HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN

W.P. 4033-08-01

City of

CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES (2000) GROUP ‘B’ PROJECT

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION EASTERN REGION

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT

November 2014

HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN

W.P. 4033-08-01

City of Ottawa

CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES (2000) GROUP ‘B’ PROJECT

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION EASTERN REGION

Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation by: MMM Group Limited

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Anita Sott Tim Dickinson, MCIP, RPP Assistant Environmental Planner Environmental Planner MMM Group Ltd. MMM Group Ltd.

Steve Regel, P.Eng. Project Manager MMM Group Ltd.

Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) Design and Construction Report

THE PUBLIC RECORD

Copies of this Design and Construction Report are available for review at the following locations:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERTAKING ...... 1 1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY ...... 1 1.1.1 Introduction ...... 1 1.1.2 Background – Preliminary Design Study ...... 2 1.1.3 Detail Design Study Purpose & General Description of the Undertaking (Recommended Plan) ...... 3 1.1.4 Consultation ...... 4 1.1.5 Environmental Assessment Process ...... 4 1.1.6 Purpose of the Design and Construction Report ...... 7 2 CONSULTATION PROCESS ...... 8 2.1 CONSULTATION DURING PRELIMINARY DESIGN ...... 8 2.2 EXTERNAL AGENCY CONSULTATION DURING DETAIL DESIGN ...... 9 2.2.1 Consultation with Local Elected Representatives ...... 9 2.2.2 Consultation with Aboriginal Communities ...... 10 2.2.3 Consultation with External Agencies ...... 11 2.2.4 Technical Advisory Committee ...... 12 2.2.5 Comments Received from External Agencies ...... 12 2.3 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT DURING DETAIL DESIGN ...... 18 2.3.1 Project Website ...... 18 2.3.2 Letter Notifications ...... 18 2.3.3 Newspaper Notifications ...... 18 2.3.4 Public Information Centre ...... 19 2.3.5 Comments Received from Members of the Public ...... 20 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECOMMENDED PLAN ...... 29 3.1.1 Overpass Structure Replacement ...... 29 3.1.2 Major Features of the Proposed Work ...... 30 3.1.3 Construction Staging Area ...... 37 3.1.4 Traffic Barriers ...... 39 3.1.5 Drainage ...... 39 3.1.6 Illumination and ATMS ...... 39 3.1.7 Signage ...... 40 3.1.8 Traffic Signals ...... 40 3.1.9 Utilities ...... 40 3.1.10 Fencing ...... 40 3.1.11 Context Sensitive Design ...... 41 3.1.12 Landscape Plan ...... 41 3.2 TRAFFIC / CONSTRUCTION STAGING ...... 46 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS ...... 51 4.1 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 54 4.1.1 Fish and Fish Habitat ...... 54 4.1.2 Vegetation ...... 54 4.1.3 Wildlife and Species at Risk ...... 57 4.1.4 Designated Natural Areas ...... 58 4.1.5 Hydrology / Surface Water ...... 58 4.1.6 Erosion and Sediment Control ...... 58 4.1.7 Waste and Contamination / Management of Excess Materials ...... 59 4.2 SOCIAL / ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ...... 60 4.2.1 Greenways and Open Space Linkages ...... 60 4.2.2 Land Use ...... 60

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4.2.3 Aesthetics and Landscape ...... 60 4.2.4 Traffic Operations ...... 61 4.2.5 Pedestrian Access ...... 69 4.2.6 Property Requirements ...... 71 4.2.7 Air Quality ...... 71 4.2.8 Noise ...... 71 4.2.9 Utilities ...... 71 4.3 CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 72 4.3.1 Cultural Heritage...... 72 4.3.2 Archaeology ...... 73 4.4 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FURTHER WORK ...... 74 5 MONITORING ...... 85 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Notification Material Appendix B: Public Information Centre Summary Report & Appendices Appendix C: Agency Correspondence Appendix D: Public Correspondence

LIST OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1-1: Project Limits ...... 1 Exhibit 1-2: Overview of Class EA Process for Group ‘B’ Projects ...... 6 Exhibit 3-1: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass General Arrangement ...... 32 Exhibit 3-2: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan ...... 32 Exhibit 3-3: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued) ...... 33 Exhibit 3-4: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued) ...... 34 Exhibit 3-5: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued) ...... 35 Exhibit 3-6: Temporary Construction Staging Area ...... 37 Exhibit 3-7: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement – Temporary Construction Staging Area Configuration ...... 38 Exhibit 3-8: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan – Black Picket Fence Detail ...... 43 Exhibit 3-9: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Landscape Plan ...... 44 Exhibit 3-10: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Landscape Plan (Continued) ...... 44 Exhibit 3-11: Summary of Traffic / Construction Staging – Work Stage Locations ...... 50 Exhibit 4-1: Existing Vegetation within the Study Area ...... 56 Exhibit 4-2: Highway 417 Full Closure Rapid Replacement Detour Routes ...... 66

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2-1: Summary of External Agency Comments ...... 13 Table 2-2: Summary of Public Comments ...... 21 Table 3-1: Traffic/Construction Staging ...... 46 Table 4-1: Preliminary Design Summary of Environmental Concerns and Commitments ...... 52 Table 4-2: Potential Provincially Significant Plant Species within the Study Area ...... 55 Table 4-3: Summary of Lane/Ramp Closures ...... 61 Table 4-4: Summary of Environmental Concerns and Commitments ...... 74

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GLOSSARY

ANSI AREA OF NATURAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST ATMS ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CA CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR MTO CLASS EA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION’S CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES (1999, AS AMENDED 2000) DCR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT EA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ERD ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE FOR HIGHWAY DESIGN GWP GROUP WORK PROJECT MNR ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MTO ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION NSP NON-STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISION OPP ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE OPSS ONTARIO PROVINCIAL STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS PIC PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE ROW RIGHT-OF-WAY SP STANDARD PROVISION TESR TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT WP WORK PROJECT

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1 OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERTAKING

1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.1.1 INTRODUCTION

In 2011, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project (WP 4033-08-01), as part of the overall Queensway Expansion from Highway 416 to Anderson Road. The project limits are illustrated in Exhibit 1-1 and extend along Highway 417 from to Lyon Street.

Exhibit 1-1: Project Limits

This Design and Construction Report (DCR) presents the results of the transportation engineering and environmental assessment study, in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project.

The purpose of this DCR is to document the existing conditions, the study process, the feedback received through consultation activities, the detail design (Recommended Plan), potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation strategy for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement.

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1.1.2 BACKGROUND – PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY

Highway 417 is the major east-west provincial transportation corridor in the Ottawa area that provides for inter-city and local travel. Construction of Highway 417 started in the 1950s to provide a controlled-access highway to replace Highway 17. Over the years, Highway 417 has been expanded to serve growing travel demand and traffic volumes. In response to growing traffic volumes in the City of Ottawa, in summer 2002 the MTO initiated a comprehensive operational review of Highway 417 (Queensway) from west of Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road (GWP 663-93-00). This study evaluated opportunities to optimize the use of the existing facility, while providing for the efficient movement of people and goods and reducing traffic congestion. It examined existing and future problems and opportunities and provided a Recommended Plan to guide the evolution of the Queensway over the next 20 years. The study examined the mainline, as well as all interchanges and crossing roadways within the study limits.

The Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the MTO Class EA. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in August 2008.

This study identified various concerns within the study area, including:

 Insufficient capacity to accommodate existing and projected travel demands for the study corridor;  Locations on Highway 417 with higher than expected collision frequency (typically associated with recurring congestion);  The standards used for the original construction and subsequent modifications to Highway 417 through the study area have resulted in a number of features that are considered atypical in the context of current design practice (including mainline horizontal and vertical alignment elements, ramp geometry and lane/shoulder widths); and  The majority of the existing highway infrastructure is in need of significant rehabilitation and/or replacement over the planning horizon (the next 20 years) in order to maintain its functionality.

