The city has released the following update on the Bank Street Renewal project:
Project update: Bank Street renewal, Riverside Drive (westbound) to Ledbury Avenue
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Photo courtesy of Tomlinson Group
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The City of Ottawa is undertaking the renewal of Bank Street from Riverside Drive to Ledbury Avenue. This work includes the replacement of underground sewers and watermains, and a full road reconstruction. The vision for the Bank Street renewal is to construct a functioning and safe arterial main street with a well-balanced multi-modal transportation network which will cater to vehicles, transit, cyclists and pedestrians.
Note that maintaining access to local businesses is a priority during this work. Please continue to support the Bank Street area businesses during construction. Everything is open and will remain accessible.
To learn more about the Bank Street Renewal project, visit the dedicated project webpage at ottawa.ca/bankstreetrenewal
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Traffic impacts and Heron Road detour
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As expected, traffic in this area during construction is heavier than usual. The team is working hard to minimize disruption and post clear signage.
Traffic impacts include:
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Heron Road remains closed east of Bank Street to Alta Vista Drive to facilitate underground infrastructure work. Please use the detour following Walkley Road and Heron Road, east of Alta Vista Drive as the alternate route.
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Bank Street continues to be reduced to one lane in each direction from Riverside Drive to Collins Avenue.
- Beginning Monday, July 28, the Belanger Avenue westbound lane will be closed at Bank Street for five weeks. An OC Transpo detour will be in place for westbound bus routes using Ohio Street. Details to be provided at https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts/ prior to the closure.
The City’s interactive traffic map and incident report are kept up to date – they are your best resource for City traffic impacts.
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Photo 1: Heron Road detour
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Construction update
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Construction of Phase 1 of the Bank Street Renewal project (Riverside Drive to Collins Avenue) is ongoing in several locations of the project limits including at the Bank Street and Heron Road intersection where the closure of Heron Road from Bank Street and Alta Vista is expected until August 31.
The work being completed in Phase 1 includes the installation, rehabilitation and/or replacement of various components of the underground infrastructure including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers. It includes full reconstruction of the road and sidewalks and will add a cycle track, new street lighting, traffic signals and streetscape improvements.
This is a multi-year project which will be constructed in phases. The full completion of Phase 1 (from Riverside Drive (westbound) to Collins Avenue) is expected in 2027.
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Photo 2: Landscaping at the Kilborn Place retaining wall (June 2025)
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Photo credit: Robinson Consultants Inc.
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Progress to date
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- The installation of a new watermain between Riverside Drive (eastbound) and Ohio Street is complete.
- The installation of the new storm sewer between Sawmill Creek and Heron Road is complete.
- The installation of the new storm and/or sanitary sewer connections from Bank Street to Kilborn Place, Randall Street and Evans Boulevard are complete.
- All three large diameter watermain repairs are complete.
- Replacement of the retaining wall on the east side of Bank Street (south of Kilborn Place) is complete.
- Road, median, sidewalk, cycle track and traffic signal construction between Riverside Drive (eastbound) and the Transitway is 75% complete.
- Utility pole replacements between Riverside Drive (eastbound) and the Transitway is complete.
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Photo 3: Paving operations for the east side of the Heron Road intersection (June 2025)
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Photo credit: Robinson Consultants Inc.
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Ongoing work
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- The installation of new sanitary sewer and watermain between Ohio Street and Belanger Avenue will continue.
- Replacement of the retaining wall on the east side of Bank Street (south of Kilborn Place) to be completed this fall.
- Road, sidewalk, and traffic signal construction between Riverside Drive (eastbound) and the Transitway will be completed this fall.
- Road, median, sidewalk, cycle track and traffic signal construction between the Transitway and Belanger Avenue / Lamira Street will continue.
- The installation of the new storm and sanitary sewers and watermains through the Bank Street and Heron Road intersection, requiring a twelve-week closure of the east leg of the intersection will continue.
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Photo 4: Concrete curb construction at Bank Street and Utah Street (July 2025)
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Photo credit: Robinson Consultants Inc.
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Upcoming impacts
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In the fall, Bank Street will remain reduced to one lane in each direction between the Transitway and the Heron Road intersection.
The Bank Street and Heron Road intersection will reopen and be reduced to one lane in each direction between Alta Vista Drive and Kaladar Avenue to facilitate the road reconstruction and utility pole relocations.
Please watch for changes as the contractor may need to shift the traffic lanes to accommodate their work.
The City’s interactive traffic map and incident report are kept updated and are your best resource for City traffic impacts. Please also bookmark the project webpage to stay informed on the project.
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Support local businesses during construction
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The contractor is going to ensure access to local businesses is available at all times and will be working with our local businesses to coordinate works so that customer access is not impeded. If a business has more than one access, it may occur that one of them may be blocked temporarily during construction, but this will be communicated in advance and signage will be used to direct customers and staff on how to access the location.
You are encouraged to shop locally and support our Bank Street and area businesses during this construction period.
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Accessibility
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Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
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Noise By-law
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For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).
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Safety
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The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
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Mobility and you
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Stay informed about construction and infrastructure projects. Check out the City’s interactive traffic map and incident report or call 3-1-1 for updates about when and where construction is happening.
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Contact us
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Visit us on the web.
Have questions? Contact the project manager, Roxanne Tubb, by email at [email protected].
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