The O’Connor Street on-ramp to the westbound lanes of Highway 417 (Queensway) in Ottawa is now closed until August 29 as part of ongoing highway construction. The broader construction project, which began in May, involves reconstructing the median and undertaking operational improvements to the Queensway from the O-Train bridges to Kent Street. Detours are in effect, and eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 will be reduced. Additional work includes improvements to noise barriers and retaining wall replacements, with other ramps (Parkdale Avenue on-ramp, Island Park Drive off-ramp) also closed until October. Lane closures and traffic control staging will continue until October 30.
Westbound O’Connor on-ramp to Hwy. 417 closed for the summer as part of highway construction
Ottawa
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The O’Connor Street on-ramp to the westbound lanes of Highway 417 (Queensway) in Ottawa is now closed until August 29 as part of ongoing highway construction. The broader construction project, which began in May, involves reconstructing the median and undertaking operational improvements to the Queensway from the O-Train bridges to Kent Street. Detours are in effect, and eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 will be reduced. Additional work includes improvements to noise barriers and retaining wall replacements, with other ramps (Parkdale Avenue on-ramp, Island Park Drive off-ramp) also closed until October. Lane closures and traffic control staging will continue until October 30.
- 1 May (2025): Construction began on the Queensway from the O-Train bridges to Kent Street.
- 2 July 2 (2025): The O’Connor Street on-ramp to the westbound lanes of Highway 417 closed.
- 3 Aug. 29 (2025): The O’Connor Street on-ramp is expected to reopen.
- 4 Until October (2025): The westbound on-ramp at Parkdale Avenue and the westbound off-ramp at Island Park Drive are closed.
- 5 Oct. 30 (2025): Lane closures, median closures, and traffic control staging are expected to end.
- Traffic disruptions and detours for commuters in Ottawa
- Improved highway infrastructure upon completion
What: The O’Connor Street on-ramp to the westbound lanes of Highway 417 in Ottawa is closed for two months as part of a larger highway construction project.
When: Closure started July 2 (2025) and lasts until Aug. 29 (2025); construction began in May (2025); overall lane closures and traffic control staging until Oct. 30 (2025).
Where: O’Connor Street, Highway 417 (Queensway), O-Train bridges, Kent Street, Bronson Avenue, Island Park Drive, Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Why: To reconstruct the median, undertake operational improvements, install new drainage, overhead signs, electrical infrastructure, and median barrier wall, as well as improve noise barriers and retaining walls on Highway 417.
How: The on-ramp is closed, and lane reductions are in effect on the highway, with detours provided for motorists.