A Recommended Plan was developed to address these concerns, which included:

 Widening Highway 417 from three to four mainline lanes in each direction from Highway 416 to and from Metcalfe Street to Ottawa-Road (OR) 174;  Retaining the existing number of mainline lanes from Carling Avenue to Metcalfe Street;  Widening Highway 417 from two to three lanes in each direction from OR 174 to east of ;  Retaining the basic horizontal and vertical geometry throughout;  Modifying the interchanges at , Greenbank Road, , Carling Avenue, , , Lyon Street, and St. Laurent Boulevard to improve safety and traffic operations;  Revising/enhancing the drainage system to accommodate the proposed widening;  Rehabilitating pavement, bridges and the illumination system as required;  Upgrading the existing Advance Traffic Management System including additional pavement loop detectors, cameras, changeable message signs and queue end warning devices;

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 Upgrading the noise walls to current standards; and  Replacing/enhancing landscaping.

1.1.3 DETAIL DESIGN STUDY PURPOSE & GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERTAKING (RECOMMENDED PLAN)

This detail design study was undertaken to prepare the approved preliminary design concepts for implementation, including preparation of contract drawings and tender documents.

Existing Structural Conditions

The Highway 417 Kent Street overpass is located on Highway 417 at the intersection with Kent Street and is oriented in an east-west direction. The structure carries three lanes of eastbound traffic and four lanes of westbound traffic on Highway 417 over Kent Street. The overpass was constructed in 1965 and last rehabilitated in 1985. It includes two single variable span and variable depth voided slab bridges across Highway 417 westbound lanes and eastbound lanes. The bridges are separated by a longitudinal expansion joint at the median. A detailed condition survey was conducted in 2010 and indicated that the concrete overlay on the bridge deck has reached the end of its service life, as it has debonded with the original concrete deck which increases the risk of moisture penetration. Replacement of the top slab requires a complete deck replacement.

Recommended Plan

This project includes the following components:

 Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structures using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities, including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works, including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North (left-turning lane under the bridge to Catherine Street), and Chamberlain Avenue between Bank Street and Bronson Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will include Percy Street between Catherine Street to Chamberlain Avenue, and Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue.

A more comprehensive description of the recommended plan is provided in Chapter 3.0 of this report.

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1.1.4 CONSULTATION

Throughout the duration of the detail design study, local elected representatives, Aboriginal communities, external agencies, interest groups, and members of the general public were encouraged to participate through a proactive consultation plan that included notification letters, newspaper notices, a Public Information Centre (PIC), and a project website.

Stakeholder comments provided throughout the study were taken into consideration during the refinement of the detail design. Specific concerns related to the need to protect City of Ottawa infrastructure in the vicinity of the proposed works, and impacts to neighbourhood traffic and access to local businesses and private properties on Chamberlain Avenue during required road closures. A more comprehensive discussion of comments received is included in Chapter 2.0 of this report.

1.1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The Ministry of Transportation’s Class Environmental Assessment (MTO Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities was approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA) in fall 1999, and was amended in 2000. This planning document defines groups of projects and activities and the environmental assessment process that MTO has committed to follow for these undertakings. Provided that this process is followed, projects and activities included under the MTO Class EA do not require formal review or approval under the OEAA. There is an opportunity at any time during the MTO Class EA process for interested persons to provide comments and review outstanding issues.

The MTO Class EA process is principle-based. Where appropriate, this DCR references the principles applied and how they were achieved during the environmental assessment process.

The following principles underlie the MTO Class EA process:  Transportation engineering principles;  Environmental protection principles;  External consultation principles;  Evaluation principles that are intended to achieve the best overall balance of these principles;  Documentation principles;  ‘Bump-up’ principles; and  Environmental clearance principles to proceed.

As part of the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR), entitled Highway 417 (Ottawa Queensway) from Highway 416 Easterly to Anderson Road Preliminary Design Study and Environmental Assessment, G.W.P 663-93-00 was prepared and filed for public and agency review. The TESR described the recommended improvements on Highway 417, anticipated environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures, and was filed for a 30-day public review period to provide interested stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the report. During the 30-day public review of the TESR, 9 ‘bump-up’ requests (i.e. request for a Part II Order) were made for this project. MTO undertook additional consultation with bump-up requestors in order to address outstanding concerns. However, agreements with requestors were not achieved. The Minister of the Environment denied the bump-up requests through correspondence issued to each requestor on August 1, 2008.

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This detail design study is being carried out in accordance with the approved planning process for Group ‘B’ projects (Exhibit 1-2). Following the 30-day public review of this DCR, the project will have met the requirements of the MTO Class EA.

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Exhibit 1-2: Overview of Class EA Process for Group ‘B’ Projects (Excerpt from the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities [2000])

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1.1.6 PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT

This DCR has been prepared for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project in accordance with the requirements of the approved environmental planning process for Group “B” undertakings under the MTO Class EA. The DCR is intended to document the following:

 Transportation engineering and environmental issues and their impact on the EA process;  Changes in existing environmental conditions from those documented in preliminary design;  Environmental concerns and commitments;  Anticipated environmental impacts and commitments to mitigation measures (to be included in the contract documents);  Description of the consultation program carried out during detail design;  Identification of all project approvals, licenses and permits that have been or must be obtained prior to construction;  Implementation of the commitments to further work contained in the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR), including any environmental effects monitoring that is required; and  Construction documentation, as required.

As outlined above, approval of the DCR marks the final task in the detail design portion of the EA process. The “Notice of Submission” has been published concurrent with the filing of this DCR for a 30- day public review period, and identified the start and end dates for the DCR review period, as well as the addresses and hours of operation for the review locations.

Additional information is available in the contract drawings and specifications. The Project Team is available to discuss information provided within this report or project-related inquiries and can be contacted as follows:

Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Tim Dickinson, MCIP, RPP Consultant Project Manager Consultant Environmental Planner MMM Group Limited MMM Group Limited 1145 , Suite 300 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0Y3 Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0Y3

Tel: 613-736-7200 x3228 Tel: 613-736-7200 x3546 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) Fax: 613-736-8710 Fax: 613-736-8710 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Ogilvie MTO Senior Project Engineer MTO Senior Environmental Planner Ministry of Transportation, Eastern Region Ministry of Transportation, Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Street, Postal Bag 4000 1355 John Counter Street, Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3

Tel: 613-547-1740 Tel: 613-545-4749 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: 613-540-5106 Fax: 613-540-5106 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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2 CONSULTATION PROCESS

Consistent with the requirements for Group ‘B’ projects under the MTO Class EA, consultation with federal, provincial and municipal agencies, Aboriginal communities, local elected representatives, interest groups, and members of the public was on-going throughout all stages of the project.

2.1 CONSULTATION DURING PRELIMINARY DESIGN

Consultation during the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study Phase (2002-2008) consisted of the following:

 Ontario Government Notices advertising study commencement and three rounds of Public Information Centres (PICs);  Direct letter mailings;  Preparation of a Study Design Report outlining how the study would be carried out;  On-going maintenance of the external agency and public mailing list developed during Preliminary Design;  Meetings with Municipal Technical Advisory and Public Advisory Committees (MTAC and PAC) to facilitate identification of concerns and evaluation of alternatives, with regular meetings held throughout the duration of the study;  Presentations to the City of Ottawa Transportation Committee;  Three PICs as follows: o Public Involvement Centre #1, held on January 21, 22, 23, and 30, 2003, to review preliminary drawings, present preliminary background inventory work, the proposed evaluation techniques, and to seek input on the Study Design Report and the overall perceived needs within the study area; o Public Involvement Centre #2, held on Jun 21, 22 and 23, 2004, to present and seek public comments on the alternatives and the technically preferred alternatives as identified by the study team; o Public Involvement Centre #3, held on June 20, 21 and 22, 2005, to present and seek public comments on the Recommended Plan as presented at a preliminary design level of detail;  A notice announcing submission of the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) for public review and comment.

Throughout the duration of the study, members of the public, interest groups, and external agencies were encouraged to participate. This proactive approach provided an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to comment both on the process and the study findings.

During the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study, Environment Canada provided advice on the investigation of environmental issues, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (presently Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada) provided contact information for Aboriginal communities.

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Comments received during the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study from members of the public generally indicated:

 Support for prioritizing public transit;  Support for the proposed widening;  Concerns about traffic operations and safety; and  Concerns about loss of green space, impacts to property, neighbourhoods, and air quality, and impacts from noise and vibration.

As previously noted, a TESR was prepared as part of the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study and described the recommended improvements on Highway 417, anticipated environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures. The TESR was filed for a 30-day public review period, during which 9 ‘bump-up’ requests (i.e. request for a Part II Order) were made for this project. Following additional consultation between MTO and bump-up requestors to address outstanding concerns, agreements were not achieve and the Minister of the Environment denied the bump-up requests through correspondence issued to each requestor on August 1, 2008.

