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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, pimisi, Rideau Station, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
February 2, 2017
Construction Update
This week, crews begin concrete cable bank work in the west running tunnel, which will be followed by trackwork activities in the next months. Construction also progresses at the integrated entrances, including the Lyon Station east entrance, where crews mobilize to install structural steel by crane.
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Tunney's Pasture: working on footings - Avancement des travaux à la station Tunney's Pasture, y compris les préparatifs pour commencer à installer les semelles de la station
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: The station continues to take shape with crews installing rebar and formwork for the stairs, followed by concrete pours in cycles, and preparations begin to install grade beams for station footings.
Bayview Station: Construction progresses at the station and includes the next phase of foundation grade beam installation, waterproofing activities for the ancillary building and underground mechanical and electrical work.
Pimisi Station: Crews ramp up work at the east end of the station under Booth Street bridge with concrete pours for the elevator and station walls. Mechanical and electrical work and concrete pours for the track slab also occur this week.
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Rideau Station concrete work - Coulage du béton pour les murs et l'arche de la station Rideau
Lyon Station cavern: The station continues to progress with ongoing masonry and block wall construction on the concourse level as part of architectural work, in addition to the installation of duct banks. Final shotcrete lining advances in the west transition.
Lyon Station west entrance: The integrated entrance continues to take shape with ongoing concrete work including the installation of rebar on the upper escalator and stairs area, and forming of walls over the adit. At the east vent shaft, wire saw cutting and the next phase of concrete removals occur.
Lyon Station east entrance: Structural steel installation begins by crane at the entrance and concrete work, which includes the lower stairs and escalator slab areas, continues to progress. Crews mobilize to begin a breakthrough of the HVAC to the tunnel below by end of the week.
Parliament Station cavern: Crews continue installing electrical conduits, pouring the final arch concrete lining, pouring the cavern deck and placing rebar as part of concrete work for the elevator walls.
Parliament Station east entrance: Integrated entrance construction is ongoing and includes rock removal in anticipation of a breakthrough to the tunnel. At the east vent shaft, crews remove shotcrete.
Rideau Station cavern: Crews continue pouring concrete for walls and the arch in addition to installing bulkheads.
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Final rock removals at the Rideau HVAC shaft - Enlèvement final des roches à la tour de CVC de la station Rideau
Rideau Station west entrance: This week, construction continues 24/7 with the removal of shoring and the relocation of struts, as well as waterproofing of station walls. At the HVAC shaft, crews complete final rock removals and demobilize to begin waterproofing the shaft.
Rideau Station east entrance: Concrete work is ongoing at the entrance as well as waterproofing and the installation of rebar in the mechanical rooms. Crews also form elevator shaft walls and remove whaler beams in sections.
Rideau Street is now open to bus traffic and taxis.
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uOttawa Station rebar and fromwork for walls - La construction des murs continue à la station uOttawa
uOttawa Station: The station continues to take shape with ongoing concrete work for the foundation, framing for porcelain panels, the installation of masonry in the communications room, and backfilling and excavation at the south side of the station.
East Portal: Crews continue constructing the ramp; activities include installing tiebacks, waterproofing in sections, as well as rebar and formwork on walls and slabs, followed by concrete pours at the end of the week.
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Lees Station foundation work - Installation de barres d’armature dans le cadre des travaux de fondation à la station Lees
East Stations
Lees Station: Station construction advances with the installation of rebar and formwork for the foundation, and underground duct banks for the ancillary building.
Hurdman Station: Crews continue working on the roof of the stations’ ancillary buildings, pouring concrete for the stairs, mechanical and electrical rough-ins and installing structural steel. Interior finishing work is ongoing on the bus operators’ building.
Tremblay Station: The station continues to take shape with roofing construction, work on the elevators, painting and the installation of cable trays in the secondary rooms.
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Hurdman Station construction of stairs - Avancement des travaux à la station Hurdman, y compris les travaux sur les escaliers
St-Laurent Station: Construction progresses at the station and includes mechanical and electrical work, concrete curb and mezzanine pours and the installation of conduits and door frames.
Cyrville Station: Crews begin working on the windscreen walls, including glazing activities. Work on the station soffit and elevators progresses and porcelain panel installation continues for the auxiliary building.
Blair Station: Construction is ongoing at the station and includes installation of composite panels, steel work for the station’s skylight, as well as work on the soffit and station stairs. The bus operators’ building’s roof continues to take shape.
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Bench mining in running tunnel west of Rideau Station - Excavation de la banquette dans le tunnel à l’ouest de la station Rideau
Tunnel Excavation and Support
Excavation of the bench is ongoing in the last section of running tunnel west of Rideau Station. Crews also install rebar and waterproof the tunnel arch and pour starter walls east of Parliament Station.
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Cable bank concrete work in west running tunnel - Travaux de bétonnage pour les massifs de câbles dans le tunnel ouest
Guideway
Crews continue working along the guideway, weather permitting. This includes assembling crossover tracks east of Tunney’s Pasture Station, removing parapets along Bayview Bridge, and drilling dowels and starting cable bank concrete work in the west running tunnel from the West Portal moving west to Lyon Station. Train testing also occurs in phases between Cyrville and Blair stations.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Next phase of foundation work at Tunney’s Pasture Station requiring sidewalk realignment.
- Hoe ramming as part of work on the western section of the guideway.
- Pimisi Station structural steel installation.
- Lyon Station west vent shaft work resumes.
- Activities at the Parliament Station west entrance resume with architectural work for the parapets.
- Ongoing overnight work at the Rideau Station west and east entrances, and at the East Portal.
- Structural steel installation at uOttawa Station requiring overnight lane restrictions.
- Demolition of the abutments at the Mann Avenue bridge requiring full closures and overnight bracket installations requiring lane restrictions.
- Ongoing Mann Avenue bridge reconstruction work through end of 2017.
- Structural steel installation at Lees Station.
- Fencing installation on the guideway just west of Tremblay Station.
- Installation of the next phase of structural steel at Tremblay Station.
- Overhead Catenary System energized in phases for ongoing vehicle testing from Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
October 13, 2016
Construction Update
At uOttawa Station, the station begins to take shape with crews completing a large concrete pour for the suspended slab. At the integrated entrances, to date crews have poured more than fifty percent of the concrete required.
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Concrete work on the walls at Pimisi Station
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Construction of the station foundation is ongoing; crews continue installing rebar for station footings and begin caisson work.
Bayview Station: Caisson installation is finalized as part of initial work on the ancillary building. Duct bank installation, sewer work and ground improvement activities are ongoing. The next phase of station construction begins as crews mobilize to install rebar and formwork.
Pimisi Station: Crews backfill, install duct banks and continue mechanical and electrical work. Construction of the station’s lower concourse level is ongoing; crews waterproof and continue concrete work for station walls.
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Lyon Station cavern concrete work
Central Stations
West Portal: Crews continue excavation of the ramp and install reinforcements.
Lyon Station cavern: Construction progresses at the station concourse level; crews install rebar, formwork and pour the concrete deck. Arch final lining pours and shotcrete final lining work continue.
Lyon Station west entrance: Construction of the station walls and stairs progresses; activities include waterproofing, rebar and formwork installation as well as concrete pours. By the end of this week, crews resume work at the Lyon Station HVAC shaft and activities include rock removals.
Lyon Station east entrance: At the station concourse level, crews install rebar and pour concrete for the walls and columns. At the east vent shaft, crews complete reinforcements and remove rock.
Parliament Station cavern: Crews continue station concrete work; activities include rebar and formwork installation. Electrical work and waterproofing of the station arch are ongoing.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews complete structural steel installation and finalize the construction of the escalator walls. At the east vent shaft, crews continue work during the weekend; activities include hoe ramming and rock removals.
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Rebar and formwork installation at uOttawa Station
Parliament Station east entrance: At the concourse level, crews have removed the foundation wall and continue structural steel installation. Crews begin blasting and continue rock removals at street level.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
Rideau Station cavern: Crews install mechanical and electrical work and continue waterproofing of the station arch and invert. Rebar installation and concrete pours are ongoing as part of station L-wall work.
Rideau Station west entrance: Work on the station roof slab continues; crews waterproof, install rebar and formwork and pour concrete.
Rideau Station east entrance: Construction of the concourse level is ongoing; crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete for the walls.
uOttawa Station: Excavation for station footings and concrete work on station walls are ongoing. Crews install rebar and formwork in preparation for concrete pours that will occur overnight on October 14. Future overnight closures of the pedestrian tunnel are anticipated in the coming weeks.
East Portal: Excavation and installation of reinforcements on the ramp occur in preparation for future guideway work.
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East Stations
Lees Station: Crews install rebar, formwork and prepare to pour the raft slab. Electrical and sewer work are ongoing.
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Hurdman Station slab pours
Hurdman Station: Construction of the station advances; crews pour the concourse floor slab and install structural steel. Crews begin internal finishes, continue electrical work and install the roof at the bus operators’ building.
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Canopies installed at Tremblay Station
Tremblay Station: Crews continue pouring concrete and installing structural steel. Work on the roof metal deck and station canopy are finalized.
St-Laurent Station: Crews begin installing station escalators and elevators and continue work on the mechanical room. Preparations begin to install structural steel.
