Traffic

Ottawa sinkhole filled, Rideau Street reopened

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted October 3, 2016 9:01 am

Updated October 3, 2016 9:02 am

1 min read

If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.

This article is more than 9 years old and some information may not be up to date.

Workers look on as boom concrete pumps fill a large sinkhole that formed Wednesday morning on Rideau Street, Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

OTTAWA – A stretch of a downtown Ottawa street has reopened after a small sinkhole disrupted traffic over the weekend.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police had closed off part of Rideau Street after the sinkhole opened up Sunday afternoon as construction crews worked in the area.

It’s the same area where a massive sinkhole appeared in June.

Stick to the Facts

Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results.

Journalistic standards Report an error

Menu

Topics

TV Programs

Connect

Local

your local region

Share

Calendar

Calendar

Search

Quick Search

Add Global News to Home Screen

Comments