West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
The staircase glazing and handrails are being finalized. Light fixtures at the elevator shroud will be going in. The coloured glass panels have been installed in the station ceiling. Wood ceiling installation at the main roof area will be starting.

Bayview Station 
The remaining composite metal panels (CMP) continue to be installed. De-icing cables in the roof will be installed. The installation of the wood ceiling is ongoing and work to complete the escalator cladding is also anticipated.

Pimisi Station
The station continues to be busy with installation of full height glazing including the south wall. Crews are also putting in the utility cabinets and the remaining occupancy signage. Wood ceilings are being finalized. Stair handrail installations are scheduled. Landscaping works continue on the north and south sides of the lower concourse entrance and multi-use pathway (MUP) areas.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
This week, work on the fare gates and utility cabinets progresses. The fire, communication, and security systems are installed and tested as well. Glazing between the concourse and platform stairs is installed, as are the grade-level wood ceilings and the concourse ceiling panels.

Parliament Station 
At the platform, tile, utility cabinet equipment, and ceiling grid installations take place. At the concourse, painting and HVAC rough-ins continue. Next week, the remaining elevator glazing will be installed.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west entrance
Ceiling installations progress all throughout the west entrance. At the grade-level, the structural steel fascia cladding is fabricated and next week the cladding for the escalators will be installed.

Parliament Station east entrance
Architectural works are ongoing and include stair and wall tiling as well as ceiling panel installations. Next week, light fixtures will be installed.

Rideau Station 
Crews are busy with various ceiling installations throughout the station. In addition, floor toppings are poured, elevators are installed, and escalators are commissioned. Next week at the west concourse, bike rail installations will take place.
Hydrovacing from Rideau Street will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Floor tiling at concourse entry takes place and so does scaffolding removal near the escalators. Next week, stair and escalator enclosure construction occurs as well as bike rail installations. The west tunnel vent shaft (TVS) work zone has been removed and the area has been reinstated until utility and final streetscaping work occurs early in 2019.
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Rideau Station east entrance 
Elevator and control unit installations, and escalator commissioning continue this week. Exterior glass and siding panel installations wrap-up. At the stair landings and concourse, floor tiling takes place.

uOttawa Station
Significant progress is seen in the lower entrance lobby with the fare gates, floor grill, and occupancy signage all installed. Public art along the pedestrian underpass corridor is installed, and bike shelters are expected to go in shortly. Throughout the station, lighting finishes, utility cabinet work, and occupancy signage installations are continuing. Installation of architectural wood ceilings is anticipated to begin in the coming weeks.

East Stations

Lees Station
Crews continue to work on the entrance plaza, including the back-lit entrance lantern. Installation of glazing along the canted wall is underway. Utility cabinet mechanical installations are ongoing. Crews are also completing signage in the station and at the entrances to the MUP.

Hurdman Station
Architectural wood ceilings are in their final stages of installation. Tactile wayfinding strips along the concourse and public art installations are anticipated to begin in the next two weeks.

Tremblay Station
Station elevators are being finalized, and transit information panels are going up. Fare gates and the back-lit entrance lantern are installed.

St-Laurent Station
The utility cabinets are being completed. Meanwhile occupancy signage and tactile wayfinding indicator strips are also being finalized. Final elevator commissioning continues.

Cyrville Station
In the coming weeks, completion of glass panel, lighting, and signage for the entrance lantern is anticipated. Crews are also working on the installation of doors and other hardware.

Blair Station
Work at the utility cabinets and platform doors is ongoing, while final modifications to elevators are completed.

Guideway and Testing

Two LRVs are being used in testing in the western segment. In the near future, testing activities will progress to include the tunnel segment. Over in the east, regular train testing including communications-based train control (CBTC) maturity tests continue. ​Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Select downtown station work-zones to be removed or reduced in phases throughout the summer.
• Digital signband, light-band, fare gates and entrance lanterns installation in the western stations.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP at uOttawa Station.
• Integrated entrance completion at Lyon, Parliament, and Rideau Stations.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
The tall glass panels are being installed. Entrance lantern and fare gate installations are anticipated.

Bayview Station 
Composite panels are going in on the north and south roof. Crews are also scheduled to work on tiling in the elevator cabs, light fixtures and the installation of tall glass panels.

Pimisi Station
Crews are installing glass and utility cabinets. Wood ceilings are being finalized. Grading and compaction continues on the north and south sides of the lower concourse entrance and MUP areas.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
The platform progresses with ceiling panel installations and work on the elevators. The concourse is also coming along with the installation of glazing, light fixtures, the fire alarm system, and utility cabinets. Stair handrail posts are being installed.

Parliament Station 
Concrete works, utility cabinet installations and elevator energization takes place this week. Additionally, platform ceiling girds continue to be installed.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west entrance
The installation of wood ceiling panels and floor tiles at the grade level entrance. At the concourse, stair tiles, vestibule doors and frames, as well as the ceiling are installed. Next week, escalator cladding will begin to be installed.

Parliament Station east entrance
Architectural works are ongoing and include wall and floor tiling at the stairs in preparation for hand railing installations next week. Tiling also takes place at the concourse stair and escalator walls. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations are ongoing throughout the station.

Rideau Station 
Installation of the public art wall is ongoing this week. At the concourse level, floor tiling continues, as do bike rail installations.  Work also progresses to complete the fans. Down at the platform, painting, ceiling insulation, and work on the digital signband advance.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently from Rideau Street during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Mechanical and electrical works are ongoing, ceilings are being installed, and the stair enclosure is also being constructed. In addition, tiling occurs at the concourse level.
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Rideau Station east entrance 
Ongoing activities include elevator installations and escalator commissioning. Additionally, the landings progress with floor tiling, as well as ceiling and railing installations. Electrical and mechanical works are ongoing.

uOttawa Station
Works related to lighting finishes, utility cabinets and occupancy signage are underway. Crews are also installing the landscape pavers. Metal benches and other furnishings are to be installed next month.

East Stations

Lees Station
Installation of full height glazing panels are underway, while  windscreen glazing is also being finalized. Glazing panels with public art components are also installed throughout the station. Utility cabinet mechanical installations are ongoing. Landscaping works are scheduled.

Hurdman Station
Crews will also be finishing the composite panels on the concourse. Wood ceilings and the remainder of glass panel installations will be completed shortly. Metal benches including light fixtures are scheduled to be installed.

Tremblay Station
Installation of the fare vending machines and completion of the entrance lantern are anticipated. The station elevators are being finalized. Bus shelters and benches will be installed in the coming weeks.