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Cyrville Station: Crews continue construction of the parapets and station roof. Work begins on the station elevators. At the auxiliary building, crews begin installation of exterior wall panels and electrical work is ongoing.
Blair Station: Crews continue roof, exterior wall panel and soffit installation. Mechanical and electrical work are ongoing. Crews complete excavation and begin rebar installation for footings at the bus operators’ building. Removals occur at the permanent bus loop.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Work continues in the running tunnel; excavation and installation of reinforcements occur.
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Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: From Tunney’s Pasture to Merton Street, crews continue installing Overhead Catenary System foundations during the day and overnight. Between Merton Street and West Portal, guideway work including removals, excavation and installation of ballast are ongoing. Trackwork also continues in sections and activities include pulling rail.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Tremblay Station: Crews install duct banks, fencing and ballast as construction of the guideway progresses in sections. Trackwork activities including pulling rail and pouring dowels are ongoing between Rideau River Transitway Bridge and Tremblay Station.
Belfast Yard to Blair Station: Installation of systems and cabling will continue in the coming weeks in anticipation of vehicle testing later this month.
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Other Activities
Bayview Bridge: Crews continue reconstruction of the bridge; activities include work on the approach slab and concrete overlay.
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews pour concrete pier caps and work on abutments. Reconstruction of the bridge will continue until the end of 2016.
Mann Avenue Bridge: With removals and demolition complete, reconstruction of the bridge begins as crews work on abutments, pier caps and install girders.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station work requiring right turn lane restriction.
- Delivery of traction power sub station on the guideway near Tunney’s Pasture Station.
- uOttawa Station work requiring intermittent closures of the pedestrian tunnel.
- Structural steel installation at uOttawa Station.
- Mann Avenue Bridge work and overnight lane closures.
- Vehicle testing and Overhead Catenary System will be energized in phases along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
- Traction power sub station installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
October 6, 2016
Construction Update
Construction of Hurdman Station, a critical transfer point on the O-Train Confederation Line, continues to progress as crews mobilize to begin installation of structural steel. Further east, construction of the permanent bus loop has gotten underway at Blair Station, a key component to allow residents to transfer from bus rapid transit to light rail when revenue service begins in 2018.
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West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Station foundation work continues as crews install rebar for station footings and mobilize to begin caisson installation.
Bayview Station: Work on the ancillary building is ongoing; crews drill and pour caissons. Crews begin duct bank installation. Ground improvement activities and sewer work also occur.
Pimisi Station: The station walls and platform continue to take shape; activities include waterproofing, rebar installation and concrete pours. Crews also backfill, install duct banks and continue mechanical and electrical work.
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Central Stations
West Portal: Preparation for future guideway work continues on the ramp.
Lyon Station cavern: Crews continue work on the station’s concourse level; activities include rebar installation, formwork and pouring concrete. Shotcrete final lining in the east transition and arch final lining pours are ongoing.
Lyon Station west entrance: The station entrance continues to take shape; crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete for the station walls and stairs.
Lyon Station east entrance: Crews continue work on the station concourse level; activities include rebar installation and concrete pours for station walls. At the east vent shaft, crews continue rock removals and install reinforcements.
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Parliament Station cavern: Work on station L-walls is ongoing; activities include rebar installation and concrete pours. Waterproofing of the station arch occurs.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews work on the station stairs and structural steel installation is finalized at the station entrance. At the east vent shaft, crews continue hoe ramming and rock removals over the weekend.
Parliament Station east entrance: Crews continue installing structural steel and removing the foundation wall. At street level, rock removals and line drilling are ongoing in anticipation of future blasting activities.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Rideau Station cavern: Crews waterproof, install rebar and pour concrete for station L-walls.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews install falsework and rebar for the station roof slab. Drilling and overnight jet grouting activities continue through December.
Rideau Station east entrance: The station walls continue to take shape as crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete.
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Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
East Portal: Crews continue ramp excavation and install whaler beams as part of reinforcement work during the day and overnight in preparation for future guideway work.
uOttawa Station: The station continues to take shape; crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete for the suspended slab. As part of the next phase of construction, crews begin excavating for station footings.
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East Stations
Lees Station: Work continues on the station raft slab; activities include rebar installation and concrete pours. Crews begin sewer installation.
Hurdman Station: At the station, crews continue pouring the concourse floor slab, finalize masonry for the block wall and mobilize to begin structural steel installation. Work continues at the bus operator’s building including electrical and roof installations.
Tremblay Station: The station construction continues to progress; crews pour concrete and install structural steel and the roof metal deck. Work on the station canopy occurs.
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St-Laurent Station: Crews work on the hydro room and begin preparations to install the station escalators. Electrical work and trackwork are ongoing in the station.
Cyrville Station: Crews install rebar, formwork and complete concrete pours as the station concourse level and stairs take shape. Work on the parapets and the station roof is ongoing. Electrical work occurs at the auxiliary building.
Blair Station: Construction of the station continues to advance; crews work on the station roof, soffit and continue mechanical and electrical works as well as landscaping activities. Permanent bus loop construction begins.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Mining of the running tunnel is ongoing and crews install reinforcements.
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Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: Guideway and trackwork activities continue; crews install fencing and the Overhead Catenary System foundations during the day and overnight. Flash butt welding and pulling rail also occur in sections.
Mann Avenue Bridge to Tremblay Station: Guideway construction continues in sections; crews install duct banks, fencing and ballast. Between Rideau River Transitway Bridge and Tremblay Station, crews continue trackwork activities, including ballast installation, pulling rail and welding.
Belfast Yard to Blair Station: Systems and cabling installation are ongoing
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Other Activities
Bayview Bridge: Reconstruction of the Bayview Bridge is ongoing; crews continue excavation and work on parapets and the transition slab.
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: As part of bridge reconstruction, crews work on the pier caps and abutments and begin girder installation.
Mann Avenue Bridge: Crews complete caisson installation, work on the bridge abutments and pier caps, and mobilize by the end of the week to begin installing girders overnight.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station work requiring right turn lane restriction.
- Delivery of Traction Power Sub Station (TPSS) on the guideway near Tunney’s Pasture Station.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Structural steel installation at uOttawa Station.
- uOttawa Station concrete pours requiring intermittent closures of the pedestrian tunnel.
- Mann Avenue Bridge work and overnight lane closures.
- Vehicle testing and Overhead Catenary System will be energized in phases along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
- TPSS installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
September 29, 2016
Construction Update
Construction of the O-Train Confederation Line’s guideway, the footprint along which the Light Rail Vehicles will travel, is progressing well. In the west section of the alignment, crews continue installing the Overhead Catenary System foundations, part of the system used to power the trains In addition to this work, trackwork activities such as welding and pulling rail are ongoing between the Rideau River Transitway Bridge and just west of Tremblay Station.
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West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Final removals occur and station foundation work is ongoing. Crews construct the station footings and activities include rebar installation.
Bayview Station: Crews install caissons as part of work on the ancillary building. Ground improvement activities also occur. Realignment of the north-south pedestrian and cycling multi-use pathway continues and utility installations begin.
Pimisi Station: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station walls. Electrical and mechanical installations also occur along with preliminary work on the station’s platform.
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Central Stations
West Portal: Crews complete removals and continue reinforcement of the ramp in preparation for the next phase of guideway works.
Lyon Station cavern: Work on the station’s concourse level continues; crews install rebar and pour concrete for the columns. Arch final lining pours are ongoing. In the east transition, crews mobilize to begin shotcrete final lining.
Lyon Station west entrance: Crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete for station stairs and walls. Mechanical and electrical installations are ongoing.
Lyon Station east entrance: Work on the station walls is ongoing; activities include rebar installation, stripping formwork and concrete pours. At the east vent shaft, crews install reinforcements and continue removals.
Parliament Station cavern: Crews form and pour station L-walls, continue mechanical and electrical works, and waterproof the arch.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews complete structural steel installation near the station entrance. At street level, crews install reinforcements and continue rock removals. At the east vent shaft, crews complete removals and begin hoe ramming.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Rideau Station cavern: Construction of station L-walls continues; activities include waterproofing, rebar installation, formwork and concrete pours.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews waterproof and install rebar for station walls in preparation for concrete pours. Drilling and overnight jet grouting activities are ongoing.
Rideau Station east entrance: Crews continue installing formwork and rebar for the station walls in preparation for concrete pours.
East Portal: Excavation, removals and reinforcements continue during the day and overnight in preparation for future guideway work.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Crews continue installing rebar and formwork for the station suspended slab and walls.
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East Stations
Lees Station: Crews install grade beams and caps, along with rebar for the station raft slab. Installation of the gas mitigation membrane is completed.
Hurdman Station: At the station, crews pour the concourse floor slab and install masonry on the block walls. At the bus operators’ building, crews continue roof installation.
Tremblay Station: Structural steel installation is ongoing along with work on the parapets and canopy footings. Crews mobilize to begin work on the metal roof deck. Trackwork activities continue in the station.
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St-Laurent Station: Crews work on the hydro room and station elevators, and install steel at the platform level. Electrical installations are ongoing. Trackwork activities continue in the station.
