Streets in the downtown core are closed due to gridlock. There is no more room for vehicles, other than first responders. Please avoid the area.
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Today's demonstrations are causing significant traffic impacts in
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's downtown and surrounding areas. Avoid the area; it is gridlocked. If you live in affected areas and need to go out be aware of your surroundings, large crowds and vehicles.
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REMINDER: Possible traffic disruptions in Vanier / Lowertown / Downtown areas - motorcycle event. Expect delays from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1.
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(MTO) New 417 bridges at O-Train are in place. Final work is being done to get highway open. However, due to unforeseen challenges, the 417 may still be closed at 6am tomorrow. Updates to follow.
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Update: Rideau W/B now closed between King Edward and Cumberland - demonstration. OPS directing traffic. Duration unknown. Avoid area and use other routes.
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Interprovincial Crossings: Macdonald-Cartier open; Alexandra closed but S/B open weekdays 6am to 10am (no heavy vehicles); Portage closed (except S/B for essential workers); Chaudière open; Champlain open.
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Baseline E/B closed at shopping centre (between Clyde & Merivale) - collision. OPS directing traffic. Duration unknown. Avoid area and use other routes.
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Multiple road closures due to a funeral procession: O'Connor (Lisgar to Cooper), Lisgar (Metcalfe to O'Connor), Cooper (Bank to Metcalfe). Police directing traffic. Use other routes. From 12:30pm to 6pm on Sunday, January 28.
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Merivale closed between Colonnade and Meadowlands - fallen overhead wires. OPS directing traffic. Duration unknown. Avoid area and use other routes.
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Several road closures and traffic disruptions in downtown Ottawa area due to a special event. Police are directing traffic. From 6am to 2pm on Sunday, 6 November.
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Interprovincial Crossings: Macdonald-Cartier open; Alexandra closed but S/B open weekdays 6am to 10am (no heavy vehicles); Portage closed (except S/B for essential workers); Chaudière open; Champlain open.
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Transitway closed from Tunney's Pasture Station to Westboro Station - collision. All OC Transpo buses detoured. Duration unknown. Expect delays.
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REMINDER: 417 closed in both directions between Carling/Kirkwood and Metcalfe – construction. Follow signed detours. Until Tuesday morning. Updates to follow.
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Innes Rd reduced to 1 lane in each direction between Anderson Rd and Blackburn Hamlet Byp - collision. OPS directing traffic. Duration unknown. Avoid area and use other routes.
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If you're planning travels next weekend take note. Hwy 417 will be closed from 5pm July 28 to 11 am July 29 from Kirkwood to Bronson. Signed detours will be in place. Expect delays, so give yourself extra travel time.
Interprovincial Crossings: Macdonald-Cartier open; Alexandra closed but S/B open weekdays 6am to 10am (no heavy vehicles); Portage S/B closed but N/B open (via Bay St); Chaudière open; Champlain open.
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Expect delays this morning if you are heading downtown. Large convoy of transport trucks is expected on Parliament Hill today and tomorrow as part of a protest.
Update: Laurier now closed from Nicholas to Queen Elizabeth - demonstration. OPS continues to direct traffic. Duration remains unknown. Avoid area and use other routes.
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Interprovincial Crossings: Macdonald-Cartier open; Alexandra closed but S/B open weekdays 6am to 10am (no heavy vehicles); Portage closed (except S/B for essential workers); Chaudière open; Champlain open.
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