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Memo: OC Transpo 2020 Transit Service Detours

This purpose of this memo is to provide an update on two significant OC Transpo transit service detours that will begin this spring, which were originally intended to be presented at the March 18 Transit Commission meeting. 

Rideau and William Street Renewal Project 

On Sunday, April 19, Rideau Street, between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street, will temporarily close to allow for the construction of the final phase of the Rideau Street and William Street renewal project. During construction, OC Transpo routes that currently serve this section of Rideau Street will be detoured. Rideau Street will reopen when construction is complete, expected by the end of 2020. 

Stage 2 O-Train Expansion 

As of Sunday, May 3, O-Train Line 2 will temporarily close to allow for the construction of the Stage 2 O-Train expansion. During the closure, bus replacement service will run along the entire line, stopping at all stations. Line 2 will reopen when construction is complete.Please find attached a PowerPoint presentation and key messages, which contain details about both detours.

​Source : City of Ottawa

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