The O-Train Confederation Line project is the first stage in Ottawa s future light rail network. The 12.5 kilometre electric rail system will replace existing diesel powered buses, providing rapid transit between Blair Station in the east and Tunney s Pasture Station in the west. The route includes 13 stations and a 2.5 kilometre tunnel that will alleviate congestion through the downtown core. This look-ahead outlines the construction activities through 2016. Construction has been divided into three segments along the Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment corridor: East Segment (includes Blair, Cyrville, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Hurdman, and Lees stations and the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility) Central Segment (includes uottawa, Rideau, Parliament, and Lyon stations and the 2.5 kilometre tunnel where, this year, work on the caverns, stations and running tunnel will continue) West Segment (includes Pimisi, Bayview and Tunney s Pasture stations) Construction on the Confederation Line began in 2013 and is on schedule. Works continue in all segments. In 2016, a number of significant construction activities will occur: The Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility will be completed. The last section of running tunnel between Rideau and Parliament stations will be excavated. Construction of stations in the east segment and integrated stations in the central segment will continue. Station construction will begin in the west segment. Work on the guideway will continue across the O-Train Confederation Line alignment. Queen Street renewal works will begin. CONFEDERATION LINE EAST SEGMENT Includes Blair, Cyrville, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Hurdman, and Lees stations, and Belfast Yard Blair Station * Building envelope work including roofing and siding * Permanent bus loop construction 1
Cyrville Station Building envelope work including roofing and siding St-Laurent Station Station construction Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility and connector Final site works and landscaping Tremblay Station Building envelope work including roofing and siding 2
Hurdman Station Construction of elevated guideway* Permanent bus loop and Transitway platform construction Construction of bus operator facility Lees Station Mobilization including demolition of existing Transitway station Guideway, trackwork and associated works Guideway work between Blair and St-Laurent stations including trackwork, overhead catenary system (OCS)* installation and landscaping Work at the D-Ring road east at VIA Rail Station including deck, abutments, sidewalks and reinstatement Riverside Drive Bridge construction Hurdman East Overpass construction Hurdman Elevated Guideway construction Traction Power Sub Station (TPSS)* installation Rideau River Transitway Bridge rehabilitation Guideway work between St-Laurent and Hurdman stations including trackwork, overhead catenary system installation and landscaping Mann Avenue Bridge construction Guideway work between Hurdman Station and East Portal including trackwork, overhead catenary system installation and landscaping 3
CONFEDERATION LINE CENTRAL SEGMENT Includes uottawa, Rideau, Parliament and Lyon stations, the 2.5 kilometre tunnel, as well as works from the East Portal, central shaft and West Portal uottawa Station Mobilization including demolition of existing Transitway station Rideau Station Station cavern final lining including rebar, arch and formwork Station construction East entrance construction Mid entrance construction (elevators) West entrance construction Parliament Station Station cavern final lining including rebar, arch and formwork Station construction East entrance construction Mid entrance construction West entrance construction 4
Lyon Station Station cavern final lining including rebar, arch and formwork Station construction East entrance construction West entrance construction Confederation Line Tunnel Excavation of running tunnel from Parliament to Rideau stations Final lining at east running tunnel West Portal final construction Trackwork installation in the tunnel East Portal final construction CONFEDERATION LINE WEST SEGMENT Includes Pimisi, Bayview and Tunney s Pasture stations Pimisi Station Mobilization including demolition of existing Transitway platforms Bayview Station Mobilization including demolition of existing Transitway platforms 5