2.2 EXTERNAL AGENCY CONSULTATION DURING DETAIL DESIGN

A comprehensive Consultation Plan was developed for the detail design phase to address the requirements of the MTO Class EA process and to place emphasis on consultation with the stakeholders most directly affected by the project. As per the Consultation Plan, stakeholders were kept informed of the project and were asked for input through the use of conventional, effective consultation methods, including:  Ontario Government Notices published in local newspapers;  Notification letters/emails to local elected representatives, Aboriginal communities, external agency representatives, interest groups, and members of the public;  Correspondence and meetings with a Technical Advisory Committee and other stakeholders;  A Public Information Centre;  Project website updates; and  Filing of this Design and Construction Report (DCR) for a 30-day public review period.

An Aboriginal Consultation Plan was also developed for detail design. All consultation with Aboriginal communities was carried out in conformance with the Provincial Environmental Planning Office Info- bulletin: Consultation with Aboriginal Peoples, Interim Direction (December 2009).

2.2.1 CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

On October 9, 2013, letters were sent to local elected representatives to announce the commencement of the detail design study. These letters included summaries of the project components and an overview of the study process. A copy of the Study Commencement letter sent to local elected representatives is provided in Appendix A.

On June 17, 2014, letters were sent to local elected representatives inviting them to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC) held on July 9, 2014 (see Appendix B) (see Section 2.3.4 for more details on the PIC).

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On November 19, 2014, letters were sent to local elected representatives announcing the submission of the DCR for a 30-day public review period, and identified the start and end dates for the DCR review period and the addresses and hours of operation for the review locations. A copy of the Notice of Submission letter sent to local elected representatives is provided in Appendix A.

The following local elected representatives were contacted:  City of Ottawa Chair of Transportation Committee of Council  City of Ottawa Mayor  City of Ottawa Councillor – Somerset Ward (Ward 14)  City of Ottawa Councillor – Capital Ward (Ward 17)  MP – Ottawa Centre  MPP – Ottawa Centre

2.2.2 CONSULTATION WITH ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

On October 9, 2013, letters were sent to Aboriginal communities announcing the commencement of detail design. These letters included summaries of the project components, the study process, and information regarding potential cultural and environmental impacts. A copy of the Study Commencement letter sent to Aboriginal communities is provided in Appendix A.

On June 17, 2014, letters were sent to Aboriginal communities inviting them to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC), which was held on July 9, 2014 (see Appendix B).

On November 19, 2014, letters were sent to Aboriginal communities announcing the submission of the DCR for a 30-day public review period, and identified the start and end dates for the DCR review period and the addresses and hours of operation for the review locations. A copy of the Notice of Submission letter sent to Aboriginal communities is provided in Appendix A.

The following Aboriginal communities were contacted:  Alderville First Nation  Algonquins Consultation Office  Algonquins of Pikwakanagan  Ottawa Algonquin First Nation  Beausoleil First Nation  Chippewas of Georgina Island  Curve Lake First Nation  Hiawatha First Nation  Métis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit  Ottawa Region Métis Council  Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation  Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation  Moose Deer Point First Nation

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2.2.3 CONSULTATION WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES

On October 16, 2013, letters were also sent to external agency representatives from provincial ministries, federal agencies, the City of Ottawa, utilities, and interest groups to announce the commencement of the detail design study. An Agency Comment Form was enclosed to give external agencies the opportunity to express any concerns or interests regarding the project and submit any additional comments including identification of required permits or approvals. Copies of the Study Commencement letter and Agency Comment Form sent to external agencies are provided in Appendix A.

On June 25, 2014, letters were sent to external agency representatives inviting them to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC), which was held on July 9, 2014 (see Appendix B).

On November 24, 2014, letters were sent to external agency representatives to announce the submission of the DCR for a 30-day public review period, and identified the start and end dates for the DCR review period and the addresses and hours of operation for the review locations. A copy of the Notice of Submission letter sent to external agency representatives is provided in Appendix A.

The following external agencies were contacted:

Federal Agencies  Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada  National Capital Commission

Provincial Ministries/Agencies  Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs  Ministry of Community and Social Services  Ministry of Economic Development and Trade  Ministry of the Environment  Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care  Ministry of Natural Resources  Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority  Ontario East Economic Development Commission

Municipalities and Local Agencies  City of Ottawa – Area Traffic Management  City of Ottawa – Design and Construction Municipal (West)  City of Ottawa – Design and Installation  City of Ottawa – Environmental Engineering  City of Ottawa – ESD Network Implementation  City of Ottawa – Infrastructure Renewal  City of Ottawa – Public Works  City of Ottawa – Sustainable Transportation  City of Ottawa – Traffic Assessment  City of Ottawa – Traffic Operations

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 City of Ottawa – Traffic Management  City of Ottawa – Traffic Safety and Mobility  City of Ottawa – Traffic Signal Installation  City of Ottawa – Transportation Planning

Emergency Services  Ottawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre  Ottawa Fire Services  Ottawa Police

Utilities  Allstream  Bell Canada  Cogeco Inc.  Enbridge Gas Distribution  Hydro Ottawa Limited  Rogers  Sprint Canada  Telus Corporation

2.2.4 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed to identify and resolve technical issues throughout the detail design process. To facilitate this coordination, a TAC contact list was developed and included representatives from City of Ottawa staff and the National Capital Commission. TAC members were kept informed through study notification letters and formal TAC meetings. In addition, a total of 4 TAC meetings were held for this project. The first TAC meeting was held on September 12, 2012 and the last meeting was held on January 23, 2014.

In general, technical aspects of the Queensway Expansion projects from Parkdale Avenue to were discussed during the TAC meetings, including: potential utility conflicts (including the need for protection and/or relocation of utilities within the corridor); construction, traffic and pedestrian staging during the projects; temporary/permanent signage; illumination requirements; and the need for coordination with other projects on-going within the study area.

The TAC meeting notes are on file with the Ministry of Transportation.

2.2.5 COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM EXTERNAL AGENCIES

Table 2-1 provides a summary of comments received from external agencies. Copies of comments received are provided in Appendix C.

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Table 2-1: Summary of External Agency Comments NO. DATE / FORM AGENCY COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT STUDY COMMENCEMENT 1 Oct. 22, 2013 / Alderville First  Project deemed a level 3 project having  A response was not required. Email Nation minimal potential impact to Alderville First Nations’ rights.  Requested to keep Alderville First Nation apprised of any archaeological findings, burial sites or any environmental impacts, should any occur. 2 Oct. 16, 2013 / City of Ottawa,  Confirmed representation of the City of  A response was not required. Email Traffic Control Ottawa Traffic Operations Division on the Engineer, Traffic TAC. Operations Division 3 Oct. 17, 2013 / City of Ottawa,  No comments at this time.  A response was not required. Email Senior Engineer, Road Renewal 4 Oct. 17, 2013 / City of Ottawa,  The City of Ottawa Asset Management  The individual was invited to participate in a TAC meeting on Email Senior Engineer, Branch requested to be involved in the TAC. January 23, 2014. Separate meetings to address watermain Watermain The City has a large diameter watermain and issues with City staff were held on February 7, 2014 and on Renewal local sewers and watermains along June 24, 2014. Chamberlain Avenue adjacent to the site. It will be necessary to protect this infrastructure during the bridge replacement project and it may be necessary to replace the local sewers and watermains prior to the work starting.  Requested further details about the project. 5 Oct. 22, 2013 / National Capital  Requested to participate in the TAC and  A response was sent on Nov. 12, 2014 and included the Email Commission, expressed interest in the consistent aesthetic following: Senior Land Use treatment and implementation of the  Please be advised that the project design team is committed Planner Queensway Context Sensitive Design to the continued implementation of the CSD concept in the treatment, and local underpass treatment. current detail design assignment.  Recommendations for the CSD design treatments of bridges and substructures included in the Context Sensitive Design Concepts for the Queensway – Highway 417 report (2011) that will be incorporated as part of this project include: an architectural motif incorporated into the bridge wing wall surface to represent an upward arching pilaster; use of

