News and Updates

01.18.18 Winterlude Road Closures

The City of Ottawa has approved closure of the following streets for Winterlude festivities organized by Canadian Heritage.

Traffic Disruptions 10.26.17 NOTICE: Remembrance Day Schedule Changes & Traffic Impacts

The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11.

Downtown Rideau 07.14.17 La Machine in Downtown Rideau: Parking, Road Closures & Schedule

The much anticipated La Machine is coming to Downtown Rideau from July 27 to 30. Get the latest details regarding road closures now!

Traffic Disruptions 03.15.17 Waller Street Southbound Road Closure

Waller Street Southbound from Daly Avenue to MacKenzie King Bridge will be closed on Friday, March 17 at 8pm to Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 11:59pm.

Traffic Disruptions 11.25.16 Rideau Street to OPEN in time for the Holiday Retail Season

  The Downtown Rideau Board of Management has been working with the City of Ottawa to open Rideau Street in time for the peak holiday…

11.21.16 William Mall Construction

Enbridge and Hydro Ottawa begin work on William Mall (at Rideau Street) Sunday, November 27th, at 8:00pm.

Traffic Disruptions 10.11.16 William Street Temporary Closure

Special Notice To Businesses Operating On William Street From York Street To George Street

Traffic Disruptions 09.30.16 O-Train Confederation Line Rideau Street overnight closure

As part of the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, Rideau Street will close nightly to all vehicular traffic beginning October 3.

Traffic Disruptions 09.22.16 Rideau Street closure Sept 23-26

As part of the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit Project, Rideau Street will be completely closed overnight the weekend of September 23-26.

Traffic Disruptions 09.09.16 Lane reduction on Rideau St. starting Sept. 12

Rideau Street will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Elgin Street and Mackenzie Avenue starting Monday, September 12. The reductions are needed…

Traffic Disruptions 06.27.16 North American Leaders’ Summit, June 29 road closures

Residents and businesses are advised that as a result of the North American Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, June 29, there will be significant traffic impacts…

Traffic Disruptions 06.23.16 Getting around this weekend PLUS free parking and shuttle service

To encourage residents to return to the core, the City will provide two hours of free parking in Lot 4 and Lot 5, from 8…