Notices from the National Capital Commission
Rockcliffe Parkway Construction Work
On behalf of the National Capital Commission (NCC), I would like to inform you that we will be continuing essential construction work on the Rockcliffe Parkway between Aviation Parkway and Princess Avenue over the course of the next 3 years, as part of our rehabilitation and construction plan for the Rockcliffe Parkway and the Capital Pathway. Our goal is to improve the Parkway's safety, perform required repairs and better connect NCC pathways in the area. The attached aerial image provides an overview of the scheduled construction work.
This project will include:
Rehabilitation of retaining walls from the bottom of the escarpment to the mid-point between Lisgar Road & Acacia Avenue - Fall 2011
Addition of a recreational pathway on the Ottawa River side of the Parkway to replace the narrow sidewalk that is in poor condition - Spring to Fall 2012
Resurfacing of the Rockcliffe Parkway pavement from Princess Avenue to Aviation Parkway (3.7 km) - Summer/Fall 2013
From September 1st to November 15th 2011, the construction will focus on repairs to the retaining wall between Acacia Avenue and Lisgar Road. The work is required to stop further deterioration and ensure user safety.
We will make efforts to minimize the impact of construction on traffic circulation, by implementing a traffic management plan that will allow two way traffic to be maintained. However, parkway and pathway users can expect traffic to be delayed in the area. On occasion, one lane will accommodate both directions through the use of either traffic lights or flagpersons.
As the sidewalk may be closed for short periods, on-road bicycle traffic will be permitted on the roadway, and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to ensure safety. The work will be on-going from Monday to Saturday and conform to City Bylaws.
We will continue to provide you with detailed information about the next phases of the project in due course. In the meantime, I invite you to share this information with members of your community association.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jocelyne Moncion, Officer, Public and Community Relations at (613) 239- 5106 or via e-mail at jocelyne.moncion@ncc-ccn.ca.