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NO. DATE / FORM AGENCY COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT transparent panels as part of the snow fence across the north side of the overpass structure where it crosses Kent Street to provide a visual connection to the neighbourhood for users of the Queensway; and underdeck lighting.  In addition, CSD design treatments will also be incorporated as part of the reinstatement of the temporary construction staging area, which will be located within the MTO right-of- way on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street. Black vinyl chain link fencing will be used to replace the existing chain link fencing which borders the embankment and which will be removed as part of the staging area preparation. The portion of existing chain link fencing running along the back of the sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street adjacent to the bridge will be replaced with black picket fencing matching the new black vinyl chain link fence height.  Enhanced landscaping will be implemented in the following locations: within the temporary construction staging area; within the northeast quadrant of the MTO right-of-way on the east side of the overpass structure and north of Highway 417; and within the southwest quadrant on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp embankment. The landscape design includes low maintenance, native species which have high durability (i.e. salt/wind tolerant, regional hardiness) and which provide seasonal interest through colour, form, and texture while conforming to the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Proposed plant selections for the following areas include native seed mix, shrub plantings, deciduous and coniferous trees, as appropriate, and in accordance with Context Sensitive Design recommendations.  Please find enclosed detail design drawings that illustrate the upward arching pilaster wing wall surface treatment; locations of proposed fencing; details of the proposed black picket fencing and overpass luminaires; and the Landscape Plan. 6 Oct. 23, 2013 / Telus, Design  Confirmed no conflicts with Telus utilities.  The individual was removed from the project contact list. Email Specialist

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NO. DATE / FORM AGENCY COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT 7 Oct. 29, 2013 / City of Ottawa,  Inquired if there would be any changes to  A response was sent on Oct. 30, 2013 confirming that the Email Senior Project Kent Street and/or the Kent/Chamberlain project is essentially a rapid lift bridge replacement. Manager, intersection. Temporary works are required on the Kent Street off-ramp Sustainable and Chamberlain to accommodate the rapid lift equipment Transportation but the ramp and roadway will be reinstated to existing conditions. 8 Oct. 29, 2013 / Ministry of Tourism,  Reiterated MTCS’ mandate to conserve  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included Email Culture & Sport, Ontario’s cultural heritage resources including the following: Heritage Planner built heritage resources, cultural heritage o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for landscapes and archaeological resources. submitting a comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent  Requested further information on the Street Overpass replacement project. Specifically, you archaeological assessment work planned as requested information on the archaeological assessment part of this Class EA and whether a Cultural and cultural heritage evaluation planned as part of this Heritage Evaluation Report will be or has project. been prepared for the overpass. o The Kent Street overpass replacement project currently undergoing detail design was recommended as a result of a Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for Highway 417 (from Highway 416 to Anderson Road), which was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) and received environmental clearance in 2008. The purpose of the current detail design assignment is to prepare the approved EA plan for implementation. o During preliminary design, Stage I & II Archaeological Assessments were completed by C.R. Murphy Archaeological Consulting in August 2002 and October 2004, respectively. The Stage I archaeological assessment found that the Highway 417 right-of-way corridor lies within a zone of medium to high potential for discovery of significant prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, based on proximity to several provincially significant prehistoric and historic sites that have been recorded in the Ottawa Valley. Based on this general proximity, the Stage II archaeological assessment examined the existing Highway 417 right-of-way over the project limits. These investigations found no evidence of archaeological resources within the existing right-of-way, which has been significantly disturbed.

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NO. DATE / FORM AGENCY COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT o As part of the current detail design study, a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) was completed in October 2012 by Unterman McPhail Associates for the Kent Street overpass structure and is provided for MTCS records (see enclosed report). The overpass is a one- span concrete hollow box girder structure that was completed in 1965 and will undergo rapid replacement as part of improvements through the Highway 417 corridor. The overpass structure is not included in the Ontario Heritage Bridge List and has not been identified as a Candidate Class A, B, or C structure in the Heritage Bridges Identification and Assessment Guide 1945-1965, Ontario. The City of Ottawa has not identified the overpass structure as having cultural heritage value. o The cultural heritage evaluation of the Kent Street overpass comprised a summary of the heritage attributes of the bridge and resulted in a cultural heritage value score of 43, based on the evaluation criteria of the Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines (January 2008). Therefore, the overpass structure does not meet the threshold of 60 points to be considered provincially important and worthy of inclusion on the Ontario Heritage Bridge List. The CHER found that the proposed replacement should not adversely affect cultural heritage resources. o No impact on archaeological or built heritage resources is anticipated and no further assessments or investigations are planned. A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in July 2014, at which time further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. You will be notified directly in advance of the PIC to inform you of its date and location, and of the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. Should you require additional information, please feel free to contact the undersigned. 9 Oct. 31, 2013 / City of Ottawa,  No current comments but requested to be  The individual was added to the project contact list for City

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NO. DATE / FORM AGENCY COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT Email Coordinator, Area kept apprised of the project and will be TAC members. Traffic speaking with other City staff in the Planning Management and Growth Management department to provide a summary of comments. 10 Nov. 6, 2013 / Hydro Ottawa  Provided updated contact information.  Contact information was updated in the project contact list. Email 11 Nov. 18, 2013 / Enbridge Gas  Provided a plot confirming natural gas main  The contact was included in a separate utilities circulation. Email lines in and around the project limits, but identified that the main lines do not seem to interfere with the area where work is proposed.  Clearances have to be met for proposed work in the area and detailed drawings must be re- submitted for sign-off by Enbridge Gas Distribution. 12 Nov. 21, 2013 / Ministry of Natural  MNR reviewed the subject lands surrounding  A response was not required. Email Resources the Kent Street overpass and identified the following potential species at risk that may be found on site and/or adjacent: Barn Swallow (THR), Chimney Swift (THR) and Butternut (END).  There are no significant natural heritage features in the immediate area. 13 Dec. 11, 2013 / Ministry of  Advised that the project appears to be located  The Aboriginal community contact provided has already been Letter Aboriginal Affairs, in an area where First Nations may have included on the project contact list; a response was not Manager, existing or asserted rights or claims in required. Consultation Unit Ontario’s land claims process or litigation that could be impacted by the project.  Provided the following contact information: Mr. Jim Hunton Algonquins Consultation Office 31 Suite 101 Pembroke, ON K8A 8R6

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2.3 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT DURING DETAIL DESIGN

2.3.1 PROJECT WEBSITE

A project website was created to provide project information, updates and documents to interested stakeholders. The project website is available at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com.

The website includes information on the project background, study area, study process, public involvement, and the project schedule.

The newspaper notices announcing Study Commencement and the Public Information Centre are provided on the website, as well as relevant reports and the PIC display boards. The newspaper notice announcing submission of the DCR for a 30-day review period will also be provided on the website.

To date, the overall Queensway Expansion East project website has had approximately 7,500 unique visitors to date in 2014, 5,700 unique visitors in 2013, and 2,400 unique visitors in 2012.

2.3.2 LETTER NOTIFICATIONS

A project contact list was developed based on a review of members of the public, including local community associations, interest groups, and businesses who previously expressed an interest in the project during preliminary design and who live/work in the general vicinity of the project.

On October 16, 2013, letters/emails were sent to members of the public to announce the commencement of the detail design study. These letters included a summary of the project components as well as a summary of the study process. A copy of the Study Commencement letter sent to members of the public is provided in Appendix A.

On June 25, 2014, letters/emails were sent to members of the public inviting them to attend the PIC. These letters included information on the date, location and timing of the PIC. A copy of the PIC invitation letter to members of the public is provided in Appendix B.

On November 24, 2014, letters were sent to members of the public to announce the submission of the DCR for a 30-day public review period, and identified the start and end dates for the DCR review period and the addresses and hours of operation for the review locations. A copy of the Notice of Submission letter sent to members of the public is provided in Appendix A.

2.3.3 NEWSPAPER NOTIFICATIONS

In order to ensure public awareness of the project, a notice of Study Commencement was published in the following local newspapers:

 Ottawa Citizen (English version) Wednesday, October 16, 2013  Ottawa Le Droit (French version) Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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In order to ensure general public awareness and invite anyone with an interest in the project to attend the PIC held on July 9, 2014, a notice was published in the following local newspapers:

 Ottawa Citizen (English version) Wednesday, June 25, 2014  Ottawa Le Droit (French version) Wednesday, June 25, 2014

In order to ensure general public awareness and inform anyone with an interest in the project where the DCR may be reviewed, a notice of Submission of the DCR was published in the following local newspapers:  Ottawa Citizen (English version) Monday, November 24, 2014  Ottawa Le Droit (French version) Monday, November 24, 2014

Copies of the French and English notices advertising Study Commencement, the PIC, and filing of the DCR for a 30-day public review period are provided in Appendix A and B.