Cyrville Station: The construction of the concourse level is ongoing and includes rebar installation and concrete pours. Crews continue work on the parapets and install framing for the station’s roof.
Blair Station: The station continues to take shape as crews work on the roof, soffit and begin landscaping activities.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Crews install reinforcements and continue mining the running tunnel.
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Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: Crews finalize work in preparation for the traction power sub station installation near Tunney’s Pasture Station in the coming weeks. From Bayview Station to West Portal, crews continue fencing, flash butt welding, and installing the Overhead Catenary System foundations during the day and overnight.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Tremblay Station: Crews continue installing duct banks and fencing as part of track work, and mobilize to begin installing ballast. Trackwork continues between Rideau River Transitway Bridge and Tremblay Station; activities include ballast installation, pulling rail and welding.
Tremblay to Blair station: Between Tremblay and Blair stations, crews continue systems and cabling installations in preparation for vehicle testing.
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Other Activities
Bayview Bridge: Crews begin rebuilding the Bayview Bridge; activities include excavation and work on the transition slab.
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews continue bridge reconstruction; activities include work on the pier caps and abutments.
Mann Avenue Bridge: Reconstruction of the bridge continues; caisson installation and work on pier caps occur during the day time and overnight as required. Demolition of the Transitway bridge begins the evening of September 30 until October 3.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station work requiring right turn lane restriction.
- Delivery of traction power sub station 1 on the guideway near Tunney’s Pasture Station.
- Installation of girders on the CPR Bridge.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Mann Avenue Bridge work and overnight lane closures.
- Vehicle testing and Overhead Catenary System will be energized in phases along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
- Traction power sub station installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
September 22, 2016
Construction Update
Final demolition and removals are being completed at Tunney’s Pasture Station and crews begin preliminary station foundation work. In the east, Cyrville Station progress is visible with crews hard at work building the station concourse and roof. On the eastern portion of the guideway, systems and cabling installation continue between Tremblay and Blair stations in preparation for vehicle testing this fall.
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Forming walls at Pimisi Station- Construction des murs de la station Pimisi
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Crews complete removals and begin station foundation work, including rebar installations for footings.
Bayview Station: Work on the ancillary building, station foundation work, including caisson installation, and ground improvement activities are ongoing. Realignment of the north-south pedestrian and cycling Multi-Use Pathway continues.
Pimisi Station: Construction of the stations walls and footings progress. Crews also install mechanical and electric, and mobilize to being preliminary work on the station’s platform.
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Waterproofing arch-Parliament Station - Imperméabilisation de l'arche de la station Parlement
Central Stations
West Portal: Crews install reinforcements in preparation for the next phase of guideway works.
Lyon Station cavern: Crews install rebar and pour concrete on the station’s concourse. Arch final lining work continues.
Lyon Station west entrance: Crews continue pouring floor slabs and slabs for the escalators and stairs, in addition to forming and installing rebar for the entrance walls. Mechanical and electrical works also occur.
Lyon Station east entrance: Crews continue installing rebar and pouring concrete as part of work on the station walls. Outside, crews install formwork for the station entrance and remove rock at the east vent shaft.
Parliament Station cavern: Work on the station L-walls is ongoing; crews install rebar, continue mechanical and electrical works, and pour concrete. Waterproofing of the arch continues
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Parliament Station west entrance rock removals - Enlèvement de la roche à l'entrée ouest de la station Parlement
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews install falsework on the parking level. At the station entrance, rock removals and line drilling take place. At the east vent shaft, crews finalize rock removals.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
Rideau Station cavern: Crews waterproof, install rebar and pour concrete as part of work on the station
L-walls.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews waterproof, install rebar and formwork for the station walls and also remove existing shoring. Drilling activities and overnight jet grouting continue.
Rideau Station east entrance: Crews install formwork and rebar in preparation of concrete pours of the station’s exterior walls.
East Portal: Crews excavate the ramp and begin reinforcements in preparation for future guideway work.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Work continues on the station suspended slab and walls; crews install rebar in anticipation of concrete pours.
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Installing mitigation membrane-Lees Station - Installation de la membrane pour prévenir l'échappement des gaz
East Stations
Lees Station: Crews continue installing the gas mitigation membrane and install rebar and formwork for the raft slab.
Hurdman Station: At the station, crews work on the station walls, install conduits, pour the concourse floor slabs and continue masonry on the block wall. Work continues on the bus operators’ building, including waterproofing and installing the roof.
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Installing structural steel-Tremblay Station / Montage des structures d'acier à la station Tremblay
Tremblay Station: Crews continue installing structural steel in sections, work on the parapets and canopy footings. Track work activities are ongoing at the station.
St-Laurent Station: Crews complete masonry, work on the station elevators and install structural steel for the plenum. Work on the hydro room and electrical installations occur. Track work activities are ongoing at the station.
Cyrville Station: Concourse level construction continues with rebar installation, formwork and concrete pours. Crews begin framing the station’s roof, work on parapets and finalize steel installations.
Blair Station: Crews construct the station roof and begin pours, work on the soffit and continue electrical and mechanical installations. Crews also mobilize to begin landscaping activities at the station.
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Running tunnel reinforcements - Travaux d'excavation et de renforcement en cours dans le tunnel ferroviaire direction est
Tunnel Excavation and Support
Excavation and installation of reinforcements occur in the running tunnel.
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Welding-guideway looking east to West Portal - Soudage en cours sur la voie de guidage vue de l’est en direction du portail ouest
Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: Work occurs on the traction power sub station foundation near Tunney’s Pasture Station, including waterproofing. From Bayview Station to West Portal, crews excavate, install the Overhead Catenary System during the day and overnight and continue flash butt welding.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: Duct bank, ballast and fence installations continue as part of track work.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to Blair Station: Ballast installation, pulling rail and welding are ongoing between Rideau River Transitway Bridge and Tremblay Station. In preparation for vehicle testing, crews install systems and cabling between Tremblay and Blair stations.
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CPR Bridge pouring pier caps - Installation des couronnements sur le pont du CPR
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Bridge reconstruction is ongoing; crews work on the pier caps, abutments and mobilize to begin installing girders.
Mann Avenue Bridge: Crews install caissons and work on pier caps during the day time and overnight as required.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station work requiring right turn lane restriction.
- Installation of girders on the CPR Bridge.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Weekend demolition of the Mann Avenue Bridge and ongoing full closure of the roadway.
- Vehicle testing and Overhead Catenary System will be energized in phases along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
- Traction power sub station installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
September 15, 2016
Construction Update
Work on the guideway is really starting to advance right across the alignment. This week, crews have mobilized at Tremblay Station for trackwork activities. The downtown integrated stations are also seeing real progress. Crews completed the construction of the head house at Parliament Station west entrance this week, and are now moving toward the next phase of activities, including installation of the roof slab.
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Forming walls at Pimisi Station - Installation du coffrage sur les murs de la station Pimisi
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Crews complete final demolition and removals, and mobilize to begin working on the station foundation and footings.
Bayview Station: Ground improvement activities occur and crews continue work on the ancillary building. The north-south multi-use pathway realignment begins to allow caisson installations to take place.
Pimisi Station: Crews continue foundation work including rebar and formwork installations for station walls and footings. Grading, electrical and mechanical installations also occur.
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Lyon Station-concrete and rebar ongoing- Coulage de béton et installation de barres d'armature à la station Lyon
Central Stations
West Portal: Excavation of the ramp is finalized; crews continue to install reinforcements.
Lyon Station cavern: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the concourse slab and columns. Arch final lining pours are ongoing.
Lyon Station west entrance: Station construction continues to advance; crews install rebar, formwork and pour concrete. Mechanical and electrical installations also occur.
Lyon Station east entrance: At the concourse level, crews continue to install rebar and pour concrete for station walls. At the east vent shaft, rock removal occurs.
Parliament Station cavern: Rebar installation and concrete pours continue in the station. Crews install mechanical and electrical works, and waterproof the arch.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews complete masonry installations and foundation wall removal. Rebar installation and concrete pours continue on the parking level. At the east vent shaft, line drilling and rock removals occur.
Parliament Station east entrance: Structural steel installation and welding is finalized and crews pour the station stairs. At street level, crews line drill and remove rock in anticipation of blasting in the coming weeks.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Rebar installations on L-wall-Rideau Station- Installation des barres d'armature des murs en L à la station Rideau
Rideau Station cavern: Waterproofing, rebar installation and concrete pours continue as part of work on the station L-walls and invert.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews install rebar, formwork, pour the roof, excavate and continue reinforcements. Overnight jet grouting and drilling occurs.
Rideau Station east entrance: Work on the station walls continues and includes rebar installation and concrete pours.
East Portal: Crews finalize piling and begin excavating the ramp in preparation for future guideway work.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station walls and work on platform is ongoing as the station continues to take shape.
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Installing membrane-Lees Station - Installing membrane at Lees Station
East Stations
Lees Station: Crews continue working on the gas mitigation membrane and mobilize to begin rebar installation for the raft slab.
Hurdman Station: At the station, crews install rebar, pour the concourse floor slab and mobilize to begin masonry installation on the block wall. Construction of the bus operators’ building advances.
