Portage Bridge

• Portage Bridge proposed for new tram system connecting Ottawa to Gatineau

  The proposed tram system would connect Gatineau, Que., to Ottawa's downtown area via Wellington Street or a tunnel beneath Sparks Street.

  Traffic

  May 15, 2020
  
• NCC will clear more downtown Ottawa bike lanes as part of winter cycling pilot

  The National Capital Commission says it will plow the bike paths on the Portage Bridge and on St. Patrick Street this winter, which represent about an extra kilometre of cycling tracks.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2019
  
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• Chaudière Bridge to remain closed to cars, trucks until August; Ottawa Race Weekend modifies marathon routes

  The crossing was already due to be closed to vehicle traffic as of June for construction work.

  Traffic

  May 14, 2019
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• NCC closing Victoria Island for 7 years to clean up contaminated soil

  The $13-million clean up project on the 5.6-hectare island will take about seven years, the NCC said. 

  Environment

  Oct 2, 2018
• Two-month-long Portage Bridge repairs beginning Friday to affect vehicle lanes

  Work on the $9.2-million restoration of the interprovincial Portage Bridge begins Friday.

  Traffic

  Sep 14, 2018
• Construction on Portage Bridge to begin in July

  According to the NCC, the goal of the project is to rehabilitate the surface of the road as well as enhance the cycle track.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2018