2.3.4 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on July 9, 2014 to provide external agencies, interest groups, business representatives and members of the general public with an opportunity to review and comment on the project’s proposed design, potential impacts and proposed mitigation plan. Members of the Project Team, including bilingual members, were available at the PIC to discuss the project and answer any questions.

15 individuals signed the register at the PIC and were encouraged to complete comment sheets. Two (2) comment sheets were received. An additional seven (7) comments were received by email, the project website, by letter, or by phone in advance of or following the PIC. The majority of comments and questions received pertained to the following:  Impacts of the required City street closures on individual properties, including impacts to property access for property owners on Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street;  Inquiries regarding the recommended plan for the bridge replacement including the rapid replacement process and duration;  Inquiries regarding the planned date for the overpass replacement and required City street and highway lane and ramp closures;  Construction staging, anticipated timing and associated traffic impacts and detours;  Availability of the PIC materials on the project website;  MTO notification protocols for the PIC;  Clarification regarding the location of noise barrier retrofits and construction timing as part of this project and other ongoing detail design projects in the Highway 417 corridor; and  Inquiries regarding the possible inclusion of parkland or publicly accessible linear landscaping within the MTO Highway 417 right-of-way.

A copy of the Public Information Centre Summary Report, including copies of notification letters, PIC display materials, and comments received, is provided in Appendix B.

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2.3.5 COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Table 2-2 provides a summary of public consultation. All comments requiring a response received a letter or email reply. Copies of comments received from members of the public are included in Appendix D.

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Table 2-2: Summary of Public Comments NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT STUDY COMMENCEMENT 1 Oct. 16, 2013 /  Requested to be removed from project contact list.  The individual was removed from the project contact list. Email 2 Oct. 17, 2013 /  Expressed that the Glebe Community Association  A response was not required. Email looks forward to being kept informed about this project and the opportunity to contribute comments and suggestions for the proposed design and construction approach and impacts for traffic in the neighbourhood. 3 Oct. 18, 2013 /  Inquired as to when the work is planned to take  A response was given by phone by MMM and included the following: Phone place. o The contract will be tendered for construction in Fall 2014; o The bridge replacement will occur by rapid lift like other bridges that have been replaced along the corridor; and o A PIC is upcoming. 4 Oct. 18, 2013 /  Expressed that all transit routes, roads, parking  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included the following: Email lots, etc. should be underground. o The Kent Street overpass replacement project currently undergoing detail design was recommended as the result of a Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EA) study for Highway 417 (from Highway 416 to Anderson Road), which received environmental clearance in 2008. The study examined needs and opportunities with respect to mobility, operations, and safety and arrived at a recommended design for highway modifications to address the issues identified. The purpose of this detail design assignment is to prepare the approved EA plan for implementation. o A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in July 2014, at which time further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. A letter will be sent to you by email in advance of the PIC to inform you of its date and location. 5 Oct. 29, 2013 /  Owners of building at <

> and  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included the following: Email expressed that the location of the construction o Please be advised that construction staging for this project is currently under staging area will have a significant impact on staff, development and will include an assessment of impacts and the preparation tenants and members. of mitigation strategies for local traffic and businesses on Chamberlain  Requested any and all updates on detail design Avenue that may be affected by the proposed works. Your concerns have and mitigation strategies for businesses on been noted and will be taken into consideration as part of this assignment. Chamberlain Avenue. o A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in July 2014, at which time  Requested to be added to the project contact list. further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented.  The individual was added to the project contact list. 6 Nov. 20, 2013 /  Requested to be added to the project contact list.  A response was sent by email on Jan. 14, 2013 and included the following: Email  Requested confirmation/clarification that actual o Noise Barriers noise barriers and not just snow fences will be o The Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project (WP 4033- established on the north side of the highway to 08-01) includes the construction of new noise walls on the south barrier protect Centretown residents from air and noise walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls pollution from Highway 417. west of the bridge. As part of this project, work will only be completed  Requested clarification regarding the construction where bridge work is also taking place (i.e. on the bridge and wing walls). of noise barriers as part of the Kent Street o The Highway 417 Noise Barrier Retrofits project (WP 4088-07-01) includes Overpass Replacement, Noise Barrier Retrofits, the construction of noise walls on the north side of Highway 417 from and Bronson Avenue Interchange Improvements Bronson Avenue to Lyon Street, and on the south side of the highway from projects. the O-Train corridor to and from Lyon Street to the Rideau Canal. o Any noise barrier retrofits in other locations along Highway 417 will be subject to future study in the highway corridor, and will be planned for implementation in coordination with other future road work to minimize traffic impacts. o Chamberlain Avenue Realignment o As part of the Highway 417 Bronson Avenue Interchange Improvements project (WP 4089-07-01), Chamberlain Avenue will be realigned and extended to be directly in line with the Highway 417 eastbound off-ramp at Bronson Avenue, following the removal of the former Ottawa School Board building. Traffic exiting the highway will be able to travel directly east through the intersection. As such, the volume of traffic using the intersection of Chamberlain / Imperial Avenue adjacent to Drummond’s gas station will be significantly reduced. In addition, a noise barrier is being constructed along the south side of the eastbound off-ramp from Booth Street to Cambridge Street South, and to replace the noise attenuation previously provided by the former Ottawa School Board building. o The above works were recommended as a result of a Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EA) study for Highway 417 (from Highway 416 to Anderson Road), which received environmental clearance in 2008. The study examined needs and opportunities with respect to mobility, operations, and safety, evaluated preliminary design alternatives, and arrived at a series of recommended highway modifications to address identified issues. The purpose of the current detail design assignments is to

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT prepare the approved EA plan for implementation.  The individual was added to the project contact list. 7 Apr. 27, 2014 /  Expressed concerns that vibrations from road  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included the following: Email works and heavy traffic on Chamberlain Avenue o Please be advised that as part of the construction works for the rapid are felt in their house south of the Kent Street replacement of the Kent Street overpass, there will be significant work in bridge, and that prolonged construction as part of the study area that requires the use of heavy equipment, as other this project could cause damage. alternative construction methods with smaller equipment are not technically  Requested to be kept informed of project progress feasible. There will not be excavation of rock at the bridge structure, as the and final recommendations. existing foundations are being retained. However, a temporary retaining wall will be installed along Highway 417 to create the staging area. o As part of the mitigation plan for potential vibration impacts, vibration monitors will be installed along the City watermain on Chamberlain Avenue, to ensure that vibrations related to heavy construction works are kept to within safe levels and do not result in damage to the watermain located immediately on site. o Please be advised that the construction works as part of this project will be occurring approximately 100 metres to the north of <

>. As such, vibrations issues on <
> related to construction works are not anticipated. o A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in July 2014, at which time further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. A letter will be sent to you by email in advance of the PIC to inform you of its date and location. You will also be notified directly of the 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report.  The individual was added to the project contact list. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC) 8 May 13, 2014 /  Inquired as to when the Spring 2014 consultations  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included the following: Email are planned for this project as per the website o Please be advised that a Public Information Centre for this project is schedule. scheduled to take place in July 2014, at which time further details regarding  Requested that any design materials be the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, forwarded. construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. Design drawings are not available at this time; they will be presented at the PIC and made available on the project website following the event. o The bridge will be replaced using rapid replacement construction techniques, as per previous bridge replacements on Highway 417 at Island

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT Park Drive, Clyde Avenue, and Carling Avenue EB. The new structure will be a single span slab on girder superstructure, which essentially maintains both the existing width on the highway and Kent Street.  The individual was added to the project contact list. 9 June 24, 2014  Unable to attend the PIC and inquired how the  A response was provided by email on July 4, 2014 and included the following: / Email replacement may affect their business on o Thank you for informing us that you will not be able to attend the Public <

>. Information Centre (PIC) to be held on July 9, 2014. Please be advised that all display materials that will be presented at the PIC will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway- 417-kent-street-overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ o We encourage you to review the materials when they are posted shortly following the PIC, and submit any questions, comments or concerns you may have. 10 June 25, 2014  Inquired as to protocols in place to inform  A response was provided by email on July 4, 2014 and included the following: / Email individuals who have expressed interest in the o Following the receipt of your comment on May 6, 2014, you were added to project about the Public Information Centre. the project contact list to ensure that you receive direct notification of future  Saw the newspaper notice and concerned that consultation opportunities. As per current MTO protocol, letter notifications they did not receive notification of the PIC. were sent by mail or email to members of the public and external agencies  Suggested that appropriate action be taken and an on the same day as Ontario Government Notices of PIC were published in email summary be provided to everyone who has the Ottawa Citizen and Le Droit newspapers, 2 weeks in advance of the contacted the project team, including any of the PIC on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. 417 projects. o We encourage you to attend the PIC if you are able, and provide your input regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation. If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass- replacement/public-involvement/ o Please be advised that you will receive email notification at the time of the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. 11 June 25, 2014  Inquired as to whether a date has been decided  A response was provided by email on June 27, 2014 and included the / Email for the bridge replacement. following: o Please be advised that the rapid replacement operations for the Kent Street bridge are targeted to occur over the course of one weekend in July/August 2015, with related construction works beginning in Fall 2014 and resuming in Spring 2015 over two construction seasons.