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Structural steel and concrete work-Tremblay Station - Installation de la membrane à la station Lees
Tremblay Station: Station construction continues to advance; crews work on parapets, canopy footings and install structural steel. Trackwork activities are ongoing.
St-Laurent Station: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station elevators. Masonry is finalized and work continues on the hydro room. Crews continue electrical work and begin structural steel installation on the plenum. Track work crews begin pulling rail on the westbound track this week.
Cyrville Station: The concourse level continues to progress; crews install rebar and pour concrete. Crews work on the station roof, auxiliary building and parapets. Mechanical and electrical work also occurs.
Blair Station: Crews work on the roof, soffit and install exterior wall panels. Hardscaping activities including utility, catch basin, parking, curb and sidewalk construction are ongoing.
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East running tunnel reinforcements - Renforts dans le tunnel est
Tunnel Excavation and Support
Excavation and installation of reinforcements continue in the running tunnel.
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OCS foundations_grading-Guideway-CPR bridge to Preston St. - Fondations du système de suspension caténaire et nivellement sur la voie de guidage depuis le pont du CPR jusqu'à la rue Preston
Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: Between Tunney’s Pasture Station and Merton Street, crews continue excavation, grading, and Overhead Catenary System foundation installation during the day and overnight. Crews mobilize to begin flash butt welding as part of trackwork.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: Trackwork activities continue on this section of the guideway including track welding and ballast installation.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to Blair Station: Trackwork continues between Rideau River Transitway Bridge and Tremblay Station; activities include installing ballast, pulling rail and welding. Just east of Tremblay Station to Blair Station, crews complete systems and cables installations in preparation for vehicle testing this month.
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CPR bridge reconstruction ongoing - Travaux de construction sur le pont du CPR en cours
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews install formwork for the pier caps. Work on the bridge abutments and ground improvement activities are ongoing.
Mann Avenue Bridge: Work on the reconstruction of the bridge is ongoing and includes caisson installations and work on pier caps.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station work requiring right turn lane restriction.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Overnight lane closures on Rideau Street for jet grouting activities.
- Weekend demolition of the Mann Avenue Bridge and full closure of the roadway.
- Vehicle testing and Overhead Catenary System to be electrified in phases along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Blair Station.
- Traction power sub station installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
August 25, 2016
Construction Update
At uOttawa Station, work on the station walls has progressed and access to the pedestrian tunnel from campus to Colonel By Drive has been reopened to the public in anticipation of the fall semester. Construction of uOttawa Station and East Portal is ongoing and we remind pedestrians not to trespass onto construction sites.
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Foundation work at Pimisi Station - Construction des fondations à la station Pimisi
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Crews continue station demolition and removal of existing structures.
Bayview Station: Crews continue ground improvement work as part of construction of the auxiliary building. Foundation work and duct bank installations are ongoing.
Pimisi Station: Station foundation work continues; activities include formwork installation and concrete pours for station footings. Crews mobilize to begin steel reinforcement work.
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Central Stations
West Portal: Excavation of the West Portal ramp is ongoing.
Lyon Station cavern: Station concourse work is ongoing with rebar installation and concrete pours. Crews continue station arch final lining pours.
Lyon Station west entrance: Crews backfill, install rebar and pour concrete for the slab and elevator shaft.
Lyon Station east entrance: Work on the station elevator shaft continues; crews install rebar and pour concrete. Drilling continues at the east vent shaft and crews mobilize to begin rock excavation.
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Parliament Station cavern: Crews work on beams, install rebar and pour concrete for the L-walls and slab. Mechanical and electrical installations are ongoing.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews pour the station’s roof slab and continue excavation at street level. At the parking level, crews install formwork and pour concrete columns.
Parliament Station east entrance: Structural steel installation and concrete pours occur. Crews mobilize to begin line drilling, in preparation for blasting as early as September.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
Rideau Station cavern: Crews waterproof the invert and install rebar for the station walls.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews install rebar and formwork in preparation for concrete pours in coming weeks. Crews begin jet grouting.
Rideau Station east entrance: Waterproofing and rebar installation continue as part of work on the station walls.
East Portal: Crews continue piling and mobilize to begin excavation of the ramp in preparation for future guideway work.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Crews continue installing rebar and pouring concrete for station walls. Construction of the pedestrian tunnel continues.
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East Stations
Lees Station: Crews pour concrete duct banks and begin subgrade work.
Tremblay Station: Crews work on the parapets and canopy footings. Installation of structural steel and the metal roof deck is ongoing.
Tremblay Station: Crews work on the parapets and canopy footings. Installation of structural steel and the metal roof deck is ongoing.
St-Laurent Station: Crews install masonry in the station and electrical room. Rebar installation and concrete pours occur for the station elevators. Grading and trackwork are ongoing.
Cyrville Station: The station continues taking shape as crews install formwork on the platform level and pour concrete for the stairs. Work on the station roof and parapets is ongoing.
Blair Station: Crews install electrical works and exterior wall panels. Work on the station roof is ongoing.
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Hurdman Station: At the station, crews continue work on the concourse floor slab and begin construction of the approach slab. At the bus operators’ building, crews continue electrical work and finalize structural steel installation. At the bus loop, crews install formwork in preparation for pouring the platform.
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Excavation and reinforcements in the running tunnel
Tunnel Excavation and Support
Excavation and installation of reinforcements are ongoing in the running tunnel west of Rideau Station.
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Guideway
Tunney’s Pasture Station to West Portal: Crews continue grading, removals and granular installation in preparation for future trackwork
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: Crews mobilize to begin preliminary track work activities including welding.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to Blair Station: Trackwork activities and granular installation are ongoing in sections west of Tremblay Station. Crews install systems and cabling, and continue distressing, tamping and welding from just east of Tremblay Station to Blair Station in anticipation of vehicle testing as early as September.
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Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews continue to reconstruct the bridge; work on the pier caps and ground improvement activities are ongoing.
Booth Street: Crews complete final works in anticipation of the reopening of Booth Street as early as September.
Mann Avenue Bridge: Crews mobilize to begin installing caissons as part of bridge reconstruction work.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Demolition of the Mann Avenue Bridge.
- Structural steel installation at Hurdman Station.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- Vehicle testing along the guideway between Belfast Yard and Tremblay Station.
- Traction power sub station installations along the alignment.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Parliament, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
August 11, 2016
Construction Update
In the downtown area, crews install structural steel at the Parliament Station east entrance head house. Progress continues in the eastern section of the guideway, where crews prepare to install tracks between Hurdman and Tremblay stations.
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West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: Crews mobilize on site to begin demolition of the existing structures.
Bayview Station: Crews continue drilling caissons as part of station foundation work. Ground improvement activities are ongoing. During construction activities currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures are required. Flaggers are onsite to assist users.
Pimisi Station: Caisson and duct bank installations are ongoing. Crews begin installing formwork and rebar in preparation for future station concrete work.
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Central Stations
Lyon Station cavern: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station concourse. Station arch final lining pours are ongoing. At West Portal, excavation of the ramp continues.
Lyon Station west entrance: Crews waterproof, install rebar and formwork, and pour concrete for the station elevator and escalator.
Lyon Station east entrance: Work on the station elevator and walls continues; activities include formwork and rebar installation, and utility relocations.
Parliament Station cavern: Crews continue working on station L-walls; activities include formwork and concrete pours. Mechanical and electrical work occurs.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews finalize the installation of the steel head house, work on the station roof and pour columns on the parking level. Excavation continues at street level. At the east vent shaft, crews install reinforcements.
Parliament Station east entrance: Work continues on the station walls with rebar installation and concrete pours. Structural steel installation for the station head house is ongoing.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Rideau Station cavern: Arch waterproofing and rebar installation are ongoing. At the East Portal ramp, crews continue sheet piling and remove the utility corridor.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews install rebar and mechanical works, and pour the concrete slab.
Rideau Station east entrance: Crews continue waterproofing and installing rebar for the station walls.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Crew construct walls, install rebar and pour concrete for the slab. Waterproofing and utility installations are ongoing.
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East Stations
Lees Station: Crews excavate for utilities, install duct banks and continue caisson installation.
Hurdman Station: At the station, crews strip the grade beams and begin work on the concourse floor slab. At the bus operators’ building, crews continue masonry, electrical work and mobilize to install structural steel.
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Tremblay Station: Structural steel installation, concrete pours, electrical installations and masonry work are ongoing.
St-Laurent Station: Crews continue grading, install masonry and construct the electrical room. Trackwork activities continue in the station with grouting.
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Cyrville Station: The station continues to progress with structural steel and roof installations. Construction of the parapet walls is ongoing.
Blair Station: The station advances as crews construct the roof, continue formwork and install structural steel. Crews begin installing the station’s exterior wall panels.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Excavation and reinforcements continue in the running tunnel west of Rideau Station.
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Guideway
Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal: Crews continue grading to prepare the guideway for future trackwork.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: Crews finalize sewer work and install Overhead Catenary System (OCS) foundations during daytime and overnight.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: Crews finalize the construction of the embankment and continue grading work in anticipation of trackwork activities in the next weeks.
