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Ottawa-Gatineau traffic updates for May 14

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Doug Hempstead · CBC News ·
Ottawa's Fisher and Carling avenues are part of two roadwork projects that get going today and last for several weeks. (Erik White/CBC )

Good morning commuters!

There's a pretty significant paving project getting underway today in the Carlington area.

Have you seen all those cones along Fisher Avenue? Today they go into use.

Lane reductions start for paving on Fisher between Baseline Drive and Carling Avenue until July.

Not far away, the same thing is happening on Holland Avenue between Fisher and Carling, also until July.

Good news, though, for folks who commute to or through Centretown.

Queen Street is set to reopen between Bank and O'Connor streets today. I'm not sure yet if vehicles will just be able to go one way, or both.

Have a great week!

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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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