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Ottawa-Gatineau traffic updates for April 18

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Doug Hempstead · CBC News ·
This was the scene in early November when Rideau Canal Skateway buildings were being installed. Today they're being scooped back up. (David Richard/CBC)

Good morning commuters!

Leitrim Road, Limebank Road and Fisher Avenue are open this morning after Hydro Ottawa crews repaired all the damaged hydro poles.

There's only about 100 customers without power across the entire region, so don't expect widespread traffic light issues.

Sections of traffic lanes on Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive will be temporarily closed today for the removal of Rideau Canal Skateway equipment.

Work lasts until 3

It starts at 7 a.m. on Queen Elizabeth Driveway at Fifth Avenue and continues there for two hours.

Flag persons will be on site to slow down and control the flow of traffic in the southbound lane, as needed.

Then, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., crews will be out on Colonel By Drive south of the Bronson Avenue bridge.

A 100-metre section of the southbound lane south of the Bronson Bridge on-ramp will be closed to traffic.

Flag persons will control motorists on the northbound lane of Colonel By Drive.

Crews move up the street from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to remove buildings on Colonel By Drive at Main Street.

A 100-metre section of the southbound lane will be closed to traffic.

Flag persons will control motorists on the northbound lane of Colonel By Drive.

Pathways affected

Some sections of the Rideau Canal pathways may be closed for a short period during the removal of the equipment.

Meantime, investigative work will be completed on a portion of southbound Colonel By Drive between Main Street and Concord Street North between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

Flag personnel will be on site there too.

Crews want to check on possible repairs to the Rideau Canal walls near Echo Drive.

Have a great day!

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If you have a traffic or commuter gripe about driving, cycling or being a pedestrian commuter — anything from problem intersections, to parking, to inefficient routes — send it to me at​doug.hempstead@cbc.ca.

And remember, you can share what you see on the roads with me on Twitter at @cbcotttraffic. Or give me a ring at 613-288-6900.

About the Author

Doug Hempstead

CBC Ottawa's traffic specialist

Doug Hempstead is CBC Ottawa's traffic specialist and can be heard on CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning and All In A Day. Sometimes, he even sleeps. Originally from the Ottawa Valley, he is a musician and family man - married with two daughters. Doug is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years experience in the region covering all types of news. He welcomes your input on traffic issues and can be called directly while the shows are airing at 613-288-6900. Tweet him at @cbcotttraffic or @DougHempstead. His e-mail is doug.hempstead@cbc.ca.

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