Temporary Closure of River Road

River Road, from Rideau Road to Solarium Avenue, will be temporarily closed from May 12 to August 11.

Construction work is scheduled to connect new underground services to the new homes being built on the west side of River Road. A full closure of the roadway will be necessary to accommodate the deep sewer work and a full road reconstruction.

There will be detour signage in the area, directing traffic around the closure. Access will be accommodated for the homes on River Road.

I have inquired with city officials to see what options were explored to avoid a full closure, including keeping one lane open or the construction of a temporary detour road.

Due to the existing ditch, the narrow space, property ownership, and a significant impact on construction timelines, a full closure of the road is necessary.

I have asked the builder and the City to complete this work with urgency and will keep our community updated.

I appreciate the community’s patience as the city continues to make progress on addressing the housing crisis.

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