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT o Further information on construction staging for this project will be available at the Public Information Centre on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Should you be unable to attend, the display materials will be made available on the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com shortly after the PIC has taken place. 12 July 4, 2014 /  Inquired as to how long the Kent Street eastbound  A response was provided by email on July 7, 2014 and included the following: Email off-ramp is expected to be closed, whether the o Further to our conversation on July 4, 2014 and your question below; the closure would be continuous or fragmented, and Kent Street off ramp could be closed for 1-2 weeks before the rapid lift when the project is expected to be finished. weekend in the summer of 2015 and 2-3 weeks after the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015. o The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015. o If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass- replacement/public-involvement/ 13 July 8, 2014 /  Inquired as to dates for closures and lane  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included the Email reductions on Kent Street and Chamberlain following: Avenue. o Please be advised that a full summary of construction staging and associated traffic impacts is available for review as part of the Public Information Centre display materials on the project website at http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass- replacement/public-involvement/. In summary, the following closures and lane reductions are anticipated for segments of Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue during the approximate timing windows indicated:  Spring 2015 o Nighttime lane reduction on Chamberlain Avenue for activities related to the staging area preparation (Estimated duration: as required) o Reduction of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp to one lane and closure of Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left- turning lane) for refacing of the east and west bridge abutments (Estimated duration: 6 to 8 weeks)  Summer 2015 o Closure of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left-turning lane), and the sidewalk on

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT the east side of Kent Street for preparation for the rapid lift operations (Estimated duration: 1 to 2 weeks)  July/August 2015 o Closure of Kent Street North and Chamberlain Avenue (left- turning lane) from Bronson Avenue to Bank Street and closure of Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue (Estimated duration: 17 hours over 1 weekend – Saturday 18:00 to Sunday 11:00)  August 2015 o Closure of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left-turning lane), and the sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street for reinstatement after rapid lift operations (Estimated duration: 2 to 3 weeks) o The above closures and lane reductions on segments of Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue are in addition to other closures and lane reductions required on Highway 417.  The individual was added to the project contact list. 14 July 9, 2014 /  Unable to attend the PIC event and inquired if PIC  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included the Email display boards would be made available to the following: public on the project website. o Please be advised that all display materials that were presented at the PIC  Inquired if noise barriers would be installed on the are available on the project website at: south side of the Queensway as part of this http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass- project. replacement/public-involvement/. o The construction of noise barriers on the south side of Highway 417 between Lyon Street and the Rideau Canal will be completed as part of the Highway 417 Noise Barrier Retrofits project (WP 4088-07-01), which is currently undergoing detail design. A PIC for this project will be taking place, however a specific date for the event has not been determined at this time. 15 July 9, 2014 /  Reiterated concerns regarding vibrations during  PIC Comment Sheet indicated that a response was not required. Comment site preparation, from uneven roadway and heavy Sheet construction traffic, and when old bridge structures are demolished. 16 July 9, 2014 /  Requested to be issued a parking pass for Lyon  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included the Comment Street on the weekend of the replacement when following: Sheet Chamberlain is completely closed. o We have reviewed the on-street parking permissions on Lyon Street South,

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT south of Highway 417. There do not appear to be any timing restrictions for on-street parking on the west side of Lyon Street South between Chamberlain Avenue and Clemow Avenue. Please be advised that on- street parking on the east side of Lyon Street in this area is not permitted. We have contacted the City of Ottawa to determine whether the restrictions on the east side of the street can be lifted during the weekend of the rapid replacement and will keep you apprised of the City’s response. 17 July 10, 2014 /  Expressed interest with respect to  A responses was provided on August 25, 2014 and included the following: Email recommendations contained in the Centretown o The Centretown CDP recommends repurposing the greenspace within the Community Design Plan (CDP) and how they Highway 417 right-of-way along Catherine Street between O’Connor Street relate to the Kent Street overpass replacement. and the Queen Elizabeth Parkway. The study recommended working in  As the CDP contain recommendations for the partnership with the MTO towards the development of a linear landscape development of a linear park within the Highway for use by pedestrians and cyclists, ultimately connecting with NCC 417 right-of-way along the corridor through pathways along the Rideau Canal. Centretown, the individual inquired whether MTO 1. The Project team is not aware of any inquiries from the City of or the project team had received any enquiries Ottawa or their Consultant team as part of the Centretown CDP study from the City’s consultant on the feasibility of regarding the feasibility of implementing a linear landscape within the developing a linear landscape on MTO lands in the MTO Highway 417 right-of-way. Catherine Street corridor. 2. MTO does not maintain any publicly accessible parks or open space  Inquired if it is practice within the MTO to permit areas along the Highway 417 corridor. publicly accessible parkland within highway right- 3. Regarding the provision of parkland as part the rapid replacement of of-ways. the Kent Street overpass, there are plans for two areas of additional  Inquired if there is a consideration for parkland as streetscaping along the east side of Kent Street, to be located part of this project beyond the placement of a immediately adjacent to the bridge site both north and south of the bench/sitting area near the underpass. bridge. These areas may include landscaping, street furniture, and  Recalled the engineering challenges and costs of black picket fencing. The fenced area of existing greenspace on the locating parkland adjacent to Highway 417 due to north side of Chamberlain Avenue and within the Highway 417 right- significant slopes and related grading issues, as of-way will be graded and used as a construction staging area for the discussed in conversation at the PIC. project. Vegetation removed in the staging area will be reinstated  Inquired whether the responsibility for following the rapid replacement operations. There are no current maintenance of landscaping within highway right- plans to reinstate this area as publicly accessible parkland following of-ways is a municipal, provincial, or shared cost. the overpass rapid replacement, as this would require the construction of a permanent retaining wall along the south side of Highway 417 and is outside the scope of the current detail design project. 4. The provision of linear parks along the Highway 417 right-of-way in the corridor would require the grading of highway embankment slopes and the construction of significant permanent retaining walls

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NO. DATE / FORM COMMENTS RECEIVED HOW IT WAS ADDRESSED / RESPONSE SENT OF CONTACT to ensure safety and structural stability of the highway. As a general statement, the provision of such retaining wall structures along the corridor by eliminating existing embankments could cost in the order of $5,500 / m for a wall that is 3 – 4 m high. 5. MTO Maintenance has advised that the Ministry is responsible for all costs of landscape maintenance within provincial highway right-of- ways; maintenance costs are generally not shared.  The individual was added to the project contact list. 18 July 20, 2014 /  Inquired if the green light time for traffic  A response was provided on August 25, 2014 and included the following: Email approaching Bank Street along o Based on the traffic volumes with the detour traffic, the intersection still Chamberlain/Isabella will be extended when traffic operated at an accepted level of service. The City does have a traffic from the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp is camera at this location and the traffic can be monitored and adjustments diverted. It is currently a very short green and made if necessary. traffic like probably increase along that route.

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3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECOMMENDED PLAN

3.1.1 OVERPASS STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT

3.1.1.1 Existing Structure

The Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass was constructed in 1965 and comprises two (2) single variable span/variable depth voided slab bridges (one for the Highway 417 westbound lanes [MTO Site No. 3- 62.2] and one for the Highway 417 eastbound lanes [MTO Site No. 3-62.1]). The superstructures are separated by a 13 mm longitudinal expansion joint at the median (50 mm joint between median barrier walls).

The Highway 417 eastbound structure is 15.39 metres wide (13.88 metres between barriers) and consists of seven (7) girders. The Highway 417 westbound structure is 19.05 metres wide (17.53 metres between barriers) and consists of nine (9) girders.

