Rideau Street Detours Begin July 8

Detours on Rideau Street will begin in the early evening of Sunday, July 8, as part of the Rideau Street Renewal construction project. Beginning on July 8, Rideau Street will be reduced to westbound traffic only from King Edward Avenue to Dalhousie Street. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to Besserer Street via Nicholas Street during this stage of construction. Eastbound general traffic on Besserer will be returned to Rideau Street via King Edward Avenue.

During phase one of the construction project, detours will divert traffic to Besserer and Murray Streets. Changes to traffic detouring, including OC Transpo and interprovincial trucking, will be communicated to the public through the project website, e-bulletins, and public service announcements. Transit riders may also visit www.octranspo.com for travel planning information.

Businesses will remain open and accessible on Rideau Street during the construction period.

The Rideau Street Renewal project is part of Ottawa on the Move – an initiative to keep Ottawa moving while we build for tomorrow.

Further information about the Rideau Street renewal project is available on ottawa.ca/rideaurenewal or by contacting 3-1-1, or by e-mail at rideaurenewal@ottawa.ca. Residents may also sign up for an e-newsletter on the project that will be distributed as there is news to report.

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