East of Hurdman Station to west of Tremblay Station: Crews mobilize to begin installing tracks on this portion of the guideway.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station: Near Tremblay Station, crews continue welding and tamping as part of trackwork. In preparation for vehicle testing this fall, final trackwork, including surveying and switch installations, are ongoing between St-Laurent and Blair stations.
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Caisson installation at Bayview Station - Installation des caissons à la station Bayview
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews continue installing caissons and working on the bridge piers. During construction activities currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures are required. Flaggers are onsite to assist users.
Booth Street Bridge: Crews complete final bridge works. In preparation for the reinstatement of Booth Street as early as September, work on the sidewalks and installation of lights poles occur.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Mann Avenue Bridge replacement.
- Deck work at Tremblay Station.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- Traction Power Sub-System (TPSS) deliveries along the alignment.
- Block wall construction at Blair Station.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
August 4, 2016
Construction Update
Excavation of the running tunnel has resumed moving west from Rideau Station cavern. This week, progress is especially visible at both Blair and Cyrville stations, as crews continue installing structural steel and the station metal roof deck.
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Caisson installation at Bayview Station - Installation des caissons à la station Bayview
West Stations
Bayview Station: Crews drill and pour caissons, and continue ground improvement activities. During construction activities currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures are required. Flaggers are onsite to assist users.
Pimisi Station: Preliminary station work continues; crews install caissons, duct banks and mobilize to begin formwork and rebar installation.
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Rebar installation at Lyon Station east entrance - Installation des barres d'armature à l'entrée est de la station Lyon
Central Stations
West Portal: Crocodile Rouge begins excavating the ramp and crews install reinforcements.
Lyon Station cavern: Work on the station concourse advances; crews install rebar and pour concrete. Arch final lining pours continue.
Lyon Station west entrance: The station begins to take shape as crews waterproof and install rebar and formwork for the elevator. Mechanical installations also occur.
Lyon Station east entrance: Crews install formwork and pour concrete for the elevator roof and walls. Mechanical works are finalized. The station concourse level continues to take shape; activities include utility and rebar installation as well as concrete pours. Reinforcements continue including dowel installation.
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Waterproofing Rideau Station cavern - Imperméabilisation de l'espace souterrain de la station Rideau
Parliament Station cavern: Crews install formwork and rebar for the station L-walls. Mechanical and electrical works are ongoing. Crews work on the concrete slab.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews install structural steel for the station head house and work begins on the metal roof deck. Excavation and reinforcements are ongoing at street level.
At the east vent shaft, crews continue line drilling and install reinforcements.
Parliament Station east entrance: Crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station walls. Structural steel work is ongoing. Excavation activities including line drilling occur at street level.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
Rideau Station cavern: Crews waterproof, install rebar and continue mechanicals works.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews begin the final stage of excavation and install reinforcements including lattice girders. Rebar installation and concrete pours are ongoing.
Rideau Station east entrance: Crews waterproof and install rebar for the station walls and slabs.
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Rebar installation at uOttawa Station - Installation des barres d’armature à la station uOttawa
Work continues at the East Portal ramp; activities include piling.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Crews pour the slabs and elevator pits. Station foundation construction continues with rebar installation. Duct bank installations are ongoing.
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Grade beam installation at Hurdman Station - Installation de poutres sous mur porteur à la station Hurdman
East Stations
Lees Station: Crews continue installing caissons as part of station foundation work. Grading and trenching begin in preparation for utility work.
Hurdman Station: Grade beam and pier cap installation continue. At the bus operators’ building, masonry and electrical installations are ongoing.
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Structural steel installation at Tremblay Station - Installation de la structure en acier à la station Tremblay
St-Laurent Station: Crews excavate, install masonry and continue grading work. Trackwork activities continue in the station. Construction of the electrical room progresses.
Cyrville Station: Structural steel installation and work on the station roof continues. Crews construct the parapet walls.
Blair Station: Crews continue constructing the station platform, roof and installing structural steel. Mobilization begins to install the station’s exterior wall panels.
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Installing the roof at Blair Station - Installation du toit à la station Blair
Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel west of Rideau Station: Excavation has resumed moving west from Rideau Station cavern.
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Work on the embankment east of Hurdman Station - Travaux sur le remblai à l’est de la station Hurdman
Guideway – Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station.
Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal: Excavation, granular installations and grading occur to prepare this section of the guideway for trackwork.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: Crews continue grading, and prepare to install duct banks and Overhead Catenary System (OCS) foundations. Sewer work is ongoing.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: Crews continue backfilling as well as building the retaining wall and embankment during the day and overnight.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station: Crews pull rail west of Tremblay Station. Ballast installation and tamping continue in preparation for vehicle testing as early as the fall. Crews install switch heaters and systems between St-Laurent and Blair stations.
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Progress at the Booth Street Bridge - Les travaux se poursuivent au pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: Crews begin rebuilding the CPR Bridge; activities include excavation for the west abutment, work on the piers and installing formwork for columns. Caisson installation is ongoing.
Booth Street Bridge: Crews are pouring sidewalks and deck work. Utility work continues in preparation for the reinstatement of Booth Street as early as September.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Demolition and removal of the existing structures at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Deck work at Tremblay Station.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station along the guideway.
- Traction power sub station (TPSS) deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
- Block wall construction at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
July 28, 2016
Construction Update
This week, crews install the overlay and utilities at the Booth Street Bridge in anticipation of it reopening as early as September. In the east, crews continue their work on the guideway between St-Laurent and Blair stations in preparation for vehicle testing as early as this fall.
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Caisson installation at Pimisi Station - Installation des caissons à la station Pimisi
West Stations
Bayview Station: Crews drill and pour caissons and begin ground improvement activities.
Pimisi Station: Crews continue installing caissons and beams, and finalize excavation for station footings. Installation of duct banks begins, part of station utility work.
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Rebar Installation at Lyon Station east entrance- Installation des barres d’armature à l’entrée est de la station Lyon
Central Stations
Lyon Station cavern: Crews install rebar and pour concrete as part of work on the station concourse level. Arch final lining pours are ongoing. At West Portal, crews excavate and install reinforcements. Crocodile Rouge is assembled to begin the next phase of excavation work.
Lyon Station west entrance: Crews begin installing rebar and waterproofing. Mechanical installations also occur. Work on the future site of the station elevator is ongoing.
Lyon Station east entrance: Work on the station elevator and concourse level is ongoing; activities include rebar installation and concrete pours. Crews install dowels as part of reinforcement work.
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Progress on concrete work in the tunnel between Central Shaft and Lyon Station cavern - Progrès des travaux de coulage du béton dans le tunnel entre le puits central et l'espace souterrain de la station Lyon
Parliament Station cavern: Crews continue installing formwork and rebar as part of work on the station L-walls. Crews work on the concrete slab and pour the concrete invert from Central Shaft to Lyon Station. Mechanical and electrical works are ongoing.
Parliament Station west entrance: Crews continue installing structural steel for the station head house, a free-standing entrance that leads to the concourse and platform. At street level, excavation and reinforcements are ongoing. Work on the east vent shaft occurs and includes hoe ramming and line drilling.
Parliament Station east entrance: Crews continue working on the station walls with rebar and formwork installations and concrete pours. Crews install structural steel as part of column work. At street level, crews excavate and install reinforcements.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Progress on concrete work in the tunnel between Central Shaft and Lyon Station cavern - Progrès des travaux de coulage du béton dans le tunnel entre le puits central et l'espace souterrain de la station Lyon
Rideau Station cavern: Crews continue waterproofing the station cavern and rebar and mechanical installations are ongoing. At the transition east of the cavern, crews waterproof, install rebar and pour concrete. At the East Portal ramp, crews continue working on the watermain and piling activities are ongoing during the day and overnight.
Rideau Station west entrance: Crews install rebar and pour the concrete slab. In preparation for the final phase of excavation, crews install reinforcements including spiles, whaler beams and shotcrete.
Rideau Station east entrance: Crews continue installing formwork and rebar in preparation for future concrete pours.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: Foundation construction continues and includes waterproofing, rebar installation and slab on grade work. Duct bank installation is ongoing at the pedestrian tunnel.
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Caisson Installation at Lees Station Installation des caissons à la station Lees
East Stations
Lees Station: Station foundation work is ongoing as crews install caissons.
Hurdman Station: Crews continue constructing the station foundation; activities include grade beam and pier cap installation. At the bus operator’s building, crews continue electrical work, masonry and structural steel installations.
Tremblay Station: Crews continue to install formwork for the station concourse level and structural steel installation is ongoing. Work on the columns, masonry and electrical installations occur.
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Structural steel installation at Blair Station - Installation des structures en acier à la station Blair
St-Laurent Station: Crews install masonry and grading work is ongoing. Trackwork activities continue in the station.
Cyrville Station: The station concourse level has been poured. Structural steel installation and work on the roof continues.
Blair Station: The station continues to progress as crews install structural steel and masonry, work on the roof and pour the station concourse.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel east of Parliament: Mining of the running tunnel bench is ongoing.
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Grading work on the guideway between Bayview Station and Preston Street - Travaux de nivellement sur la voie de guidage entre la station Bayview et la rue Preston
Guideway – Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station.
Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal: crews prepare the guideway for trackwork; activities include installing granular and fencing as well as grading and excavation.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: grading and sewer work continues in this section of the guideway. Crews mobilize to begin installing OCS foundations.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: crews backfill, remove materials and build the retaining wall and embankment during the day as well as overnight.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station: crews continue pulling rail, ballast installation and tamping as part of trackwork. Final distressing and track alignments occur east of Tremblay Station to Blair Station. Crews prepare to begin systems work including installing communications in preparation for vehicle testing as early as this fall
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Work on the approach slabs at the Booth Street Bridge - Travaux sur les dalles d’approche du pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: crews mobilize to begin bridge reconstruction; initial activities include stripping the footings and drilling caissons. During lifting operations currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures and realignments of the multi-use pathway are required. Flaggers are onsite to assist users.
Booth Street Bridge: crews continue installing the overlay on the Booth Street Bridge. Utility work is ongoing in preparation for the reinstatement of Booth Street as early as September.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Demolition and removal of the existing structures at Tunney’s Pasture Station
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Deck work at Tremblay Station.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
- Block wall construction at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, MSF, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
July 20, 2016
Construction Update
Caisson installation at Bayview Station - Installation des caissons à la station Bayview
This week, structural steel installation has begun at the Parliament Station west entrance, while in the east at Cyrville Station, visible progress is made with crews installing the station’s roof.
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Ramp renewal work at West Portal - Travaux de réfection de la rampe au portail ouest
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: final works are completed for the Tunney’s Pasture Station temporary bus loop.
Bayview Station: Crews drill and pour caissons. During lifting operations currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures and realignments of the multi-use pathway are required. Flaggers are onsite to assist users.
Pimisi Station: crews install caissons, excavate for station footings and mobilize to begin concrete work.
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Waterproofing the L-walls in Parliament Station cavern - Imperméabilisation des murs en L dans l'espace souterrain de la station Parlement
Central Stations
Lyon Station cavern: Crews install formwork, rebar and pour concrete for concourse level. Arch final lining pours also occur.
At the West Portal, crews prepare for the arrival of the roadheader, Crocodile Rouge.
Lyon Station west entrance: crews mobilize to waterproof and install rebar.
Lyon Station east entrance: crews install rebar for the station elevators and pour the concourse slab. On the ground floor, final removals take place and demolition crews demobilize.
Parliament Station cavern: crews waterproof and install formwork and rebar for the station L-walls.
Parliament Station west entrance: crews install formwork, rebar and pour the concrete slab. Structural steel installation begins for the station head house, a free-standing entrance that leads to the concourse and platform. At street level, crews excavate and install reinforcements, and excavate the east tunnel ventilation shaft.
Parliament Station east entrance: the station walls begin to take shape as crews install rebar and pour concrete. Structural steel is installed on the concourse level. At street level, crews excavate and install reinforcements.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Waterproofing Rideau Station cavern - Imperméabilisation de l'espace souterrain de la station Rideau
Rideau Station cavern: Waterproofing, rebar installation and concrete pours for the invert are taking place At the transition east of the cavern, crews install rebar and electrical works.
At the East Portal ramp, piling activities are ongoing during the day and overnight.
Rideau Station west entrance: crews waterproof and install rebar and formwork. In preparation for final excavation, crews install reinforcements including shotcrete and spiles.
Rideau Station east entrance: the station entrance continues to take shape with crews waterproofing and installing rebar for the station walls in preparation for the next phase of concrete pours.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: crews install rebar and pour concrete for the station elevators.
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Masonry work at St-Laurent Station - Travaux de maçonnerie à la station St-Laurent
East Stations
Lees Station: crews install caissons as part of station foundation work.
Transitway pedestrian access from Lees to uOttawa stations remain closed.
Hurdman Station: crews install grade beams and pier caps. At the bus operator’s building, crews install structural steel and masonry.
Tremblay Station: crews pour the station footings, columns and concourse slab.
St-Laurent Station: excavation, masonry installation and grading work are all taking place.
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Formwork and rebar on the Cyrville Station concourse level - Installation du coffrage et des barres d'armature au niveau du hall de la station Cyrville
Cyrville Station: at the station concourse level, crews install rebar and pour concrete. Crews install structural steel and complete the metal roof deck.
Blair Station: crews install structural steel and pour the station platform. Crews pour concrete duct banks.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel east of Parliament: mining of the running tunnel bench is ongoing.
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Sewer work on the guideway west of Lees Station - Travaux d’égout sur la voie de guidage à l’ouest de la station Lees
Guideway Construction – Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station.
Bayview CPR Bridge to West Portal: crews install granular, and begin fence installation, grading and preliminary excavation.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: crews continue sewer work on this section of the guideway
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: backfilling, material removals and overnight/daytime construction of the retaining wall and embankment are taking place..
Hurdman Station Elevated Guideway: Crews strip the soffit, the underside of the elevated guideway.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station:. Final trackwork is ongoing between St-Laurent and Blair stations including distressing of rail.
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Work on the approach slabs at the Booth Street Bridge - Travaux sur les dalles d’approche du pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: crews drill caissons and install formwork for the bridge columns. During lifting operations currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures and realignments of the multi-use pathway are required.
Booth Street Bridge: the bridge continues to progress; crews install the overlay and pour concrete for the sidewalks. Utility installations continue in preparation for the reinstatement of Booth Street as early as September.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station construction.
- Bayview Station construction and short-term pathway realignments.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Final concrete work in Lyon and Parliament station caverns.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Deck work at Tremblay Station.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
- Block wall construction at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Cyrville, detour, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
July 13, 2016
Construction Update
This week, eastern stations continue to take shape as crews pour concrete and install structural steel. Along the guideway, track installation continues between Tremblay and Blair stations, where the vehicle testing will take place as early as the fall. Integrated stations continue to progress with concrete works. In the west, preliminary construction is ongoing at Pimisi and Bayview stations and crews finalize works at the Tunney’s Pasture temporary bus loop.
See below for the full update.
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Caisson installation at Bayview Station - Installation des caissons à la station Bayview
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: crews install light poles and complete electrical connections for the Tunney’s Pasture Station temporary bus loop.
Bayview Station: here you see crews drilling and pouring caissons as part of station foundation work. During lifting operations currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures and realignments of the multi-use pathway will be required. Flaggers are on site to assist users.
Pimisi Station: crews install caissons and excavate for station footings.
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Formwork in Lyon Station cavern - Installation du coffrage dans l'espace souterrain de la station Lyon
Central Stations
Lyon Station cavern: Here you see preparations for concrete pours. At the West Portal, excavation and reinforcements are ongoing in preparation for future guideway work.
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Rebar and formwork installation for L-walls in Parliament Station cavern - Installation des barres d'armature et du coffrage des murs en L dans l'espace souterrain de la station Parlement
Parliament Station west entrance: at the station entrance, crews install rebar and pour the concrete slab and columns. Crews excavate and install reinforcements at street level.
Parliament Station east entrance: crews install formwork, rebar and pour concrete for the station walls. Structural steel installation for the columns begins.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Crews mobilize to begin rebar installation at uOttawa Station - Les ouvriers se préparent à installer les barres d'armature dans la station uOttawa
Rideau Station cavern: Crews waterproof the transition east of the cavern. At the East Portal ramp, crews continue piling activities during the day and overnight.
Rideau Station west entrance: crews excavate and install reinforcements. Mechanical work, rebar installation and waterproofing also occur.
Traffic restrictions on Rideau Street remain in effect.
At uOttawa Station, pictured here, foundation work has begun. Crews waterproof and install rebar for the future location of the station elevators.
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Structural steel installation at Blair Station - Montage des structures d'acier à la station Blair
East Stations
Lees Station: station foundation work includes drilling and pouring caissons. Demolition of the sidewalks and material removals are finalized.
Transitway pedestrian access from Lees to uOttawa stations remain closed.
Hurdman Station: crews install rebar, pour concrete and complete grading. Crews mobilize to begin structural steel work.
At Tremblay Station, seen here, crews are pouring the station footings, columns and concourse slab. Structural steel and masonry installation occur. Backfilling of the platform area and work on the electrical room are ongoing.
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Cyrville Station: crews install the metal roof deck and structural steel. Rebar installation and concrete pours occur at the station concourse level. Crews complete station trackwork including tamping.
At Blair Station, pictured here, the station platform is taking shape and crews install structural steel. Crews are pouring concrete for duct banks, part of station utility work.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel east of Parliament: mining of the running tunnel bench is ongoing.
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Caisson installation at the CPR Bridge near Bayview Station - Installation de caissons au pont du CPR près de la station Bayview
Guideway Construction – Tunney’s Pasture Station moving east, Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station.
Tunney’s Pasture Station moving east: crews continue preparing the future site of the TPSS just east of the station; activities include line drilling and hoe ramming.
Here you see CPR Bridge near Bayview Station, where caissons are being installed.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: sewer work is ongoing in preparation for future trackwork along this section of the guideway.
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Track adjustments between St-Laurent and Cyrville stations - Alignement des rails entre les stations St-Laurent et Cyrville
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: crews backfill, remove materials and continue building the retaining wall during daytime and overnight.
Hurdman Station Elevated Guideway: Crews continue work on the parapet walls and the abutments over the next few weeks.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station: near Tremblay Station, crews install ballast and pull rail moving west.
