Patrick Street bridge and the Porter’s Island bridge.
St. Patrick Street Bridge
The project limits are the St. Patrick Street bridge and approaches between the Crichton Street/Vanier Parkway intersection and 50 metres west of Lower Charlotte Street.
The overall scope of this project is:
- To complete a life-cycle renewal of the bridge to extend its service life; and
- To carry out active transportation modifications on the bridge and approaches for a designated unidirectional cycling facility along both sides of St. Patrick Street, and integration of dedicated cycling connections to adjacent routes.
Porter’s Island Bridge:
The bridge is located on Island Lodge Road. The project limits are the bridge and its approaches. The overall scope of this project is to complete a life-cycle renewal of the bridge to extend its service life.
Project timing
Preliminary and detailed design: spring 2023 to spring 2024
Design assignment completion: early summer 2024
Construction start: fall 2024
Construction completion: fall 2026 (to be confirmed)
Budget
Design: $1.4 million (estimate)
Construction: $18 million (estimate)
Public engagement
A public information session is expected to be held in early 2024, to present the preliminary design drawings to the public. At this time attendees will be able to review the design, ask questions and provide comments on the proposed works. An additional detailed design public information session would likely take place in summer 2024 to show the final changes to be implemented.
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
For further information or to provide comments, please contact the City’s project manager:
City Project Manager:
Lei Gong, PhD, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer
Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424 ext. 22738