Traffic impacts for Kichi Zìbì Mìkan weekend closure

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train extension project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be fully closed in both directions from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive from Friday, November 14 at 11:30 pm until Monday, November 17 at 5:30 am.

The full closure is required to complete work to restore Kichi Zìbì Mìkan to two lanes of traffic in each direction. The road will reopen on Monday, November 17 in its final configuration, with two lanes available for traffic in both directions.

Access from both Carling Avenue and Island Park Drive to Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed. Access to Westboro Beach will be maintained from Island Park Drive.

Traffic Detour

Motorists can use the following detours between Carling Avenue and Island Park Drive:

Entering eastbound on the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan between Woodroffe Avenue and Island Park Drive:

• Proceed east on Carling Avenue until Churchill Avenue

• Turn left onto Churchill Avenue and proceed north until Richmond Road
• Turn right and continue eastbound until Island Park Drive
• Turn left and continue northbound

Entering westbound on the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan at Island Park Drive:

• Proceed south on Island Park Drive until Richmond Road
• Turn right onto Richmond Road and continue west until Churchill Avenue
• Turn left onto Churchill Avenue and continue south until Carling Avenue
• Turn right and continue westbound

The safety of both the public and construction workers remains our highest priority. We appreciate your patience as work continues in the area.

Motorists are encouraged to follow all detour routes, observe traffic control signage and adhere to posted speed limits.

Pedestrians and cyclists should use designated pathways and follow posted signage to safely navigate around the construction areas. Please allow extra travel time and use increased caution around construction zones.

OC Transpo Service Impacts

From Friday, November 14 at 10:30 pm until Monday, November 17 at 6 am, routes 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, 75 and 87 will be detoured between Westboro Station and Lincoln Fields Station via Churchill, Richmond, Woodroffe, and Carling, in each direction. Residents are encouraged to visit octranspo.com/alerts for details. 

For updates and trip planning assistance, visit octranspo.com, use the Travel Planner and Transit app, or call 613-560-5000.

You can also connect with OC Transpo on Facebook, Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Stay informed

Visit octranspo.com for additional details and specific traffic impacts regarding the Stage 2 O-Train Project.

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