By Mark Buckshon
Ottawa Construction News staff writer
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP) has been retained by the City of Ottawa to construct the Laurier Avenue cycling modifications, a project with an approved budget of $7,236,000.
Work started recently on the project that is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2026.
The project’s primary objective is to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The scope of work involves segregating the westbound cycling facilities from their current on-road alignment to a raised boulevard on the north side of Laurier Avenue. This modification will span from Queen Elizabeth Driveway to just west of Elgin Street.
Key features of the project include the construction of protected crossings at the Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street intersection and the reconfiguration of the on- and off-ramps from Laurier Avenue to Queen Elizabeth Drive.
The city’s design documents describe a “protected intersection” as a design intended to make crossings safer for vulnerable road users “by shortening crossing distances, reducing exposure, increasing visibility, and improving yielding behaviour by motor vehicle drivers.”
Design for the project is complete. Stantec is listed as the contract administrator and site inspector, with Donna Yates acting as contract administrator and Kevin May as senior site inspector.
Warren Perry is listed as the project manager for Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. The city’s project manager is Andrew Arseneault.