Tunney s Pasture Station Bus loop construction Mobilization including demolition of existing Transitway platforms Rehabilitation of sidewalks Guideway, trackwork and associated works Combined sewage and storage tunnel (CSST) work adjacent to Booth Street Albert Street phase three works (Lorne, Perkins and Empress avenues) Booth Street Bridge construction Bayview Road Bridge construction Traction Power Sub Station installation Guideway work (Merton Street to Empress Avenue) including overhead catenary system installation and landscaping Guideway work (Tunney s Pasture Station to Merton Street) including overhead catenary system installation and landscaping * Definitions: Traction Power Sub Station (TPSS): TPSS structures are approximately four metres high by five metres wide by 15 metres long. TPSS structures convert electricity from local power sources to the voltage levels needed by the light rail vehicles. Superstructure: Superstructure construction involves work to the aboveground structure. Overhead Catenary System (OCS): OCS is a system of overhead wires used to supply electricity to light rail vehicles. Guideway: The O-Train Confederation Line s guideway is the footprint along which the light rail vehicles will travel. : involve doors, masonry, millwork and flooring. 6
2016 TRAFFIC DETOUR LOOK-AHEAD Traffic detours are subject to change. For the most up to date information, please visit www. or follow @Ottawa_Traffic on Twitter. Please find below some of the traffic impacts: CONFEDERATION LINE EAST SEGMENT Traffic impacts for phase 1 (Blair Station to Hurdman Station) and phase 2 (Hurdman Station to Lees Station) Transitway service adjustments are ongoing. The 174 eastbound on-ramp closure from Highway 417 westbound continues until August 2018. CONFEDERATION LINE CENTRAL SEGMENT Traffic impacts for the Transitway service adjustment from Lees Station to Laurier Station are expected to begin at the end of April. Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street remains closed to general traffic until March 2018. Lane closures on Queen Street are anticipated as a result of the Queen Street renewal works. Lane closures on Queen and O Connor streets are expected for utilities and station work around Parliament Station. CONFEDERATION LINE WEST SEGMENT Booth Street remains closed from the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Albert Street until fall 2016. Phase 1 of the Transitway service adjustments from Empress Avenue to Merton Street began on January 17, 2016 Phase 2 of the Transitway service adjustments from Merton Street to Tunney s Pasture Station are expected to begin at the end of June. 7
STATION CONSTRUCTION In order to begin vehicle testing, the eastern stations of the O-Train Confederation Line are scheduled to be completed before most central or western stations. Please see the table below for a full list of stations and their estimated construction dates: Station Start Completion Blair July 2015 January 2017 Cyrville July 2015 February 2017 St-Laurent August 2015 February 2017 Tremblay August 2015 February 2017 Hurdman November 2015 August 2017 Lees April 2016 October 2017 uottawa April 2016 October 2017 Rideau September 2016 June 2017 Parliament October 2016 October 2017 Lyon July 2016 July 2017 Pimisi January 2016 September 2017 Bayview April 2016 September 2017 Tunney s Pasture June 2016 October 2017 Tunney s Pasture Bayview Pimisi Lyon Parliament Rideau uottawa Lees Hurdman Tremblay St-Laurent Cyrville Blair Belfast Yard 8
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONFEDERATION LINE Some disruption is unavoidable when building a project of this size and scope. Public access to residences will be maintained, although temporary inconveniences may occur when crews are working in the immediate area. Businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible and welcome your continued patronage. Cyclists are not permitted to ride through active construction areas; alternate routes will be provided and should be used for public and worker safety. All efforts will be made to ensure multi-use pathway access is maintained during construction if public and worker safety permits. Detours will be provided where closures are required for public safety. Businesses and residents may experience general disruption associated with truck traffic, noise from crews and heavy equipment, vibration, as well as impacts from excavation, elevated guideway work, station construction, and general construction activity. Crews will endeavour to minimize disruption to businesses and residents in the area, and we thank you for your understanding while we build. Throughout Confederation Line construction and operation, Rideau Transit Group (RTG) is adhering to noise and vibration standards defined in the Project Agreement. The public can access construction and traffic management information by visiting the City of Ottawa s website, calling 3-1-1, following the City s Ottawa Traffic Twitter feed @Ottawa_Traffic or signing up to receive regular updates at. The Confederation Line team wants to ensure everyone is safe and aware around Confederation Line construction sites. Please adhere to all safety signage and never enter a construction site. Thank you for your patience during construction. For up to date traffic information visit traffic.ottawa.ca For information regarding transit service adjustments during construction visit octranspo.com Sign up for weekly project updates at 9