We’ve received notification about upcoming road closures we’d like everyone to be aware of.
The Parkway
In preparation for work on the addition to Earl of March Secondary School at 4 The Parkway, The Parkway will be closed from Teron Road to Oakes Wood. The contractor will be installing sewer and water as part of Earl of March Secondary School addition.
- The Parkway from Teron Road to Oakes Wood: The road will be closed from Monday, August 4 to Tuesday, September 30
Earl Grey Extension Project
Construction will be starting in late August with the Earl Grey Drive extension passing under Terry Fox Drive and requiring the construction of a new bridge structure to connect Earl Grey Drive and Didsbury Road. As part of the project, the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and Didsbury Road will be upgraded to meet the requirements of the City’s protected intersection guidelines. Residents can find more information at Earl Grey Drive extension | City of Ottawa or in the Earl Grey Drive Extension Project – Kanata North post. There will be traffic impacts to Terry Fox Drive between Campeau Drive and the 417 as well as on Didsbury Road. Specific closure details will be posted when they are available.
Terry Fox Drive and Highway 417 Interchange
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has contracted Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited (TCCL) to complete roadway rehabilitation of Terry Fox Drive at the Highway 417 interchange, as well as resurfacing and repair of the Highway 417 westbound off-ramp at Carp Road.
The scope of work for this project includes earth excavation, grading, partial and full depth asphalt removals, hot mix paving, traffic detector loops, and pavement markings. Construction is scheduled to commence on September 3, 2025, and will continue until contract completion on October 3, 2025.
TCCL will take every precaution to minimize interruptions, however, daily single or multi-lane closures and/or shoulder closures are anticipated for the duration of the project, as well as intermittent ramp closures. The allowable closure times are as follows:
- Terry Fox Dr @ Hwy 417 (2 lanes both ways) – One lane closures: Mon: 00:00–06:00, 21:00–23:59; Tues–Thurs: 00:00–06:00, 21:00–23:59; Fri: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59; Sat: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59; Sun: 00:00–06:00, 21:00–23:59.
- Hwy 417 @ Carp Rd; E-N/S Ramp (1 lane) – Ramp closures: Mon–Wed: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59; Thurs: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59; Fri: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59; Sat–Sun: 00:00–10:00, 22:00–23:59.
- Hwy 417 @ Terry Fox Dr; S-W Ramp, N-W Ramp, W-N/S Ramp, S-E Ramp, N-E Ramp (1 lane) – Ramp closures: Mon–Sun: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59.
- Hwy 417 @ Terry Fox Dr; E-N/S Ramp (2 lanes) – Two lane/full closures: Mon–Sun: 00:00–06:00, 22:00–23:59.
Construction signs will be placed in advance of any on-going work to provide notice to drivers.