The superstructure is supported on closed concrete abutments founded on deep foundations which are driven to refusal on solid bedrock. Both the east and west abutments are on curvilinear alignments. The articulation of the bridge is such that the east abutment bearings are fixed and the west abutment bearing permit longitudinal expansion. Wing wall retaining walls support the embankment fills behind both abutments. Cantilevered retaining walls founded on spread footings which are cast on undisturbed sand extend west of the bridge.

The actual surveyed minimum vertical clearance is 4.54 metres ± at the northeast corner of the bridge, which does not meet the minimum vertical clearance of 4.8 metres over the roadway for new voided slab concrete bridge structures.

3.1.1.2 Overpass Structure Replacement Design Alternatives

During detail design, two rehabilitation options were considered including a rapid superstructure replacement option and a conventional staged superstructure replacement with lane reductions on Highway 417, as described below.

Option 1: Rapid Superstructure Replacement

This option involves replacing the existing single span concrete voided slab superstructures (i.e. bridge decks) with new single span slab-on-girder superstructures during an overnight weekend closure of Highway 417, Kent Street, and Chamberlain Avenue. The new bridge decks will be constructed in the proposed construction staging area on MTO property on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street. During the weekend of the rapid replacement operation, the existing bridges will be moved with self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from their current location to the construction staging area and the new structures will be moved into position. Additional construction works will take place prior to and following the rapid replacement operation.

The duration of construction is expected to take place over one construction season and will involve significantly less disruption to vehicular traffic on Highway 417, as compared to long-term lane reductions and closures required as part of Option 2: Staged Construction.

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Option 2: Superstructure Replacement – Staged Construction

This option involves five construction stages to take place over two years, including daytime and night- time construction and potential long-term closure of the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp. In order for staging to be feasible, traffic will be required to cross over the median of Highway 417.

The staged superstructure replacement will cause significant traffic disruptions along Highway 417, with delays expected to impact more than 100,000 vehicles per day. As such, it is not preferred from a traffic management perspective.

3.1.1.3 Recommended Plan and Proposed Structure

Option 1: Rapid Superstructure Replacement was selected as the preferred alternative and was brought forward as the detail design recommended plan due to significantly reduced traffic impacts and reduction of risk to users of Highway 417 and Kent Street.

The proposed structure will comprise a new 225 mm thick concrete bridge deck, which will be constructed with new welded steel plate girders. New welded plate girders will be constant in depth, however, several girder sizes varying from 800 mm (north side) to 1300 mm (south side) are required due to the varying span length of the bridge.

Modified barrier walls with stainless steel reinforcement will be constructed with the remaining superstructure off-site in the construction staging area. On the north side of Highway 417, these barrier walls will include a snow fence to be constructed as part of this project. On the south side, the barrier walls will be designed to accommodate the future installation of a 5.0 metre high noise barrier which will be mounted behind the barrier wall, as further described in Section 3.1.4. Waterproofing will be applied to the top of the deck in the staging area.

The vertical clearance over the roadway will be improved to 4.79 metres.

3.1.2 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE PROPOSED WORK

The Kent Street overpass will be rehabilitated to extend its service life to the year 2089. Work will be limited to that required by the bridge substructure rehabilitation and the bridge superstructure replacement, including the following proposed works:  Removal of the existing eastbound and westbound overpass structures and replacement of new structures using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Abutment refacing, including new bearings;  Replacement of approach slabs and conversion to semi-integral abutments;  Minor widening of shoulders to suit existing retaining walls;  Replacement of roadside and median barriers on the highway within the resurfacing limits;  Two (2) new slab on single span steel girder structures, including reconstruction of traffic barrier walls on the north and south sides of the highway. Traffic barrier walls on the north side of the highway will include a snow fence as part of this project, and will accommodate noise walls on the south side of the highway as part of a future installation;  New underpass illumination, and replacement of highway illumination and ATMS within the resurfacing limits;

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 Minor curb, median and sidewalk replacement on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp and the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North under the bridge; and  Reinstatement of asphalt paving.

Rapid replacement construction techniques utilize heavy lift equipment (i.e. SPMTs) to remove an existing bridge deck and replace it with a new one which has been constructed adjacent to the location of its installation.

The proposed replacement structure will be a superstructure of single variable width span with a thin slab deck on steel-welded girders of variable depth, as illustrated in Exhibit 3-1.

The median barrier on Highway 417 will be reconstructed and new illumination will be installed. Sidewalks and curbing will be removed on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp and the left-turning lane on Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North under the bridge for the rapid replacement operations, and will be subsequently reinstated.

The Recommended Plan is illustrated in Exhibit 3-2 to Exhibit 3-5.

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Exhibit 3-1: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass General Arrangement

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Exhibit 3-2: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan

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Exhibit 3-3: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued)

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Exhibit 3-4: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued)

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Exhibit 3-5: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan (Continued)

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3.1.3 CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA

Construction on Chamberlain Avenue will also include the preparation of a temporary construction staging area, which is required for the removal of the existing structures and construction of the new structures. The staging area will be located on MTO property adjacent to the bridge site on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street, as indicated in Exhibit 3-6.

Exhibit 3-6: Temporary Construction Staging Area

Preparation of the staging area will include the installation of temporary roadway protection along Highway 417 and the levelling of the staging area to the grade of Chamberlain Avenue to provide a level work area for the rapid replacement equipment (SPMTs). SPMTs will access the staging area via Chamberlain Avenue.

The new slab on steel girder bridge decks will be constructed in the staging area. Existing deck spans will be removed and transported to the area and erected using SPMTs, as detailed in Exhibit 3-7. The SPMTs will utilize Chamberlain Avenue and a portion of the staging area to travel from the staging area to the bridge site. In order to meet geometric requirements for manoeuvrability of the SPMTs, temporary fill will be placed on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp and the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North under the bridge. This fill will be placed prior to and removed following the rapid replacement operations to allow for reinstatement of the affected off-ramp and lane.

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Exhibit 3-7: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement – Temporary Construction Staging Area Configuration

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3.1.4 TRAFFIC BARRIERS

Concrete roadside traffic barriers in the median and on the roadside of the eastbound and westbound lanes will be replaced as part of the proposed works, due to the minor shoulder widening that is required.

On the north side of the highway (westbound lanes), the traffic barrier wall system will include a 2.2 metre-high snow fence from west of the overpass structure, and across Kent Street. Where it crosses Kent Street, the snow fence will include transparent panels.

On the south side of the highway (eastbound lanes), the traffic barrier wall system will be designed to accommodate a future 5.0 metre-high noise barrier, to be installed at the time of future noise barrier installations and retrofits along the Highway 417 corridor.

3.1.5 DRAINAGE

There are existing drainage structures on both sides of the median barrier, as well as against the roadside barrier on Highway 417. The main sewer system will not be affected as part of the proposed works.

Due to the minor shift of the median barrier, minor adjustments for elevation and offset are required for most of the catch basins on the median. In addition, one of the median catch basins requires removal of the tapered top and the installation of a new flat top to align the grate with the shifted barrier position.

The existing roadside catch basins are generally in good condition and will be adjusted vertically, based on the revised pavement elevations.

3.1.6 ILLUMINATION AND ATMS

Illumination in the median on Highway 417 within the limits of the median barrier reconstruction will be replaced with new poles that match the existing highway installations.

On Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue, some of the existing illumination requires temporary removal in order to provide access for the SPMTs. The temporary removals will be done by City of Ottawa work crews during the rapid replacement operations. Lighting will be reinstated and fully operational after the rapid replacement operations when Chamberlain Avenue is reopened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Underdeck illumination will be provided on the underside of the overpass structure. New fixtures will be wall-mounted on the abutment faces. Illumination on the west side is operated by the MTO, while the illumination of the east side will be operated by the City of Ottawa.

Existing Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) conduits are located within the highway embankment on the structure approaches on the south side of the highway, and are fastened to the retaining walls and bridge as they cross the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp. The conduits require temporary removal and the reinstallation of a temporary system to accommodate the replacement of the structure, followed by the installation of new ATMS.

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3.1.7 SIGNAGE

On Chamberlain Avenue, the temporary removal of some small signs is required in order to provide access for the SPMTs.

On Highway 417, the existing overhead sign located across the westbound lanes west of the overpass will be retained and the new barriers will be transitioned to the existing foundation.

