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Update (July 14, 2023)
Road Closure due to Service Connection
To accommodate a new development, service connections to the new Strandherd Drive infrastructure (watermain and sewers) are required. Starting next week, two watermain connections, one storm connection and one sanitary connection will be installed within the Strandherd Drive corridor. The work will take 2 to 3 weeks and will require lane closures on Strandherd Drive between Chapman Mills Drive and Borrisokane Road.
Night Work and Lane Closures
This work is scheduled to start at the end of July or the beginning of August and will take approximately 10 to 15 nights to complete (weather dependent). The work will take place at night between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am. Strandherd Drive will remain open to traffic with lane closures and flagging, as necessary.
Strandherd Drive eastbound right-turn lane closure at Borrisokane Road and truck turning restrictions
The Strandherd Drive eastbound right-turn lane at Borrisokane Road will be closed from Tuesday, July 25 to Tuesday, August 1. During that period, large trucks will not be permitted to turn right from Strandherd Drive to Borrisokane Road. Trucks must follow the signed detour to Greenbank Road.
During the closure, right-turns from the Strandherd Drive eastbound curb lane will be permitted for smaller vehicles but trucks will not be permitted to turn right onto southbound Borrisokane Road due to the limited space.
Night Work (Starting June 24 2023)
This notice is to provide an update that the City of Ottawa has approved night work on Strandherd Drive at the railway crossing.
What: The construction work is for the removal of the detour railway road crossing.
Why: The new infrastructure is required to support growth in the community. The night work is required because the work has to be done when there are no trains.
When: The work is planned the nights of Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25. Where: The work will occur along the railway at the detour crossing.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work.
Update (April 20, 2023)
The lane closures between Maravista Drive and Jockvale Road will start on May 1 instead of April 24.
Localized short duration lane closures on Wednesday, April 26,(weather dependent) for the refreshing of the pavement markings.
Short duration lane closures at the corner of Strandherd Drive and Borrisokane Road towards the end of the week (of April 24) for concrete preparation work.
Update (April 12, 2023)
Winter is over, spring has sprung and with that comes the beginning of the construction season! Some minor work has begun, and the Contractor will start remobilizing next week. Barrels will be set-up in the median on April 18 and the lane closures will start on April 24. We appreciate your patience as we embark in this last season of construction.
Traffic management and work left to complete
The work will generally be split in two phases:
Phase 1
To complete the work in Phase 1, one lane in each direction will be closed between Maravista Drive and Jockvale Road. Phase 1 will start on April 24 and will last until June or July. By the end of Phase 1, all lanes will be opened.
The work in Phase 1 includes:
Some concrete work (sidewalks, curbs, etc.)
Remaining small sections of cycle tracks
Landscaping (final grading, topsoil, seeding, grass repairs and a few tree plantings)
Small section of noise barriers on the bridge
Catch basin and curb adjustments
Localized sewer abandonments
Sewer cleaning and inspection
Removal of temporary poles at Chapman Mills
Removal of the detour road railway crossing
Removal of the McKenna Casey Drive railway crossing
Installation of the public art benches
Construction of the multi-use pathway around the Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility (beside the Home Depot) as well as landscaping.
Repair of the multi-use pathway along the VIA Rail corridor
Installation of traffic loops
Phase 2
The bulk of the work for Phase 2 will be done at night when traffic is light. Lane closures and road closures (at night only) will be required. This work will be done in July & August or in August & September and will last 4-6 weeks. Additional details on the required lane and road closures will be shared with you once the dates have been set.
The work in Phase 2 includes:
Construction of the multi-use pathway and railway protection fence under the bridge
Iron adjustments on the road
Traffic signals work for cross-rides
Installation of signs
Final lift of asphalt throughout
Final pavement markings
Decommissioning of the Contractor’s yard
Construction of the access road from Borrisokane Road to the Gregory Casey Stormwater Management Pond
General cleanup
Demobilization
Safety
The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Mobility and you
Stay informed about capital infrastructure projects. Check out the City’s interactive traffic map and traffic report or call 3-1-1 for updates about when and where construction is happening.
Contact us
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Have questions? Email the project manager at Josee.Vallee@ottawa.ca.
Project Overview
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Project description
Strandherd Drive is being widened to a four-lane cross section from Maravista Drive to Jockvale Road in Barrhaven. This is a major and complex infrastructure project and a significant investment in Barrhaven.
The project is approximately 3.3 kilometres in length. It will provide capacity for existing and future traffic volumes during peak periods and facilitate the movement of cyclists and pedestrians through the corridor as well as provide the underground infrastructure to support growth.
This project includes:
improvements and extensions to watermain and sewers
the construction of two temporary road detours
widening Strandherd Drive to four lanes
cycle tracks in both directions
sidewalks
a grade separation over the existing VIA Rail line (vehicular bridge over the tracks)
Strandherd Widening Roll Plan [ 17.2 MB ]
To support new development south of Strandherd Drive, the project also includes the expansion and retrofit of the Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility to improve water quality. A multi-use pathway will also be constructed throughout the stormwater pond limits and will include a new pedestrian bridge.
Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility Retrofit [ 11.6 MB ]
Anticipated project timing
Construction start: summer 2020 Construction completion: fall 2023
Project budget
The estimated total projected budget for the Strandherd Drive widening is approximately $113 million. The total project budget for the Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility Retrofit is $15.8 million.
Public involvement and engagement
The City of Ottawa has a proactive communication approach to dealing with construction projects and potential impacts to the public. As part of the City’s construction project process, various opportunities to share information will be used, including updates on Ottawa.ca, Public Service Announcements and Social Media.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Safety
The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Contact information
For general project information, please email the project team(link opens email application) or contact the City’s Project Manager.
Josée Vallée(link opens email application), P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects City of Ottawa Infrastructure & Water Services Design and Construction - Municipal 100 Constellation Drive, 6th Floor West, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 21805