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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: April 10, 2025 - 14:27
Upcoming lane reductions on St. Patrick Street and Porter’s Island Bridge
April 10, 2025
St. Patrick Street Bridge right turn lane removed April 13
Starting Sunday, April 13, the eastbound right turn lane on St. Patrick Street Bridge, leading to Vanier Parkway, will temporarily be removed.
The right turn lane will be removed until the end of summer 2027 as part of the renewal of the St. Patrick Street Bridge and Porter’s Island Bridge project.
Traffic impacts
Traffic flow across the St. Patrick Street Bridge will be maintained with two available traffic lanes in each direction but removal of the right turn lane may result in traffic delays.
Cycling and pedestrian impacts
Cycling and pedestrian facilities will function as usual in April.
Starting in early May 2025, the eastbound cycling facility will be maintained across St. Patrick Street Bridge.
The westbound cycling facility will be shared with bidirectional pedestrian traffic on the multi-use pathway across St. Patrick Street Bridge, with signage located at the beginning of the multi-use pathway.
Porter’s Island Bridge lane reductions on April 14
Porter’s Island Bridge and its approaches on Island Lodge Road will be reduced to one lane starting on Monday, April 14 and is planned until Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Traffic will be maintained in both directions across Porter’s Island Bridge. Slowdowns are expected through the construction zone.
Pedestrian and cyclists’ access will be maintained.
OC Transpo service impacts
Bus route 19 will be impacted. For information on OC Transpo service, visit octranspo.com/alerts.
Stay informed
- Visit ottawa.ca/stpatrickporterisland for additional details and specific traffic impacts.
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