St-Laurent Station
Occupancy signage and tactile wayfinding indicator strips are being finalized. Public art wall mural panel installations are ongoing.
The lower-level pedestrian corridor providing access from St. Laurent Shopping Centre to OC Transpo’s bus station has re-opened to the public.

Cyrville Station
Crews are working on installation of doors and hardware. Fare vending machines and transit information panels are being prepared.

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished. Fare gate glazing panels are scheduled for installation.

Guideway and Trackwork

In the western segment, the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) is electrified as regular train testing takes place. In the near future, testing and commissioning (T&C) activities will progress to include the tunnel segment. In the east, regular train testing including communications-based train control (CBTC) maturity tests continue. ​Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Select Rideau work-zones to be removed or reduced in phases throughout the summer.
• Digital signband, light-band, fare gates and entrance lantern installations in western stations.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP (multi-use pathway) at uOttawa Station.
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Public art installation at uOttawa Station.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Tall glass panels are being installed. In the bus loop, the new bus operator building is under construction.

Bayview Station 
Composite panels are being insatalled on the north and south roof. Crews are also scheduled to work on tiling in the elevator cabs, light fixtures and the installation of tall glass panels.

Pimisi Station
Crews are installing glass and utility cabinets. Landscaping is continuing and digital signband installations are underway.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
The platform progresses with ceiling panel installations and work on the elevators. The concourse is also coming along with glazing, light fixture installations and column tiling in preparation for upcoming speaker installations.

Parliament Station 
The rough-in installations for the HVAC system progress, utility cabinets are installed, and concrete works are ongoing. Additionally, work is performed on the escalators to make them operational.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west entrance
The installation of wood ceiling panels occurs at the grade level entrance. At the concourse level, stair tiling, hand railings and ceiling electrical conduit are installed. Next week, the vestibule doors will be installed.

Parliament Station east entrance
This week, work to install the suspended ceiling frame at the concourse level wraps up as does stair tiling. Elsewhere, at street level, crews install the gutter and fascia.

Rideau Station 
Fan installations, mechanical and electrical rough-ins, and preparatory works for floor tiling occur. Moreover, escalators are commissioned, elevators are installed and masonry is completed at the north platform.
Hydrovacing from Rideau Street will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Mechanical and electrical works are ongoing, ceilings are installed, and the stair enclosure is constructed. In addition, tiling occurs at the concourse level.
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Rideau Station east entrance 
The elevator room progresses with the installation of elevator control units, while mechanical and electrical works are ongoing throughout the entrance. Railings, ceilings, tiling and elevator installations occur at the landings.

uOttawa Station
Works related to fare gates, utility cabinets and occupancy signage are underway. Station lighting is being finalized, and glazing panel caulking is underway. Crews are also installing landscaping pavers.

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East Stations

Lees Station
Glass panel installation is underway, including some panels with public art components. Elevator shroud installation is scheduled to continue. Utility cabinet mechanical installations are also ongoing.

Hurdman Station
The wood ceiling installation progresses, while other work focuses on the stair railings, concrete finishes and the remaining glass installations.

Tremblay Station
There is ongoing work on the utility cabinets. South elevator cladding is scheduled. The bus shelters are also anticipated for installation. Progress is made on the occupancy signage.

St-Laurent Station
The lower-level pedestrian access between St. Laurent Shopping Centre and OC Transpo’s St-Laurent Station has now permanently re-opened to transit users and the general public.Tactile wayfinding indicator strips and occupancy signage are being finalized throughout the station. Elevators are being adjusted. Public art mural panels are also being installed.

Cyrville Station
Fare gate installations are ongoing. Mechanical and electrical finishes in the roof remain including lighting. Crews will also be completing the digital signband and other signage at the waiting areas.

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and end-of-platform doors are being finished. Blair Station is the most complete station, and was presented in a tour for the media on July 13.

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Guideway and Trackwork

Testing and commissioning (T&C) activities​have begun in the western segment, meaning that the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) is electrified as regular train testing takes place. In the near future, T&C activities will progress to include the tunnel segment. Over in the east, regular train testing including CBTC maturity tests continue. ​Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Topping slabs for the concourse and the eastbound and westbound platforms continue. End of platform glazing is scheduled. In the bus loop, the new bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building are under construction.

Bayview Station 
Composite panels are being installed on the north and south roof. Crews are also scheduled to work on the tiling in the elevator cabs, light fixtures and the installation of tall glass panels.

Pimisi Station
​Crews are installing glass and utility cabinets. Landscaping is continuing and digital signband installations are underway. Topping slabs are complete on the platform.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Station features such as the fire alarm and door security systems, fare gates, and light fixtures continue to be installed and tested. The concourse progresses with ceiling panel installations, and elsewhere the elevators continue to be worked on and stair railings are installed.

Parliament Station 
At the concourse, floor tiling, concrete works, and rough-ins for the HVAC system continue. New activities this week include glazing on the stairs and bracing installations for the ceilings. The platform advances as well with utility cabinets, ceiling grids, and tiles being installed.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west entrance
The roofing system continues to be installed this week. The installation of wood ceiling panels progresses at the ground level entry. At the concourse level, stair hand railings and floor tiles are put in. Ceiling installation is anticipated for next week. Work concludes at the west tunnel ventilation shaft (TVS) with the grate installation. The site will then be turned over to the streetscaping team.

Parliament Station east entrance
The sprinkler system continues to be installed and tested. Tiling occurs at the stairways. At the concourse level, concrete works, ceiling framing, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works take place.

Rideau Station 
This week, platform ceiling insulation, masonry, and the ceiling grid were installed. There’s ongoing work to commission escalators and to install equipment inside the elevator control room. Preparation for wall-mounted public art will begin.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
The concourse entry progresses with mechanical and electrical works, and tiling on the floors and walls. Escalator installation and commissioning are ongoing, as are ceiling installations and concrete works. At the west TVS, site clean-up is ongoing.
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Rideau Station east entrance 
Exterior glass panels and wall siding are going in. At the stair landings, railing and ceiling installations are wrapping up, and crews are working on installing the station’s public art tiles.

uOttawa Station
Work related to fare gates, utility cabinets, and entrance lantern installations are underway. Tactile wayfinding indicator strips are going in. Work to install custom windscreen panels at the concourse and platform is anticipated.

East Stations

Lees Station
Glass panel installation is underway. Elevator shroud installation is scheduled to continue, and utility cabinet mechanical installations are also ongoing.

