Fermeture de la 417 du 11 aout au 15 aout 2022. A closed sign at Highway 417 in Ottawa, on Aug. 15, 2022.
The closure of a stretch of Highway 417 in downtown Ottawa is planned from Thursday evening to Tuesday morning. This weekend's closure of a downtown section of the 417 features one of the most complicated detours we've seen for a so-called rapid bridge replacement so far.
Not only that, but we're not entirely sure how long the process could take. That depends on rain, but more about that later.The 417 will be closed both directions downtown. The simpler of the two directions is westbound. Remember, this is the Trans-Canada Highway. People will be detouring here who had no intention of getting off the highway in our fair city. Those of us who live here should use our local knowledge to give the detour a wide berth.
As long as you're not using the highway during peak periods , you're safe to head westbound as far as Vanier Parkway/Riverside. During peak periods, the westbound 417 is going to be backed up to the 174 split, if not further.