Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.
The City of Ottawa has announced that, after almost three years of construction, Montreal Rd. between Vanier Pkwy and St. Laurent Blvd. has re-opened to traffic and transit.
The “revitalization” project began in 2019 and resulted in lengthy lane closures and burdens to local businesses.
The project also introduced many much-needed improvements to the neighbourhood main street, including replacing ageing water mains and sanitary and storm sewers, improving bus stop locations, installing new sidewalks, trees and “street furniture,” and constructing a three-lane cross section between Vanier Pkwy. and St. Laurent Blvd. that includes two eastbound lanes, one westbound lane and cycling tracks/lanes in both directions.
Although the road has re-opened, some work will continue into 2023, including:
- Installation of landscape and street furniture, including bike racks, pavers, benches and garbage receptacles along Montreal Road
- Final line painting, pavement markings and sign installation between Montgomery and Lacasse
- Concrete curb and sidewalk work at the Lafontaine intersection and along other sections of Montreal Road
- Hydro pole removal between Altha Ave. and de L’Eglise St.
- Preparations for winter shut down
The cost of the project has been estimated by the city at $64 million.