Here you see final track alignments being completed between St-Laurent Station and Blair Station in preparation for vehicle testing as early as the fall.
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Progress at the Booth Street Bridge - Les travaux se poursuivent au pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: crews begin constructing the bridge columns.
Here you see Booth Street Bridge where crews continue working on the parapet walls. Electrical installations are ongoing in preparation for the reinstatement of Booth Street as early as September.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station construction.
- Bayview Station construction and short-term pathway realignments.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Final concrete work in Lyon and Parliament station caverns.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Queen Street, Rideau Station, Scott/Albert, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
July 6, 2016
Construction Update
Progress at Rideau Station east entrance - Progrès des travaux à l'entrée est de la station Rideau
Central Stations
Rideau Station west entrance: excavation is nearly completed and crews continue installing whaler beams as part of reinforcement work. Crews also install formwork in preparation for pouring the concrete slab.
Rideau Station cavern: the station continues to progress as crews waterproof and install rebar. Crews pour the invert, or base level of the tunnel. At the East Portal ramp, sheet piling continues overnight.
The Rideau Station east entrance, shown here, continues to take form as crews install rebar for the station slab. Electrical and mechanical work is ongoing.
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Concrete pours at Parliament Station west entrance - Coulage de béton à l'entrée ouest de la station Parlement
Parliament Station cavern: crews continue installing rebar and pouring concrete for the slab, part of station foundation work.
Pictured here, the Parliament Station west entrance begins to take shape as crews complete falsework and rebar, and prepare to pour concrete. At street level, excavation and reinforcements occur.
Parliament Station east entrance: work continues on the concourse level as crews install rebar and pour concrete for the stairs. Preparations to install structural steel begin.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
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Excavation at uOttawa Station - Excavation à la station uOttawa
Lyon Station cavern: in the station, crews continue installing rebar and formwork for the concrete slab and station columns. Arch final lining concrete pours are ongoing. At the West Portal ramp, crews excavate and install reinforcements.
Lyon Station west entrance: the station entrance work continues as crews waterproof, install reinforcements and pour the mud slab.
Lyon Station east entrance: crews install rebar and pour concrete on the station’s concourse level. On the ground floor, crews continue demolition and install formwork for the elevator walls. Final mechanical works occur.
At uOttawa Station, seen here, construction progresses; activities include excavation for the watermain, and waterproofing and utility installation, part of foundation work.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel east of Parliament: mining of the running tunnel bench is ongoing.
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Preparing for foundation work at Pimisi Station - Préparation en vue des travaux de fondation de la station Pimisi.
West Stations
At Pimisi Station, seen here, crews excavate station footings and mobilize to begin caisson installation, part of initial station foundation work.
Bayview Station: station foundation work is ongoing as crews drill and pour caissons. During lifting operations currently underway as part of Bayview Station work and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures of the multi-use pathway will be required. Flaggers are onsite to assist.
Tunney’s Pasture Station: at the temporary bus loop, crews complete final works including electrical installations.
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Backfilling and rebar installation at Tremblay Station - Remblayage et installation de barres d'armature à la station Tremblay
East Stations
Lees Station: crews continue working on the station foundation including drilling caissons.
Closure of Transitway pedestrian access from Lees to uOttawa stations.
Hurdman Station: the station foundation is taking shape as crews continue installing grade beams and pier caps. At the permanent bus loop, work occurs on the platforms and crews pour the concrete floor slab, and begin installing masonry at the bus operators’ building.
At Tremblay Station, shown here, the station continues to progress as crews install structural steel, backfill the platform area and prepare to begin masonry. Electrical installations and waterproofing are ongoing.
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Coring the fixation slab at St-Laurent Station - Carottage de la dalle de fixation à la station St-Laurent
Pictured here is St-Laurent Station, where crews continue grading and pouring concrete for the escalator. Work for the electrical room, watermain relocation and masonry are ongoing. Trackwork crews continue coring* the fixation slab.
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Completing the roof deck at Blair Station - On achève le tablier du toit à la station Blair
Cyrville Station: crews continue to install formwork and rebar on the concourse level. At the west end of the station, structural steel installation begins.
At Blair Station, shown here, crews pour concrete, install structural steel, complete the metal roof deck and work on the station elevators. Plumbing installation and concrete pours for duct banks continue as part of station utility work. Trackwork crews complete tamping activities at the station.
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Sewer work and grading west of Lees Station - Travaux sur les conduites d'égout et nivellement à l'ouest de la station Lees
Guideway Construction – Tunney’s Pasture moving east, Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station
Tunney’s Pasture moving east: crews begin line drilling and hoe ramming to prepare for the TPSS installation just east of Tunney’s Pasture Station, part of initial guideway work.
Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street: crews continue rock removals and begin laying granular as part of guideway work.
Shown here is the area between Mann Avenue Bridge and Lees Station, where crews continue sewer work in preparation for future trackwork along this section of the guideway.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: initial guideway work continues with backfilling, asphalt removals and preparations to construct the embankment east of the elevated guideway.
Hurdman Station Elevated Guideway: final work on the concrete deck is being completed and crews begin work on the parapet walls and west abutment.
West of Tremblay Station to Blair Station: crews continue installing ballast and prepare to pull rail west of Tremblay Station. Between St-Laurent and Blair stations, crews complete final alignment and surveying in preparation for vehicle testing as early as the fall.
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Progress at the Booth Street Bridge - Les travaux se poursuivent au pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: crews finalize caisson drilling and mobilize to begin column installation, part of bridge renewal work. During lifting operations currently underway, and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term pathway closures will be required. Flaggers are onsite to assist.
At the Booth Street Bridge, pictured here, work to reinstate the Booth Street Bridge continues and crews begin utility work.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station construction.
- Bayview Station construction and short-term pathway realignments.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Final concrete work in Parliament Station cavern.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Bayview, Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Rideau Station, St-Laurent, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
June 29, 2016
Construction Update
Rideau Street has been repaved - L'asphalte est refait sur la rue Rideau
Central Stations
Update on Rideau Street infrastructure failure:
Repair works are proceeding well on Rideau Street. A majority of sidewalks have re-opened, Rideau Street has been repaved, utility repair works are nearly complete, watermain replacements have been completed and the reinstatement of permanent watermain connections is well underway.
City engineers have confirmed that the intersection of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive is safe to re-open. Partial re-opening of the intersection has taken place, as some additional work is required near the roadway that will cause some traffic impacts.
Rideau Station west entrance: crews continue station excavation, material removals and install reinforcements.
Rideau Station cavern: station work continues and includes waterproofing, installing rebar and concrete pours. At the East Portal ramp, sheet piling is ongoing overnight for the next several weeks in preparation for future guideway work.
Rideau Station east entrance: the station entrance progresses as waterproofing and rebar installation continue, part of foundation work.
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West Portal ramp excavation- Excavation de la rampe du portail ouest
Lyon Station cavern: work on the station concourse level is ongoing as crews pour concrete and continue work on the arch final lining.
Here you see the West Portal ramp, where excavation and reinforcements occur in preparation for future guideway work.
Lyon Station west entrance: crews complete final stages of excavation; activities include hoe ramming and material removals. Work begins on the mud slabs.
Lyon Station east entrance: work on the station concourse level continues as crews install formwork and rebar in preparation for concrete pours. Crews also install formwork for the elevator walls and begin preparations for structural steel and concourse slab work.
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Removals at the uOttawa Station pedestrian tunnel - Enlèvement des matériaux du passage souterrain pour piétons à la station uOttawa.
Parliament Station cavern: station construction is ongoing as crews install rebar and pour concrete at the future site of the station elevators.
Parliament Station west entrance: crews install falsework, rebar and pour the concrete slab as work on the stairs and foundation is ongoing. At street level, crews excavate and install reinforcements. Work on the vents shafts continues across the downtown integrated stations.
Parliament Station east entrance: crews continue rebar installation, concrete pours and structural steel installation as part of work on the station concourse level and stairs.
Traffic restrictions on Queen and O’Connor streets remain in effect.
uOttawa Station: crews continue excavating and pouring the mud slab, part of preliminary station construction. Utility work begins and includes plumbing and duct bank installation.
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Tunnel Excavation
Mining of the running tunnel bench continues east of Parliament.
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Excavation at Pimisi Station - Excavation à la station Pimisi
West Stations
Tunney’s Pasture Station: crews continue work at the Tunney’s Pasture temporary bus loop as the final portion of the guideway between Merton Street and Tunney’s Pasture is now closed; activities include light installations.
Bayview Station: crews drill and pour caissons as part of station foundation work. During lifting operations currently underway as part of Bayview Station work and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures will be required. Flaggers are onsite to assist.
Here you see Pimisi Station, where initial station foundation work continues as crews excavate the station footings.
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Excavation at Pimisi Station - Installation des poutres sous mur porteur et des barres d'armature de la station Hurdman
East Stations
Lees Station: crews begin drilling caissons, part of initial station foundation work.
Closure of Transitway pedestrian access from Lees to uOttawa stations.
Here you see Hurdman Station, where station foundation work is ongoing; activities include installing grade beams and rebar, and pouring concrete.
Crews install duct banks and prepare to pour concrete platforms, part of permanent bus loop construction. At the bus operators’ building, backfilling and electrical installations are ongoing.
Tremblay Station: the station continues to take shape as crews install structural steel and begin formwork for the concourse. Crews also continue electrical installations and prepare to begin masonry work for the station.
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Crews install structural steel and falsework at Cyrville Station - Installation des structures d'acier et des ouvrages provisoires à la station Cyrville.
St-Laurent Station: crews finalize station utilities including duct bank installation and plumbing. Crews backfill, pour concrete and begin masonry work.
Here you see Cyrville Station, where the station continues to progress as crews install station concourse falsework and rebar for the concrete slab. Electrical work for the TPSS and structural steel installations continue.
Blair Station: the station continues to take shape as crews pour concrete for the station walls and footings, install structural steel and work on the station’s elevators. Station utility work is ongoing including plumbing and pouring concrete for duct banks.
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Guideway west of Tremblay Station ready for trackwork - La voie de guidage à l'ouest de la station Tremblay est prête pour l'installation des voies ferrées.
Guideway – Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street, Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station, Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station and west of Tremblay Station to Blair Station
Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street: excavation, asphalt removals and grading are ongoing as part of initial guideway work.
Mann Avenue Bridge to west of Lees Station: crews begin installing OCS pole foundations and continue sewer work.
Rideau River Transitway Bridge to east of Hurdman Station: backfilling and asphalt removals continue as part of initial guideway work. At the structure east of the Hurdman Station bus loop, crews backfill the approach slab and construct the embankment.
Hurdman Station Elevated Guideway: the elevated guideway continues to take shape as crews pour the deck.
Belfast Yard to west of Tremblay Station: grading is completed west of
Tremblay Station. Trackwork continues in preparation for vehicle testing as early as the fall; activities include ballast installation and pulling rail.
St-Laurent Station to Blair Station: final trackwork occurs in preparation for vehicle testing as early as the fall; activities include welding and final tamping.
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Demolition and caisson installation at the CPR Bridge near Bayview Station - Démolition et installation de caissons au pont du CPR près de la station Bayview.
Other Activities
Here you see CPR Bridge near Bayview Station, where crews continue drilling caissons and begin mobilization for column work as part of bridge renewal. During lifting operations currently underway as part of Bayview Station work and for the safety of all Bayview pathway users, short-term closures will be required. Flaggers are onsite to assist.
Booth Street Bridge: the bridge continues to progress as crews finalize work on the approach slabs.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station construction.
- Bayview Station construction.
- Blasting at Parliament Station east entrance.
- Final concrete work in Parliament Station cavern.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
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Construction Update
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Tagged Blair, Cyrville, Hurdman, Lyon, Parliament, pimisi, Queen Street, Rideau Station, Scott/Albert, St-Laurent, Tremblay, Tunnel, Tunney’s Pasture, uOttawa, Update
June 16, 2016
Construction Update
Reinforcement struts at Rideau Station west entrance - Traverses de renfort à l’entrée ouest de la station Rideau
Central Stations
Update on Rideau Street infrastructure failure:
Repair crews continue working on affected services in the area of the infrastructure failure. Repairs to the sanitary and storm sewer pipes are substantively complete. The next steps will involve backfilling the site to the level of the watermain pipes and allowing crews to begin reinstating the water main.
Pumping continues to remove water from the tunnel and is being treated before being directed into the sanitary sewer system for full treatment at the City’s wastewater treatment plant.
All but only a handful of businesses in the area are up and running with full utilities.
For regular updates on reinstatement work, please visit ottawa.ca.
Here you see Rideau Station west entrance, where struts have been installed to reinforce the site following the June 8th road collapse. Further construction has been suspended.
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Parliament Station west entrance decorative hoarding installed - Une palissade décorative est installée à l'entrée ouest de la station Parlement
Central Stations
Rideau Station cavern: the station begins to take shape as crews continue installing rebar and pouring concrete.
At the East Portal, mobilization for piling occurs overnight as part of reinforcement work in preparation for future guideway construction.
Rideau Station east entrance: station construction progresses as crews waterproof, install mechanical pipes and pour concrete.
Lyon Station cavern: the station concourse level continues to take shape as crews install formwork and rebar, and pour concrete for the deck. At the West Portal, crews mobilize to prepare for crane installation, and excavate the ramp and install reinforcements as part of preliminary guideway work.
Lyon Station west entrance: entrance excavation is ongoing and includes blasting, hoe ramming and material removals. West and east vent shaft work continues and includes material removals and utility relocations.
Lyon Station east entrance: crews prepare for future concrete work and structural steel installation on the station concourse level. Crews install formwork for the elevator walls, escalator pits and station adit wall.
Here you see Parliament Station west entrance, where decorative hoarding has been installed. At the station entrance, crews complete falsework, install rebar and pour concrete for the slab as part station of foundation work. Crews also pour concrete for the station stairs.
Parliament Station cavern: crews waterproof the station in preparation for pouring of the arch final lining. Crews install rebar for the station elevator pit.
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Caisson installation at Bayview Station - Installation de caissons à la station Bayview
West Stations
Here you see Bayview Station, where preliminary station work continues this week with caisson drilling and pouring. MUP users at Bayview may experience short term closures during lifting operations at Bayview Station.
Tunney’s Pasture Station: crews continue working in the temporary bus loop area in preparation for the June 24 West Transitway Service Adjustment. Activities include electrical installations for the supervisors’ building and construction of the wall next to the Transitway.
Pimisi Station: excavation and material removals occur in preparation for future station foundation work.
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Crews continue excavation at uOttawa - Les équipes continuent l'excavation au station uOttawa
East Stations
Here you see uOttawa Station,where crews continue excavating and installing reinforcements, part of initial station work. Demolition of the uOttawa pedestrian tunnel is ongoing.
Lees Station: demolition and material removals continue in preparation for station foundation work.
Closure of Transitway pedestrian access from Lees to uOttawa stations.
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Hurdman Station foundation work including rebar and concrete. - Travaux de fondation à la station Hurdman y compris les barres d’armature et le béton
East Stations
Here you see Hurdman Station, where construction of the station foundation continues; activities include rebar installation, concrete pours and installation of grade beams. Bus loop construction progresses as crews excavate and complete grading and electrical work. At the bus operators’ building, activities include backfilling and pouring concrete walls in preparation for future masonry work.
Tremblay Station: the station continues to take shape as crews backfill the platform area, pour concrete for the station walls and install structural steel. Work on the sanitary connection is completed.
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Track slab ready for dowels at St-Laurent Station - Assiette des voies ferrées prête pour les goujons à la station St-Laurent
East Stations
Here you see St-Laurent Station, where station utility work is ongoing as crews continue plumbing, duct bank installation and trenching for the sanitary line. Pouring begins for the concrete slab in the electrical room. Crews begin coring the track slab in preparation for dowel installation, part of station trackwork.
Cyrville Station: station construction progresses as crews install structural steel, the metal roof deck and falsework for the stations’ second floor and concourse levels. Work on the TPSS, the structure which will power the vehicles, continues and includes wiring.
Blair Station: the station continues taking shape as crews finalize structural steel and metal roof deck installations. Utility installations such as plumbing and electrical work continue inside the station building. Crews install motors for the station elevators and backfill the electrical room.
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Tunnel Excavation and Support
Running tunnel east of Parliament Station: excavation in the running tunnel has been suspended due to the June 8th road collapse at Rideau Street near Sussex Drive. For regular updates on reinstatement work, please visit ottawa.ca.
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Grading on guideway moving west from Preston Street- Nivellement de la voie de guidage vers l’ouest à partir de la rue Preston
Guideway – Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street
Bayview CPR Bridge to Preston Street: work on this section of the guideway begins with fence installation, grading and preliminary excavation moving west.
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Ballast installation on the guideway east of Tremblay Station - Installation des ballasts sur la voie de guidage à l'est de la station Tremblay
Guideway – East Portal to Rideau River Transitway Bridge, Hurdman and Belfast Yard to Blair Station
East Portal to Rideau River Transitway Bridge: guideway construction continues with sewer works, OCS foundations and duct bank installations.
Hurdman Station Elevated Guideway: the elevated guideway platform continues to take shape as crews install formwork and pour concrete.
Here you see ballast installation on the guideway east of Tremblay Station, where crews prepare to pull tracks.
St-Laurent Station to Blair Station: trackwork continues with tamping and thermite welding, in preparation for vehicle testing as early as fall.
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Concrete pours complete at Booth Street Bridge - Coulage du béton terminé au pont de la rue Booth
Other Activities
Here you see Booth Street Bridge, which is taking shape as crews complete concrete pours for the parapet walls and begin work on the bridge’s approach slab.
CPR Bridge near Bayview Station: bridge renewal continues as crews install caissons and pour concrete.
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Upcoming Construction Activities
In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:
- Tunney’s Pasture Station construction.
- Bayview Station construction.
- Bayview Bridge renewal.
- Final concrete work in Parliament Station cavern.
- Mann Avenue Bridge rehabilitation.
- Watermain work near St-Laurent Station, along the guideway.
- TPSS deliveries along the alignment.
- Bus operators’ building construction and catch basin/landscaping work at Blair Station.
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