Hurdman Station
The wood ceiling installation progresses. Other work focuses on the utility cabinets and the entrance lantern, and landscaping activities continue.

Tremblay Station
Work is ongoing on utility cabinets at the platform area. South elevator cladding is scheduled, while progress is made on occupancy signage. Bus shelter installations are also anticipated.

St-Laurent Station
Tactile wayfinding indicator strips are being finalized, while other static signage is installed throughout the station. Metal and concrete benches are being installed.

Cyrville Station
Fare gates are installed and being prepared for service. Lighting-related mechanical and electrical finishes in the roof remain to be completed. At the platform, crews will also work on finalizing the digital signband. Bicycle parking is now installed

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and end-of-platform doors are being finished. Fare gate equipment and fare gate glazing panel installation continues. Back-lit entrance lantern installations are underway. Permanent signage is being installed throughout the station.

Guideway and Trackwork

Testing and commissioning (T&C) activities​ have begun in the western segment, this means that the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) will be electrified as regular train testing takes place. Over in the east, regular train testing including CBTC maturity tests continue. ​Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Topping slabs for the concourse and the eastbound and westbound platforms continue. End of platform glazing is scheduled. In the bus loop, the new bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building are under construction.

Bayview Station 
Composite panels are going in on the north and south roof. Platform toppings are underway and work on the concourse toppings is anticipated. Crews are also painting steel including structural steel and mullions. Progress is also seen on the plaza stairs.

Pimisi Station
​Crews are installing glass and utility cabinets. Landscaping is continuing and digital signband installations are underway. Toppings are complete on the platform.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
This week, the fire alarm system, light fixtures, and fare gate barriers continue to be installed and tested. Crews continue to work on the station’s elevators to ready them for service.  Architectural finishes such as tiling, glazing and ceiling panel installations advance.

Parliament Station 
Visible progress is made at the station, crews put up light fixtures and install the ceiling gird. Concrete works are ongoing and HVAC rough-ins progress. Moreover, crews continue to work on the station’s elevators and escalators to make them operational.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west entrance
At the concourse level, wall grouting and tile installation take place. Additionally, the sprinkler system and wood ceiling panels are installed at the grade level entry way. At the west tunnel ventilation system (TVS), the final concrete pours occur. Waterproofing, backfilling, and shoring removal will follow next week once concrete pours are complete.

Parliament Station east entrance
Canopy glazing is ongoing this week. At the retail concourse level, concrete works, ceiling framing, and final mechanical and electrical works continue.

Rideau Station 
The HVAC room progresses this week with rebar and concrete pours. Elsewhere throughout the station, mechanical and electrical installations are ongoing. At the east adit, conduit is installed and the site is measured for aluminum panels.
Hydrovacing from street surface will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Mechanical and electrical installations are ongoing throughout. Other works include elevator installations, escalator testing, door painting, and installation of exterior glass and siding. At the stair landings, ceiling panels, tiles, and railings are going in.

Rideau Station east entrance 
Continuing this week are the installations of elevators, escalators, and exterior glass and siding. At the stair landings, ceiling panels and tiling progress. The escalator control room is being prepared.

uOttawa Station
Fare gates, utility cabinets, and entrance lanterns are undergoing installation. Tactile wayfinding indicator strips are going in. The work to install custom windscreen panels at the concourse and platform areas is also anticipated next week.

East Stations

Lees Station
Elevator shroud installations continue, while sandblasting gets underway. Utility cabinet installations are ongoing. All types of glass installation are underway.

Hurdman Station
The wood ceiling installation progresses on the platform. Other work focuses on the utility cabinets and the entrance lantern. Landscaping activities continue. Furnishings such as metal benches are scheduled to go in.

Tremblay Station
There is ongoing work on the utility cabinets. South elevator cladding is scheduled. The bus shelters are also anticipated. Progress is also made on the occupancy signage.

St-Laurent Station
Tactile wayfinding indicator strips are being installed on the platform. Occupancy signage is going up, while metal and concrete benches are being installed. There is also ongoing tiling work at the elevators.

Cyrville Station
Fare gates are installed and are being prepared for service. Mechanical and electrical finishes in the roof remain including lighting. Crews will also work on the remaining digital signband. The bike racks have been installed.

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished. Fare gate equipment and fare gate glazing will be installed. Entrance lanterns will be underway. Occupancy signage is being installed.

Guideway and Testing

In the eastern segment, there is currently train testing including Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) maturity tests. Testing and commissioning (T&C) activities will progress to eventually include regular train testing in both the tunnel and the western segments. Assembly of LRV34 continues​

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Select Rideau work-zones to be removed or reduced in phases throughout the summer.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP at uOttawa Station.
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Rideau Station west TVS grate installation.
• Parliament Station west TVS grate installation.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Topping slabs for the concourse and the eastbound and westbound platforms continue. Fare gate installation is coming. The end of platform glazing is scheduled. In the bus loop, the new bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building are under construction.

Bayview Station 
Crew are currently working on the topping slabs for the eastbound and westbound platforms and the concourse area (O-Train track extension). Electrical rough-ins for the entrance lantern will be underway. Work on the east entrance continues.

Pimisi Station
​Crews are scheduled to work on the north entrance canopy ceiling. There is ongoing work to finalize the east and west upper concourse areas. Installation of composite panels in the lower concourse is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. The Booth Street Bridge bike lane construction is in progress with off peak lane restrictions

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Architectural works ramp-up and include ceiling panel installations at both the concourse and platform levels as well as wall and floor tiling.  Mechanical works are ongoing with systems testing and the installation of light fixtures and fire alarm system. Additionally, the elevators continue to be worked on.

Parliament Station 
At the concourse level, floor tiling continues, concrete works occur, and rough-ins are installed in the switchgear room. Moreover, crews continue to work on the station’s elevators and escalators to make them operational.

Parliament Station west entrance
Sprinklers, doors, and signage framing are being installed at the west entrance. At the concourse level, wall tiling and grouting progresses. At the west tunnel ventilation shaft (TVS), waterproofing, backfilling and formwork installation commence in preparation for the final concrete pour.

Parliament Station east entrance
Canopy glazing and sprinkler installations take place in the head house.  At the concourse level, concrete works, ceiling framing, and final mechanical and electrical works continue.
At the east TVS, hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station 
Mechanical and electrical works are ongoing throughout the station, and preparatory work for the digital signband installation at platform level commences. The east concourse area continues to be measured for aluminum panels. Elevator and escalator installations progress as well.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Construction of the stair enclosure and scaffolding wraps up in preparation for concrete works, and ceiling installation. At the concourse level, tiling occurs. At the west TVS, waterproofing and backfilling take place. Crews begin to clean-up, complete final grading, and prepare for watermain reinstatement work.

Rideau Station east entrance 
Continuing this week are the installations of elevators, escalators, and exterior glass and siding. At the stair landings, ceiling panels and tiling progress. The escalator control room is being prepared.

East Portal
Contact grouting occurs in the Rideau Station transition.

uOttawa Station
​There is work on the eastbound and westbound concrete platform topping slabs. Fare gates, utility cabinets, and entrance lanterns are undergoing installation. Continued landscaping work is scheduled and includes furnishings such as bike racks.

East Stations

Lees Station
Work continues to finalize the concourse surface inside the main entrance. Digital signband and utility cabinets are being installed at the platform areas. The westbound platform topping slab is being finalized.

Hurdman Station
Composite panels are scheduled to go in on the concourse. The installation of tall glass panels is nearly completed. Crews install the wood ceiling at the platform. The fare vending machines are now in place.

Tremblay Station
Fare gate installation continues this month and utility cabinets will be going in. South elevator cladding is scheduled. The bus shelters are also anticipated.

St-Laurent Station
The fare gates and entrance lanterns are in place, and utility cabinets are being finalized. The elevator waterproofing work is complete with all of the hoarding and signage removed. Station doors are being finalized.

Cyrville Station
Installation of the wood ceiling is complete. Mechanical and electrical finishes in the roof remain including lighting. Crews will also work on the remaining digital signband installations along the platform area. Occupancy signage is coming.

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished. Fare gate equipment and fare gate glazing will be installed in the coming weeks. Entrance lantern and occupancy signage installations arealso underway.

Guideway and Trackwork

As of June 25, all the mainline tracks (except a section of Segment 2) come under direct supervision and coordination of Testing and Commissioning (T&C). In the eastern segment, there is currently train testing including CBTC maturity tests. T&C activities will progress to eventually include regular train-testing in both the tunnel and the western segments. Assembly of LRV34 continues.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Concrete topping slabs for the concourse and the eastbound and westbound platforms continue. At the bus loop, the new bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building are under construction. Work on the bus loop roadway is also scheduled to take place.

Bayview Station 
The current activities at Bayview Station include work on the east platform topping slabs, de-icing cables for the roof and gutter, and the O-Train Trillium Line track extension. Crews will also be continuing landscaping work and construction of the east side entrance.

Pimisi Station
Platform weatherproofing and waterproofing continues. Installation of composite panels in the lower concourse is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Landscaping activities continue this month, alongside construction of the Booth Street Bridge bike lanes.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Ceiling panels at the platform and concourse levels continue to be installed, along with wood ceiling panel installations at the entrances. Work on the elevators advances, tiling occurs, and intumescent painting wraps up at the west entrance. Additionally, light fixtures and the fire alarm system continues to be installed.

Parliament Station 
Visible progress is made with intumescent painting, tiling, light fixture installations and concrete works. Moreover, the escalator and elevator work continues.

Parliament Station west entrance
At the grade level entrance, tiling and wood ceiling installations occur. At the concourse level, conduit installations and floor tiling takes place. Next week, grouting and tiling will occur for the stair walls. At the west tunnel ventilation system (TVS), concrete pours to complete the third wall section are underway. One final wall section of work remains.  ​

Parliament Station east entrance
Work on the roof continues this week. At the grade level entrance, sprinkler system installations occur, while at the concourse level remaining concrete works occur alongside mechanical and electrical installations.
At the east TVS, hydrovacing from surface will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station 
At the east concourse, mechanical and electrical installations advance and the site is measured for aluminum panels. At the platform level, wall masonry and concrete works are ongoing. Elevator and escalator installations progress as well.
Hydrovacing from surface will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Construction of the stair enclosure takes place this week, and tile installation begins. At the west TVS, the final concrete pour takes place and crews begin final grading before watermain reinstatement work next week.

Rideau Station east entrance 
Elevators are being installed, while glass panels and siding goes up at the head house. Escalators continue to be installed and commissioned at each of the entrance’s landings. Wall tiling and painting continues and the escalator control room is readied. Additionally, mechanical and electrical work is ongoing.

uOttawa Station
Glass panel installation along the Nicholas Street side of the station continues this week. In addition, the fare-gates, utility cabinets, and entrance lanterns are being installed. Crews will also be completing the gutter and plumbing system for the north and south roofs.

East Stations

Lees Station
Work continues on main entrance flooring. The hydro connection across Lees Avenue for the multi-use pathway (MUP) lighting has begun. The nearby MUP towards Rideau River Bridge has been graded and paved.

Hurdman Station
Nearly all of the tall glass panels have now been installed. Glass and handrails at the stairs have been installed. The wood ceiling is going up at the platform, and the fare vending machines are in place at the entrance.

Tremblay Station
Fare-gate installation continues this month and utility cabinets will also be going in. Handrail installation and work to install furnishings such as benches and floor grills are also scheduled.

St-Laurent Station
The fare-gates and entrance lanterns are in place. Utility cabinets are being finalized. Elevator waterproofing work is complete.

Cyrville Station
The wood ceiling, and platform digital signband installations are ongoing.  Furnishings such as bike shelters and metal benches will also be going in.

Blair Station

Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished, and wayfinding signage installations are also ongoing. Fare-gate equipment and fare-gate glazing will be installed. Entrance lantern installations will also get und

Guideway and Trackwork

Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa Stations and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing through to Segment 1, encompassing the three Western stations, in the near future.. Assembly of LRV34 continues.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Topping slabs for the concourse and the east-bound and west-bound platforms continue. In the bus loop, the new bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building are under construction. Work on the roadway in the bus loop is also scheduled to take place.

Bayview Station 
The current activities at Bayview Station include work on the east-platform topping slabs, de-icing cables for the roof and gutter; and the O-Train track extension. Crews will also be continuing landscaping work and constructing the east side entrance.

Pimisi Station
​Platform weatherproofing and waterproofing continues. Installation of composite panels in the lower concourse is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Landscaping activities continue this month. Construction of the Booth Street Bridge bike lanes is also expected to commence shortly.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
The installation of communications devices concludes this week. Other works throughout the station include tiling and intumescent painting. The installation of light fixtures, fire alarm system, concourse ceiling panels, and fare-gate barriers progress as well.

Parliament Station 
Elevators progress with curb and glazing installations. Masonry walls are under way, hardware is installed and mechanical and electrical rough-ins continue at the platform level. Tiling and conduit installations advance as well.

Parliament Station west entrance
Tiling takes place at the concourse level and grade level entrance. Additionally, masonry walls are installed and so is the wood panel ceiling. At the west tunnel ventilation system (TVS), rebar and formwork continues to be installed for the third concrete pour.

Parliament Station east entrance
The roofing system is installed, remaining mechanical and electrical works for the stairway take place, and glazing is installed for the lower portion of the east façade.
At the east TVS, hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station
Conduits, elevator motors, and escalators are being installed at Rideau Station. At the platform level, mechanical and electrical installations proceed, lighting and ceiling insulation are installed and painting occurs.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.   

Rideau Station west entrance

The installation of the longest transit escalator in Canada is now substantially complete. Elsewhere, concrete works, tile installation and ongoing mechanical and electrical works progress.

Rideau Station east entrance 
The stair landings advance with tiling, escalator commissioning, and ceiling installation. Mechanical and electrical installation continues as does wall and intumescent painting. There is also work to finish the escalator control room.

East Portal 

Backfilling of the cut and cover portion of the tunnel has concluded. Contact grouting occurs in the Rideau Station transition.

uOttawa Station

Current work focuses on the fare-gates, the utility cabinets, the entrance lantern, and the glass panels along the Nicholas Street side of the station. Crews will also be completing the gutter and plumbing system for the north and south

East Stations

Lees Station
Work continues on the east-bound topping platform and mechanical and electrical finishes in the ceiling. The fare-gates are in progress. The canopy roof glazing installation is scheduled. Other scheduled installations include the public art.

Hurdman Station
The work to install CMP is scheduled to conclude shortly. Handrail posts and windscreen glazing will also be going in. There is also work anticipated for the north platform and south platform topping slabs.

Tremblay Station
Fare-gate installation continues this month and utility cabinets will be going in. Handrail installation and work to install furnishings such as benches and floor grilles are also scheduled.

St-Laurent Station
Crews are installing finishes to the flooring such as warning tiles and floor grilles. Utility cabinets will be installed. The fare-gates and entrance lanterns are being finalized. Other anticipated installations are the public art work.

Cyrville Station

Wood ceilings will be installed in the coming weeks. Crews will also work on the remaining signage, as well as the windscreens at the fare gates. Furnishings such as bike shelters and metal benches will also be going in.​

Blair Station

Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished. Fare gate equipment and glazing installations have begun. Backlit entrance lantern installations will be underway soon. Public art installations are on

Guideway and Trackwork
Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa Stations and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing through to Segment 1, encompassing the three Western stations, in the near future. Segment 1 and the Tunnel will eventually be brought on to OCS power on a full time basis. Assembly of LRV34 continues.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Work continues on the bus operator building, bus supervisor office, and maintenance building. Topping slabs for the concourse and the  eastbound and westbound platforms continue.

Bayview Station 
There is continuing work on the east plaza and the east stairs. The installation of CMP in the north and south roof are ongoing.

Pimisi Station
Platform weatherproofing and waterproofing continues. Installation of CMP in the lower concourse are expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Construction of the Booth Street Bridge bike lanes is scheduled to being next week.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Architectural works are ongoing at the station. Crews are busy installing the fire alarm system, light fixtures and communication devices. Intumescent painting, ceiling panel installations and tiling occur as well.

Parliament Station 
At the platform level, insulation, mechanical and electrical rough-ins are installed for the HVAC system. Concourse tiling, hardware installations, work on the elevators, and communications installs occur as well.

Parliament Station west tunnel vent shaft (TVS)
Rebar installation, formwork, and the third concrete pour takes place this week.

Parliament Station east TVS
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station 
Progress at the elevators continue with structural steel machine component installations, as well as painting. Escalator installations advance as well and the west concourse mezzanine progresses with rebar and decking. Work on the platform includes mechanical and electrical rough-ins, masonry walls and stair construction.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel

Rideau Station west entrance
Escalator commissioning is wrapping up soon in this location. Elsewhere throughout the west entrance, concrete works, tiling, mechanical and electrical works occur. At the west TVS, forming, rebar, and the sixth concrete pours occur for the sixth of seven pours. Waterproofing and backfill will follow next week

Rideau Station east entrance 
Elevator shaft and head house intumescent painting wraps up this week. Next week, entrance elevators, glass panels, and siding finishes will begin to be installed. Other ongoing works include electrical, mechanical, and ceiling installations.

East Portal 
Backfilling of the cut and cover portion of the tunnel entrance is almost complete.

uOttawa Station
​The elevator shroud install is underway. Fare-gate installation preparations are ongoing, and crews will pour the final floor topping at the fare-gate areas. Other scheduled works include the installation of windscreen glass panels starting at the end of the week.

East Stations

Lees Station
Work continues on the eastbound platform topping. Initial fare-gate installation works have started. Other scheduled installations include the canopy roof glazing and public art.

Hurdman Station
The work to install CMP is scheduled to conclude shortly. There is work anticipated on the north platform and south platform toppings. The entrance lanterns advance. The full-height glazing work is ongoing.

Tremblay Station
Fare-gate installation continues this month and utility cabinets will be going in. The wood ceilings have been completed.

St-Laurent Station
Porcelain panels are undergoing final finishes. The elevator glazing installation is ongoing. Crews are working on the fare-gates and lighting in that area. Other installations anticipated to begin include the concrete benches and public art.

Cyrville Station
Wood ceilings will be installed in the coming weeks. Crews will also work on the remaining signage, as well as the windscreens at the fare gates. Furnishings such as bike shelters and metal benches will also be going in.​

Blair Station
Utility cabinets and platform doors are being finished. Fare gate equipment and glazing installations have begun. Backlit entrance lantern installations will be underway soon. Public art installations are ongoing.

Guideway and Trackwork

Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa stations and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing through to Segment 1 in the near future. Segment 1 and the tunnel progress towards permanent electrification. Assembly of LRV34 has begun.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Eastbound and westbound platform topping slabs are ongoing. Other activities include finishes in the service rooms within the station. At the bus loop, crews will continue to work on the foundation walls for the bus operator building.

Bayview Station 
Crews continue to work on the topping slab on the eastbound platform; the topping on the westbound platform has been completed. Current works also focus on elevator glazing and the east plaza and east stairs formwork.The installations of CMP on the north and south roof are also continuing.

Pimisi Station
Installation of CMP in the lower concourse are expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Elevator glazing work is scheduled. The public art eel structure was installed this week.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Progress at Lyon Station is ongoing and includes electrical installations such as the fire alarm system, communication devices, and public lighting. Ceiling panels and the grade level entrance wood ceiling framing progress, and crews continue to work on the elevators.

Parliament Station 
Preparatory works for intumescent painting, pouring of the curbs for the elevators, and door hardware installations are among the works scheduled to take place. The south ceiling framing is underway, as is the concourse tiling and platform-level HVAC and electrical works including the insulation and the rough-ins.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west TVS
The second concrete pour takes place and crews prepare for the upcoming third wall section pour with waterproofing and rebar installation.

Parliament Station east TVS
Plumbing and hydrovacing occur at the east TVS.

Rideau Station 
Elevators are the focus at Rideau Station with concrete curb construction, and structural steel painting. Masonry and the upper deck is installed for the west concourse HVAC room, and stair construction advances.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during daytime hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Crews have begun the escalator and stair enclosures. Other activities focus on escalator commissioning, concrete works, and ongoing mechanical and electrical installations. At the west TVS, forming, rebar, and concrete pours occur for the fifth of seven pours. Waterproofing and backfilling will follow in the coming weeks.

Rideau Station east entrance 
Elevator shaft and head house intumescent painting progresses this week. Other ongoing works include electrical, mechanical, ceiling, and tile landing installations.

East Portal 
Backfilling of the cut and cover section of the tunnel continues this week.

uOttawa Station
​Windscreen glass panels are installed along the Nicholas Avenue side of the station. The elevator shroud installation is underway. Preliminary work for fare-gate installations are ongoing.

East Stations

Lees Station
Wood ceiling framing continues. Crews are also doing the layout and preparatory works for the concourse level floor topping, and for canopy roof glazing installation. Structural steel painting is almost completed. The heat trace installation is ongoing at the east exit stairs..

Hurdman Station
The composite panel installation is expected to wrap up in a few weeks. Installation of full-height glazing is ongoing. Crews will also be continuing mechanical and electrical fixtures installations at the platform level followed by the lower concourse level.

Tremblay Station
Wood ceiling installations will be continuing. Stair handrails and glazing will be ongoing until the end of May. Fare-gate installation is expected to be complete later this month.

 

St-Laurent Station
Porcelain wall panels are undergoing final finishes. Elevator glazing installation is ongoing. Electrical crews are working on fare-gates and fare-gate lights.

Cyrville Station
The elevator lighting is being finalized. General station light fixture installations are ongoing. Other scheduled work is focused on entrance lanterns, and windscreens for fare-gate locations.

Blair Station
The wood ceiling work is being finalized. Platform doors are also almost completed. Landscaping is ongoing and public art will be installed in the coming weeks.

Guideway and Trackwork

Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa Stations and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing in the west in the near future. Permanent OCS power will extend to the western section of the alignment in the coming weeks. Assembly of LRV34 continues.

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Opening of entrance plaza stairs along the multi-use pathway at uOttawa Station.
• Addition of bike lanes on the Booth Street Bridge.
• Windscreen glass installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Rideau Station west TVS grate installation.
• Parliament Station west TVS grate installation.
• Substantial completion of Rideau Station west entrance escalator.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Crews continue to work on the both the eastbound and westbound platform topping slabs. Other activities include finishes in the service rooms within the station. At the bus loop, crews will continue to work on the foundation walls for the bus operator building. Also, at Tunney’s Pasture Driveway on May 15, work got underway to replace a manhole and reconstruct the sidewalk, this work has resulted in the closure of the southbound right-turn lane onto Scott Street and will be in effect until late August.

Bayview Station 
Work to install the platform edge light housing is expected to continue for a few more weeks. Crews are completing the topping slab on the westbound platform and the windscreen glazing. Composite panels are going in at the north and south ceilings. The centre-line of the multi-use pathway (MUP) is to be painted.

Pimisi Station
Waterproofing of the upper concourse is expected to continue over the coming week. In addition, crews are scheduled to do sand blasting on the lower concourse soon. Work on the new Booth Street Bridge bike lanes is expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Elevator glazing continues at the west entrance. Throughout the station, fire alarm and communications devices are installed and tiling progresses. Artwork painting is ongoing, as is wood ceiling grid installation at the entrance levels, and concourse platform ceiling panels and insulation. Streetscaping works occurring around the east Tunnel Vent Shaft

Parliament Station 
Streetscaping, glazing, and framing advance at the east entrance. At the west entrance, glazing, door installations, and ceiling grid framing advance. Intumescent painting, tiling, and escalator installations occur in all areas of the station. Moreover, crews continue to work on the communications room.

Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel. The Queen Street closure between Bank and O’Connor continues.

Parliament Station west TVS
Installation of the second section of wall rebar begins this week. This prepares the TVS for next week’s formwork installation and an upcoming concrete pour.

Parliament Station east TVS
Demobilization concludes and plumbing works take place.

Rideau Station 
Structural steel installation and painting continues for station elevators. The lower mezzanine concrete slabs are poured while escalator installation and commissioning is ongoing. Mechanical, electrical, masonry, and communications equipment installations are also occuring.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
At the west TVS, forming, rebar, and concrete pours occur for the fifth of seven pours. Next week, crews will work on the escalator and stair enclosures.

Rideau Station east entrance 
The entrance head house continues to take shape with intumescent painting and electrical and mechanical installations. Ceiling installations and tiling occur at the station landings.

East Portal 
Cut and cover tunnel backfilling continues this week.

uOttawa Station
Canopy glazing installations will be completed soon, and preparation is underway for the concrete topping slab. Elevator glazing installations near completion. The plaza stairs also approach completion. Last week, windscreen glass panels were installed along the west side of the station during daytime closures of Nicholas Street.

East Stations

Lees Station
Crews will be busy completing ceiling work, including mechanical and electrical installations, in advance of architectural wood finishing. Other activities include finalizing concrete topping slabs at both the eastbound and westbound platforms.

Hurdman Station
The composite panel installation is expected to wrap up in a few weeks. Installation of full-height glazing is ongoing. Crews will also be continuing with the mechanical and electrical fixtures installations, at the platform level followed by the lower concourse level.

Tremblay Station
Wood ceiling installations will be continuing. Stair handrails and glazing will be ongoing until the end of May. The end-of-platform doors are to be installed. Fare-gate installation is expected to be complete later this month.

St-Laurent Station
Stair railing and post installations  are ongoing and are expected to be completed next month. Station utility cabinets are going in. Light fixture installations are ongoing.

Cyrville Station
Elevator lighting is being finalized, while general station light fixture installations are ongoing. Other scheduled works include the electrical rough-ins for back-lit entrance lanterns, and windscreen installations at the fare-gate area.

Blair Station
Wood ceiling work is ongoing, as is the upper concourse glazing installation. Landscaping around the station is ongoing and public art components will be installed in the coming weeks.

Guideway and Trackwork

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) installations continue throughout the tunnel and western portion of the alignment. Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa Stations and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing through to Segment 1 in the near future. Permanent OCS power will extend to the west in the coming weeks. Assembly of LRV34 continues.

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Digital signband, light-band and entrance lanterns are being installed.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP at uOttawa Station.
• Addition of bike lanes on the Booth Street Bridge.
• Windscreen glass installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Elevator installations at Rideau Station.
• Rideau Station west TVS grate installation.
• Parliament Station west TVS grate installation.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Current activities include elevator glazing work and completion of the service rooms within the station. Crews will be commencing the excavation and foundations for construction of the bus operator building. Note: The Tunney’s Pasture Driveway southbound right-turn lane was closed this week until the end of August to allow for Station construction.

Bayview Station 
Crews are completing the topping pours on the west-bound platform, the windscreen glazing, and painting of the steel columns. Electrical rough-ins for the concourse and platform are ongoing, as are the composite panels in the north and south roof.

Pimisi StationCrews are preparing to pour the platform topping slabs and are completing the artwork foundations. Around mid-May, the canopy glazing will be going in. Framing for the composite panel ceiling is also scheduled.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Ceilings are the focus this week with panel installation at both the concourse and platform levels and wood ceiling installation at the grade level station entrances. Ongoing works include tiling; mechanical works; communications system wiring; and painting, both intumescent and artwork. In addition, crews install the fire alarm system, digital signband conduit, and light fixtures.

Parliament Station 
This week, the curbs are poured and glazing is installed for the elevators. The communications rooms continues to be prepared, inter-track barriers are installed, and concourse tiling is ongoing. Additionally, doors are installed and prepped for paint, and next week, hardware will be installed. Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west TVS
Installation of the first section of wall formwork wraps up and the first concrete pour takes place. Next week, rebar installation for the second wall section will begin.

Parliament Station east TVS
Backfilling and civil works conclude and demobilization takes place.

Rideau Station 
Concrete works ramp up this week. West concourse concrete walls are completed and concrete pours for the lower mezzanine slabs occur, in addition to works at the platform level. Construction of the stairs and masonry walls is ongoing. Moreover, mechanical and electrical rough-ins progress for the eastbound platform and crews continue to install steel, paint, and pour concrete curbs for elevators. Hydrovacing at street level will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.
Rideau Station west entrance
Current activities focus on escalator commissioning and ongoing mechanical and electrical installations. At the west TVS, stripping, backfilling, and waterproofing takes place in preparation for the fourth concrete pour. Rebar and formwork installation will occur next week for the fifth pour.

Rideau Station east entrance 
Continuing this week; plumbing, sprinkler, HVAC, electrical and mechanical installations. Intumescent painting occurs at the elevator shafts and at the head house. Next week, elevators will be installed.

East Portal 
Backfilling up to street grading continues this week.

uOttawa Station
Canopy glazing is underway, and the installation of elevator shrouds is expected to begin shortly. The plaza stair landings are being poured, and the paver installations are underway. Composite panel installation wrapped up last weekend and elevator glazing is scheduled to conclude.

East Stations

Lees Station
Wood ceiling framing is starting. Crews are also installing heat trace wiring at the south-east exit stairs. Elevator glazing is underway, and canopy glazing is expected to begin soon.

Hurdman Station
The windscreen and fare-gate glazing is expected to be completed later this month. The edge-of-platform lighting is ongoing. The artwork support has been installed.

Tremblay Station
Stair handrails and glazing will be ongoing until the end of May. The end-of-platform doors are to be installed. Fare-gate installation is expected to be complete later this month.

St-Laurent Station
Railing and post installation at stairs is ongoing and is expected to be completed later this month. The concourse flooring is being finalized. The floor finishes are ongoing. Lighting installations are ongoing.

Cyrville Station
The elevator lighting is being finalized. Light fixture installations are ongoing. Other scheduled works include the electrical rough-ins for the entrance lanterns, and windscreens for the fare-gate location.

Blair Station
The wood ceiling work is ongoing, as is the upper concourse glazing. Platform doors are being finished. Landscaping is ongoing and concrete benches will be delivered soon.

Guideway and Trackwork

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) installations continue throughough the tunnel and western portion of the alignment. Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa station and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing in Segment 1 in the near future. Permanent OCS power will extend to the west in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Wood ceilings are going up, beginning at the easternmost stations.
• Digital signband, light-band and entrance lanterns will be installed at the eastern stations.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP (multi-use pathway) at uOttawa Station.
• Start of construction of bike lanes on the Booth Street Bridge.
• Windscreen glass installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Installation of stray current monitors at various locations along the guideway.
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Landscaping at Hurdman Station bus loop will begin in the coming weeks.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Current activities include elevator glazing work and completion of the service rooms within the station. Excavation and foundations will begin shortly for construction of the bus operator building.

Bayview Station 
Works this month will focus on fabrication and installation of the full-height mullions, windscreen posts and windscreens. In addition, crews expect to complete the roof glazing and elevator glazing in the coming weeks.

Pimisi Station
Crews are preparing to pour the platform topping slabs and are completing the artwork foundations. Around mid-May, the canopy glazing will be installed. Framing for the composite panel ceiling is also scheduled.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
This week, rebar installation and concrete pours for the north platform edge takes place. Crews install the fire alarm system, communications systems and devices, and digital signband conduit.  Work on ceiling ductwork progresses, alongside tiling, painting, glazing and door installation. In addition, the wood ceiling begins to be installed.

Parliament Station 
Construction advances with work on fan rooms, elevator glazing, and rough-in installations throughout the station. Tiling and work on the station’s communications room progresses. In addition, door hardware installations and painting is taking place. Hydrovacing will continue intermittently during daytime hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station west TVS
Installation of the first section of wall rebar wraps up and formwork installation occurs. Next week, the first concrete pour will take place.

Parliament Station east TVS
The grate is set and the final concrete pour takes place this week. Next week, shoring will be removed and waterproofing and backfilling will occur.

Rideau Station 
Passenger platforms progress with the installation of doorframes, mechanical and electrical rough-ins, and the construction of stairs to the concourse level. Overhead conduit installations and work on the elevators with structural steel installations and painting advances. Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
The concourse topping is poured this week and escalator commissioning is ongoing. In addition, equipment is installed in the communications room. At the west TVS, waterproofing, and rebar and formwork installation occur. Towards the end of the week, the fourth concrete pour will take place.

Rideau Station east entrance
At the platform level, fire separation walls are constructed and doors and hardware are installed. Elsewhere, mechanical and electrical installations take place, and painting occurs throughout the station.

East Portal
Backfilling takes place next week.

uOttawa Station
Composite panel installations are nearing completion. Digital signband installation is underway. Crews are scheduled to put up the canopy glazing shortly. The steel and the electrical rough-ins for the entrance lantern signs are also expected to be installed.

East Stations

Lees Station
The canopy glazing is in progress and is anticipated to conclude mid-May. The elevator shroud has been completed. Other scheduled works include: light fixtures at the digital signband; handrail posts and handrails; and wood ceiling framing.

Hurdman Station
The windscreen and fare gate glazing is expected to be completed later this month. The edge-of-platform lighting is ongoing. The artwork support has been installed.

Tremblay Station
Windscreen and fare gate glazing is underway, as are the stair handrails and glazing, which will be ongoing until the end of May. The canted wall glazing is being finalized. Crews also expect to complete the elevator cladding and the elevator glazing.

St-Laurent Station
The concourse flooring work is progressing. Stair and windscreen glazing is ongoing and will be completed this month.

Cyrville Station
The elevator lighting is being finalized. Light fixture installations are ongoing. Other scheduled works include the electrical rough-ins for the entrance lanterns, and windscreens for the fare gate location.

Blair Station
The wood ceiling installations are ongoing, as is the upper concourse glazing. Platform doors are being finished. Landscaping is ongoing and concrete benches will be delivered soon.

Guideway and Trackwork

All rail has now been installed along the Confederation Line. Crews will work on electrification of the western alignment and the tunnel. Regular train-testing occurs between Blair and uOttawa station and OLRTC is looking ahead to the extension of regular train-testing in Segment 1 in the near future.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Crews continue to work on the composite metal panels (CMP). Crews will be installing windscreen glass at the station and are working on the three buildings that make up the bus loop.

Bayview Station 
Current activities focus on CMP installation at the south roof. Crews are also preparing the platform for concrete pours later this month and completing the concrete formwork and rebar for the west plaza stairs.

Pimisi Station
Porcelain panels are being installed at the stairways, and at the entrance canopy, there is work taking place to complete the roof. Crews are also installing edge plates on the platform.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Architectural works are ongoing at the station and include intumescent painting, tiling and work on the elevators. There is also work to install the intertrack barriers, mechanical and electrical installations, and platform and concourse ceiling ductwork.

Parliament Station 
This week, elevator structural steel and glazing are installed, commissioning of the east-concourse HVAC continues, and tiling is ongoing throughout the station. Moreover, fan installation progresses and there is formwork and rebar going in at the east concourse mezzanine.

Parliament Station west entrance
Construction activities include intumescent painting, conduit installation to enable head house power, and work on the upper concourse walls. Meanwhile, escalator installation and assembly progresses. The crews at the west TVS focus on waterproofing and rebar installation.

Parliament Station east TVS
The third concrete pour took place this week. Crews began installing formwork for the backside of the TVS shaft in preparation for the fourth concrete pour. Next week, rebar installation and the forming of the inside of the shaft will occur.

Rideau Station 
Visible progress is made at the station with stair construction, platform and concourse level wall construction, and elevator steel installation. Conduit, plumbing and ventilation systems are being installed. Hydrovacing from street level will occur intermittently during day time hours over the coming weeks to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
The focus at the west entrance this week is commissioning the newly installed escalators. In addition, the West TVS progresses with rebar, formwork, concrete pours and waterproofing. This work is related to the second of five concrete pours.

Rideau Station east entrance
Intumescent painting continues this week on the entry beams and grade level structure steel. The adit progresses with arch formwork stripping. Next week, work on the head house envelope resumes and the ceiling is installed at the stair landings.

East Portal
Waterproofing is still be completed, in preparation for the backfill of excavated areas.

uOttawa Station
Crews are working on the housing for the edge platform lighting and are preparing to do the concrete pour for the entrance stairs with connection to the S-MUP (multi-use pathway). Crews are also at work on the elevator glazing, the composite panels, and the porcelain panels.

East Stations

Lees Station
CMP installations on the main roof are ongoing. Crews are also working on the pours for the westbound topping slab and completing mechanical and electrical finishes in advance of wood ceiling work.

Hurdman Station
The installation of the PA system and cameras has started. The CMP work for the south side is complete and the CMP work for north side begins. Crews are also working on the tall glass at the north side.

Tremblay Station
Current activities focus on the digital signband and the platform edge lighting; composite metal panels; and elevator glass. Cameras and speakers are also going up throughout the station.

St-Laurent Station
Digital signband installation is underway. Porcelain panels are ongoing. The work on the mullions for the glass walls is mostly complete. The electrical work at the BRT level is substantially completed. The entrance lantern sign structure has been completed.

Cyrville Station
Crews have completed the outstanding curbs on the upper concourse. Work on the digital signband continues. Landscaping work is scheduled to resume in the coming weeks, including pouring concrete for the bike racks.

Blair Station
Wood ceiling installations continue. Completion of handrails is underway and there is ongoing work on the edge-of-platform light band and digital signband.

Guideway and Trackwork

Crews will work on electrification of the western alignment and the tunnel. OLRT-C is looking ahead to regular train-testing across Segment 1 in the near future. Currently in the tunnel, the east bound track slab has been completed and the west bound track slab continues to progress.

Upcoming Construction Activities

In the coming weeks, the following construction activities are scheduled to occur:

• Wood ceilings are going up, beginning at the easternmost stations.
• Digital signband, light-band and entrance lanterns will be installed at the eastern stations.
• Completion of stairs at the S-MUP at uOttawa Station.
• Windscreen glass installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.
• Completion of trackwork across the project
• Skylight glazing installation at Tunney’s Pasture Station.