Traffic Disruptions Expected on Highway 417 This Weekend in Ottawa
More Highway 417 work to squeeze drivers this weekend
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Drivers in downtown Ottawa should prepare for significant traffic disruptions on Highway 417 due to lane and ramp closures from Friday night until Monday morning, as ongoing construction continues.
- 01Closures will affect two left lanes on westbound Highway 417 between O'Connor and Preston streets.
- 02One left lane will be closed on eastbound Highway 417 between Preston and Kent streets.
- 03The O'Connor on-ramp to westbound Highway 417 will be closed, with a scheduled reopening by 5 a.m. on Monday.
- 04The Lyon Street on-ramp to westbound Highway 417 remains closed, redirecting drivers to Bronson Avenue or Nicholas Street.
- 05Additional construction is taking place near Woodroffe Avenue and around Bank Street and Riverside Drive.
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This weekend, drivers in downtown Ottawa will face significant traffic disruptions on Highway 417 due to ongoing construction work. Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, lane and ramp closures will be implemented, affecting traffic flow until Monday morning. Specifically, two left lanes on the westbound highway will be closed between O'Connor and Preston streets, while one left lane will be closed on the eastbound highway between Preston and Kent streets. Additionally, the on-ramp from O'Connor to the westbound 417 will also be closed, with all closures expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday. Drivers should also note that the westbound on-ramp from Lyon Street is closed, directing traffic to alternative routes via Bronson Avenue or Nicholas Street. Furthermore, construction activities are ongoing near Woodroffe Avenue, and another major project is underway around Bank Street and Riverside Drive. Motorists in Gatineau should also be aware of the La Coupe du Québec de cyclisme event, particularly in the Plateau neighbourhood, which may further impact traffic this weekend.
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The construction will significantly affect traffic flow in downtown Ottawa, causing delays for commuters and local drivers.
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