Update from the Bay Ward Bulletin: Closure of Woodroffe Avenue North of Richmond Road -

In order to allow the ongoing replacement of underground water and sewer pipes as part of the Richmond Road Revitalization project, a temporary closure of Woodroffe Avenue North at Richmond Road will be required. This will impact access to the Kichi Zibi Mikan via Woodroffe Avenue a well as access to Richmond Road and Byron Avenue via Woodroffe Avenue north of Richmond.

Work is expected to begin by July 14, 2025 and will continue until September 2025.

The City of Ottawa recognizes that this will cause disruptions for residents and local businesses and appreciates everyone’s patience as we work to complete this project as quickly as possible.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Stage2@Ottawa.ca should you have any questions and would like to receive further information. Information and detour maps are available online.

Frequently asked questions:

How will the closure be signed/communicated with members of the broader public?

A city-wide public service announcement will be sent out to advise the broader public, the notice is available online, and it has been sent to everyone who has subscribed to Stage 2 construction updates.

Stage 2 has discussed how they can apply the lessons learned from last weekend's closure to the upcoming Woodroffe Avenue North closure. Several improvements to the traffic management plan as well as potential mitigation measures have been identified and are being assessed by the project team. The Rail Construction Program is committed to completing the required work safely and in a manner which minimizes impacts to your community. Your continued patience, support and feedback are vital to us.

Where will vehicles be able to access the Kichi Zibi Mikan if Woodroffe N is closed?

Vehicles will need to use either Carling (West) or Island Park (East) to access the parkway, or choose a point further east to access the parkway (eg: Parkdale). Traffic will be monitored and where possible signal timing may be adjusted to support if issues arise from the supplementary traffic.

Will the closure impact pedestrian and cyclist access to the Kichi Zibi Mikan?

Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained on Woodroffe Avenue during the work.

Cyclists should dismount their bikes and follow the sidewalk to rejoin Woodroffe Ave North and South of Richmond during construction

How will this closure impact the Route 87 bus?

The 87 will be detoured and will continue on Richmond Road. More information on affected stops in available on the https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts/