West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station
Current works include the installation of signage, completion of utility cabinets, mechanical and tiling work in the service rooms. Crews are completing landscaping while work e  progresses on n the bus loop.

Bayview Station
Completion of the doors and hardware for service rooms, glazing at the fare gates, and handrail installations are underway. Remaining signage is to be installed. Elevator shroud installation is ongoing.

Pimisi Station
This week’s work includes completing the wood ceilings and working on the elevator shroud. Landscaping works continue including light pole installations. Tactile wayfinding strips are going in at the concourse and platform areas.

Central Stations

Lyon Station
At the west entrance, station signage and handrails are installed. Painting, the installation of drywall, utility cabinets, and glazing are continuing  on the concourse. Escalator cladding installations continue.

Parliament Station 
At the concourse, painting, elevator glazing and wayfinding signage is installed. At the platform, the ceiling grid, handrails, digital signband and wall panels are installed

Parliament Station – west entrance
The grade level entrance progresses with work on the floors,  installation of ceiling panels and handrails. On the concourse, wall tiles are installed and signage is hung.

Parliament Station – east entrance
Ceiling panel installations occur at the grade level entrance andfloor tiling is scheduled to begin next week.  Wall and floor tiling are already underway on the concourse.

Rideau Station 
Fare gates and ticket machines are installed at the concourse level. Elevator installations and escalator commissioning are ongoing. On the platform, installation of digital signband covers, ceiling panels and lighting progresses.
During the month of September, hydrovacing will be required intermittently at street level on Rideau Street and the East Portal.

Rideau Station – west entrance
Both the security and fire alarm systems are scheduled for installation this week. Stair handrail installations are also underway.

Rideau Station – east entrance 
Throughout the various station entrance landings, handrail installations conclude.  The installation of utility cabinets, ceiling panels, floor tiles, and the public address (PA) system are ongoing. Elevator machine and glazing panel installations continue.

uOttawa Station
Crews work on completing doors, hardware, the entrance lantern and windscreen panels at the fare gates.  Finishing works underway include the placement of concrete pavers and wooden benches  while landscaping work continues.

East Stations

Lees Station
Final installation of tactile wayfinding strips on the concourse is underway as crews continue installing ticket machines. Elevator cladding installation continues with landscaping at the main entrance ongoing.

Hurdman Station
Crews work on completing the wood wall at the stairs. Public art installation is anticipated in the coming weeks and concrete works are scheduled for the bus loop.

Tremblay Station
Landscaping on the north side of the station is underway as crews complete a  few remaining miscellaneous works.

St-Laurent Station
Remaining elevator works are underway.

Cyrville Station
Remaining works at this station include installation of lanterns.

Blair Station
Work at the bus loop will continue for several more weeks. Construction team demobilization and final clean-up are approaching.

Guideway and Testing

Trains are tested at increased speeds and frequencies along the entire alignment. In the east, trains are now moving in automatic train operation (ATO) mode between Blair and uOttawa Stations. Additionally, coupled trains are undergoing testing in the east. Train assembly continues.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station
Current works  include the installation of signage, utility cabinets, mechanical and tiling work in the service rooms. Paving, landscaping and fencing progress. In the bus loop, crews prepare to install the bus operator building

Bayview Station
Architectural finishes such as handrail supports and handrails will be going in. Crews will be installing lighting in the concourse and at the elevator shroud. Furnishings such as metal benches and bench light fixtures are anticipated.

Pimisi Station
Crews will be busy completing wood ceilings, stair handrails, tactile wayfinding works on the concourse and platform. Public art installation is getting underway.

Central Stations

Lyon Station
The escalator cladding has been installed and fare gate barrier testing concludes. Lighting is put up around the station as are remaining door frames and hardware. Additionally, the construction of the east entrance soffit nears completion.

Parliament Station 
At the concourse level, wall tiles, elevator glazing and utility cabinets are installed. At the platform level, architectural finishes are ongoing and include handrails, ceilings, doors and frames.

Parliament Station – west entrance
This week, construction of the grade-level entrance advances with the fabrication of hand rails and façade aluminum panels. Work on the floors and ceiling panels is scheduled.

Parliament Station – east entrance
Crews focus on fabricating the fascia cladding as well as installing the ceiling panels and floor tiles.

Rideau Station 
Ongoing installations include platform stair glazing panels, ceiling grids, utility cabinets and the elevator machinery.
During the month of September, hydrovacing will be required on an infrequent basis on Rideau Street and the East Portal.

Rideau Station – west entrance
Crews are preparing the entryway between the station and CF Rideau Centre this week. Utility cabinets for this area are installed. Next week, crews will continue installing both security and fire alarm systems.

Rideau Station – east entrance 
Elevator machine and glazing panel installations continue; glazing also occurs at the grade-level entrance. Lighting, hand rails, tiles, and ceiling work are ongoing throughout the various entrance landings.

uOttawa Station
Crews focus on completing the tactile wayfinding strips in the public concourse areas. Other work will focus on fare vending machine installations., Landscaping works continue.

East Stations

Lees Station
Wood ceiling installation is expected to continue for a few more weeks. Landscaping is underway and includes plantings adjacent to the main entrance. Elevators are undergoing final commissioning.

Hurdman Station
Crews will be focused on completing the wood wall at the stairs. Public art installation is anticipated in the coming weeks. There are concrete works scheduled for the bus loop.

Tremblay Station
A small number of miscellaneous works remain, such as elevator commissioning.

St-Laurent Station
Construction of an emergency egress stairway will begin in the coming weeks.

Cyrville Station
Remaining works at this station include the final inspection and commissioning of the elevators.

Blair Station
Bus loop works will continue for several more weeks. Construction team demobilization and final clean-up are approaching.

Guideway and Testing

Last week, end-to-end testing began on the Confederation Line. The frequency and speed of LRV testing has increased. In the east, trains are now moving in automatic train operation (ATO) mode between Blair and uOttawa Stations. Trains are now crossing between the east and westbound tracks. Additionally, coupled trains are undergoing testing  in the east. Train assembly continues.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station
The remaining signage is being installed as are utility cabinets and the remaining tactile wayfinding strips. Elevator work is continuing as construction progresses on the east section of the bus loop. Station landscaping is ongoing.

Bayview Station
The wood ceiling and glazing continue to progress. The entrance lantern and the elevator shrouds near completion; handrail installation is upcoming.  Landscaping works continue, including installation of pavers, plantings, concrete benches and light poles.

Pimisi Station
Crews are completing architectural finishes including the glazing works. Work on elevators and escalators continues. Landscaping advances, including light pole installations.

Central Stations

Lyon Station
Utility cabinets, ceilings and stair glazing are installed throughout the station. Crews continue to install electrical finishes at the platform while wrapping up security camera installation. Next week, the east entrance soffit is anticipated to finish.

Parliament Station 
Installing wayfinding signage at the platform and concourse is the focus this week. Additionally, door frames, utility cabinets, and supports for the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) are put in. Installation of the fare vending machines progresses.

Parliament Station – west entrance
This week, work progresses on the floors and stairway hand railings are installed. Ceiling panels and wayfinding signage continue to be erected. Exterior waterproofing occurs.

Parliament Station – east entrance
Wood ceiling panel installations are underway at the grade level entrance. On the concourse level, wall and stair tiling occur as does the installation of wayfinding signage.

Rideau Station 
The focus this week at Rideau Station is installing fare gates, fare vending machines, public art and utility cabinets. Installation of stair glazing panels, and the inter-track barrier continues.
During the month of September, hydrovacing will be required on an infrequent basis around Rideau Station and the East Portal.

Rideau Station – west entrance
The entrance lighting and fire alarm system is installed this week. Work on the escalator enclosure progresses.

Rideau Station – east entrance 
The Public Address (PA) system and floor tiles are installed at the entrance. Installation of elevators, exterior glazing panels, stair railings and utility cabinets occurs.

uOttawa Station
Crews are completing the tactile wayfinding strips on the platform and concourse areas. The wood ceiling, and associated  mechanical and electrical finishes  near completion.

East Stations

Lees Station
Elevators are undergoing final commissioning. The remaining tactile wayfinding strips are being installed on the concourse. Wood ceiling works are expected to continue over the coming weeks.

Hurdman Station
Wood ceiling finishes and the remaining mechanical and electrical finishes are underway. Final tactile wayfinding strips are being installed.  The bus loop reaches final construction stages.

Tremblay Station
Crews are winding up testing and commissioning activities.

St-Laurent Station
Current works focus on the intertrack barrier and the TSSA inspections for the escalators and elevators.

Cyrville Station
The completion of the remaining miscellaneous works is scheduled, including final elevator works.

Blair Station
Demobilization and final cleanup is anticipated after commissioning activities conclude.

Guideway and Testing

Train testing occurs along the entire alignment. The frequency and speed of LRV testing has increased in the east with trains now moving in Automatic Train Operation (ATO) mode between Blair and uOttawa Stations. Trains are now crossing between the eastand westbound tracks. Additionally, coupled trains are being tested in the east. Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
Light fixtures at the elevator will be installed.  Landscaping work around the station is ongoing. The remaining tactile wayfinding strips are being installed. The pre-fabricated bus operator building is being built off-site and will be delivered in the coming weeks.

Bayview Station 
Full height glazing advances. Work on the shroud for the south elevator is anticipated. Crews are also completing the wood ceilings. Final adjustments on elevators and escalators are underway.

Pimisi Station
Wood ceiling installations and the elevator glazing are advancing. The entrance lantern is expected to be fully installed shortly.  Landscaping on the path and grounds leading to the station entrance continues.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
Installation of light fixtures, hand rails and the fire alarm system wraps up this week. Ongoing works include utility cabinet, ceiling panel, and the grade level wood ceiling installations. Work on the elevators progresses.

Parliament Station 
Wayfinding signs and tiles continue to be installed throughout the station. Fitting of ceiling panels, doors, glazing and preparations for the fare vending machines continues.
Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during the day over the summer to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Parliament Station – west entrance
The utility cabinets have been delivered and will be installed shortly. Throughout the station, wall tiling, painting, and door installations are ongoing. The ceilings advance with grid and panel installations.

Parliament Station – east entrance
The station’s façade has been measured for aluminum panels. Inside the station, electrical work and wall tiling at the concourse stairways progresses. Panel installations for the ceilings are underway.

Rideau Station 
This week, elevator installations are ongoing, while the platforms have ceiling grids and stair glazing input. Crews prepare to install the concourse fare vending machines, and utility cabinets.

Intertrack barriers and platform lighting  are scheduled for next week. Hydrovacing will occur intermittently during the day over the summer to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station – west entrance
System installations including fire and security components are the focus this week at the west entrance. Next week, lighting installations will begin.
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Rideau Station – east entrance 
At grade , glazing panel installations continues, and floor tiling begins. Next week installation of the Public Address (PA) system and lighting begins. Other activities include installation of fire alarm system components and aluminum cladding at the stairways.

uOttawa Station
Crews will be working on completing wood ceiling installations along with necessary mechanical and electrical finishes.  Work is scheduled forthe back-lit entrance lantern, west-side elevator shroud, and remaining glass panels. Bike shelters are expected to be installed in the coming weeks.

East Stations

Lees Station
This week, remaining tactile wayfinding strips are being installed on the concourse and final commissioning of elevators is anticipated. Work on the wood ceiling is expected to continue through the first few weeks of September.

Hurdman Station
Remaining work along the bus loop is scheduled over the next few weeks. Wood ceiling finishes are well underway and the final tactile wayfinding strips are going in.

Tremblay Station
Final installations are ongoing throughout the station, while systems testing and commissioning activities continue.

St-Laurent Station
Remaining commissioning activities for elevators and escalators are underway, along with other systems testing.

Cyrville Station
Miscellaneous finishing works are scheduled, including access and glass panels at fare vending machines. Finishing work for elevators and escalators are also anticipated.

Blair Station
Finishing work on elevators and escalators is anticipated this week. Remaining commissioning activities are underway as crews prepare to demobilize the construction site by next month.

Guideway and Testing

Communications-Based Train Control (CTBC) testing is now being performed in the tunnel. Over in the east, the frequency and speed of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) testing has increased and trains are now moving in Automatic Train Operation (ATO) mode between Blair and uOttawa Stations. Trains are now crossing between the east and westbound tracks. While coupled trains are being tested in the east, assembly of LRV34 progresses.

West Stations

Tunney’s Pasture Station 
The staircase glazing and handrail installation progress. Preparatory works to install the elevator shroud light fixtures occur; wood ceilings will be installed soon.

Bayview Station 
The east side glazing is now complete and crews continue to work on the north and south sides of the station. Work on the elevators and wood ceilings are ongoing and electrical devices are installed. Fare gates and signage will be installed shortly.

Pimisi Station
Landscaping works advance on the north and south sides of the lower concourse entrance and multi-use pathway (MUP) areas. In the station, glazing is installed, utility cabinets are assembled and the wood ceilings are finalized.

Central Stations

Lyon Station 
The installation of utility cabinets concludes this week and ceiling panels continue to be installed at all three station levels. The fire, communication, and security systems are installed and tested as well. Work on the elevators progresses.

Parliament Station 
At the platform, the installation of the ceiling grid advances, tiling occurs and utility cabinet equipment is installed. At the concourse level, painting, HVAC rough-ins, and the remaining elevator glass is installed. Wayfinding signage is put up throughout the entire station.
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 roofing system is installed this week and the fabrication of the fascia cladding occurs. Ceiling panels are installed and tiling takes place at the stairways.

Parliament Station east entrance
Architectural works are ongoing and include the installation of ceiling panels and light fixtures, as well as wall tiling.

Rideau Station 
This week, preparatory work for fare gate installations and ceiling work continues. Bike railings, platform topping slabs, and elevators are also being installed. Escalator commissioning progresses.
Hydrovacing from Rideau Street will continue intermittently during day time hours over the summer months to clean surface areas and underground lines in the tunnel.

Rideau Station west entrance
Floor and stair tiling takes place as does construction for the enclosure around the stairs and escalator.
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Rideau Station east entrance 
Floor tiling continues at the stair landings and concourse. Elevator installation and escalator commissioning continues this week as well. The installation of elevator control units is ongoing through the end of the month.

uOttawa Station
Architectural wood ceiling installations, including integrated lighting, is ongoing while additional lighting is installed throughout other station areas. All of the station’s doors and frames have been put in. The plaza stair railings are installed and so are concrete benches.

East Stations

Lees Station
Glazing panels and associated caulking occurs at the stairways and the canted wall. Outside the station, landscaping advances and interlock paver installations continue

Hurdman Station
Final concrete works are ongoing and benches are installed around the station. The elevator shroud is completed this week and landscaping continues. Additionally, the tactile wayfinding indicator strips are installed.

Tremblay Station
The station elevators and utility cabinets are being finalized. The transit information panels are going up. The fare gates and the entrance lanterns are installed.

St-Laurent Station
Final work on the elevator continues this week. The utility cabinets, signage, and tactile wayfinding indicator strips are being completed.

Cyrville Station
Final concrete works and painting take place. In addition, electrical work and elevator commissioning will be completed in the coming weeks.

Blair Station
The utility cabinets and end-of-platform doors are being completed. Final modifications to the elevators are being completed.

Guideway and Testing

Testing is ongoing in the western and eastern segments. Over in the east, the frequency and speed of LRV testing has increased and trains are now moving in automatic train operation (ATO) mode between Blair and uOttawa Stations. Trains are also now crossing between the eastbound and westbound tracks. ​Assembly of LRV34 progresses.

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.