3.1.8 TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Temporary removal of the traffic signals on Chamberlain Avenue at Kent Street North will be required in order to provide access for the SPMTs. The temporary removals will be done by City of Ottawa work crews during the rapid replacement operations. The traffic signals will be reinstated and fully operational after the rapid replacement operations when Chamberlain Avenue is reopened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

3.1.9 UTILITIES

Overhead Hydro Ottawa, Bell Canada and other communications are located on the poles on the south side of Chamberlain Avenue. With respect to clearance issues related to the SPMTs, the poles and overhead wires will not be impacted by the rapid replacement operations.

One Hydro Ottawa guy pole located on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue will be temporarily removed and replaced following the rapid replacement operations.

Existing City of Ottawa lighting davits require temporary removal for the rapid replacement operations.

A City of Ottawa water hydrant also requires temporary removal and will be moved by City of Ottawa work crews on the day of the rapid replacement.

3.1.10 FENCING

The existing chain link fencing which delineates the MTO right-of-way on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street will be removed as part of the preparation of the temporary construction staging area. Once the staging area has been reinstated to its original condition, the fencing will be replaced with new black vinyl chain link fencing, with the exception of the portion of fencing running along the back of the sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street North. This section will be replaced with a black picket fence matching the chain link fence height, in accordance with the Context Sensitive Design recommendations further discussed in Section 3.1.11 and as illustrated in Exhibit 3-8.

The existing handrail located along the east side of Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North lane will be removed in order to provide access for the SPMTs. This handrail serves as a deterrent to prevent pedestrians from crossing the roadway under the overpass structure and will be replaced with a standard detail used by the City of Ottawa.

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3.1.11 CONTEXT SENSITIVE DESIGN

Proposed improvements to the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass will incorporate the recommendations developed through the Context Sensitive Design (CSD) process, in order to ensure that the overall planned expansion and rehabilitation of Highway 417 reflects a holistically-planned aesthetic and vision for the Ottawa Queensway corridor. As a Capital Arrival Route, guiding principles of the CSD concepts for Highway 417 include: clean, concise, discernible features that articulate the highway as an arrival route into / through Ottawa’s core as the Nation’s Capital; simple design features that are easily perceived without distraction to motor vehicle operators; the use of durable, low maintenance materials; aesthetic design coordinated between the varying CSD elements; and constructible design solutions (MTO & Stantec, 2011).

As part of the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement, the major opportunities to incorporate CSD recommendations include:  Incorporating an architectural motif into the wing wall surface to represent an upward arching pilaster;  Use of transparent panels as part of the snow fence across the north side of the overpass structure where it crosses Kent Street to provide a visual connection to the neighbourhood for users of the Queensway;  Underdeck lighting;  Use of black iron picket and black vinyl chain link fencing; and  Enhanced landscaping on Chamberlain Avenue.

3.1.12 LANDSCAPE PLAN

Following construction, a Landscape Plan (Exhibit 3-9 and Exhibit 3-10) will be implemented in the following areas within the project limits:  Within the temporary construction staging area located on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue, as detailed in Section 3.1.3, to reinstate existing vegetated areas disturbed by the construction works within the project limits;  Within the northeast quadrant of the MTO right-of-way on the east side of the overpass structure and north of Highway 417; and  Within the southwest quadrant on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp embankment.

The landscape design includes low maintenance, native species which have high durability (i.e. salt/wind tolerant, regional hardiness) and which provide seasonal interest through colour, form, and texture while conforming to the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Proposed plant selections for the following areas include native seed mix, shrub plantings, deciduous and coniferous trees, as appropriate and in accordance with Context Sensitive Design recommendations.

The following highlights key elements of the landscape strategy for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project:

 Native, salt tolerant, hardy tree and shrub species will be used throughout;  Seasonal interest will be provided by drought tolerant trees and vegetation, where and as appropriate. Restrained use of Fall and Spring plants with red attributes (flowers, budding, stalk

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colouration, and fruit) will be used. Areas absent of existing landscaping will be enhanced where feasible;  Appropriate MTO standard seed mixes and plantings will be utilized along roadside conditions;  Specialized MTO standard seed mixes and slope stabilization will be used on slopes greater than 2:1;  Tree placement will be respectful of highway light and pole locations to maximize evening lighting effectiveness; and  Landscape areas will be designed in accordance with the principles of CPTED. An appropriate selection of plant materials, sizes, and placement will be made to provide for natural visibility/observation and ease of maintenance to preserve sight lines.

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Exhibit 3-8: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Recommended Plan – Black Picket Fence Detail

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Exhibit 3-9: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Landscape Plan

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Exhibit 3-10: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Landscape Plan (Continued)

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3.2 TRAFFIC / CONSTRUCTION STAGING

The Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement will be completed in multiple work stages within one (1) construction season, as detailed in Table 3-1 below. The locations of construction activities are illustrated in Exhibit 3-11. See Section 4.2.4 for the traffic detour routes proposed to mitigate the required lane and ramp closures as detailed below.

Table 3-1: Traffic/Construction Staging WORK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS STAGE  Preparation of construction Spring / Impacts to City roadways: staging area to accommodate Summer  Nighttime lane reduction of rapid replacement equipment 2015 Chamberlain Avenue for activities (SPMTs) and construction of related to the staging area 1 temporary structure stands preparation

Estimated duration:  As required during contract  Refacing of both the east and Spring / Impacts to Highway 417: west abutments Summer  The Kent Street eastbound off- 2015 ramp will be reduced to one lane

Impacts to City roadways:  Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to 2 Kent Street North (left-turning lane under the bridge to Catherine Street) will be closed

Estimated duration:  6 to 8 weeks  Rebuilding of retaining walls Spring / Impacts to Highway 417: on the four quadrants of the Summer  Work will be completed with lane 3 bridge, including approach 2015 reductions barrier walls  Rebuilding median barrier Summer Estimated duration: 4 walls beyond the limits of the 2015  2 to 3 months bridge structure  Placement of pavement on Summer / 5 Highway 417 to upper base Fall 2015 course  Pre-replacement work on the Summer Impacts to Highway 417: bridge structure on Highway 2015  Partial lane closures on Highway 6 417 for three weekends prior 417 day and night to the rapid replacement  1st weekend: The O’Connor Street operation North and Lyon Street westbound

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WORK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS STAGE on-ramps will be closed day and night to accommodate construction works on the structure  2nd weekend: The O’Connor Street North and Lyon Street westbound on-ramps will be open  3rd weekend: The O’Connor Street North and Lyon Street westbound on-ramps will be closed day and night

Estimated duration:  3 weekends prior to the rapid replacement operation (Friday p.m. to Monday a.m.)  Preparation of the Kent Street Summer / Impacts to Highway 417: eastbound off-ramp and Fall 2015  The Kent Street eastbound off- Chamberlain Avenue ramp will be closed eastbound to Kent Street North (left-turning lane under Impacts to City roadways: the bridge to Catherine Street)  Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to for the rapid replacement Kent Street North (left-turning lane 7 operation under the bridge to Catherine Street) will be closed  The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street North will be closed

Estimated duration:  1 to 2 weeks  Rapid Replacement Weekend August / Impacts to Highway 417: September  Full weekend traffic closures on 2015 Highway 417, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the O’Connor Street North westbound on-ramp, the Parkdale Avenue eastbound on-ramp, and the Carling Avenue 8 eastbound on-ramps

Impacts to City roadways:  Full closure of Kent Street North (under the bridge to Catherine Street) and Chamberlain Avenue from Bronson Avenue to Bank

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WORK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS STAGE Street  Closure of Percy Street between Catherine Street to Chamberlain Avenue  Closure of Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue  No access for pedestrians on Kent Street North under the bridge between Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street, and on Chamberlain Avenue from Lyon Street to Bank Street

Estimated duration:  1 weekend  Reinstatement of Chamberlain Summer / Impacts to Highway 417: Avenue eastbound to Kent Fall 2015  The Kent Street eastbound off- Street North (left-turning lane ramp will be closed under the bridge to Catherine Street) and the Kent Street Impacts to City roadways: eastbound off-ramp  Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North (left-turning lane 9 under the bridge to Catherine Street) will be closed  The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street North will be closed

Estimated duration:  2 to 3 weeks  Post-replacement work on the Summer / Impacts to Highway 417: bridge structure on Highway Fall 2015  Partial lane closures on Highway 417 for three weekends after 417 day and night the rapid replacement  1st weekend: The O’Connor Street operation North and Lyon Street westbound on-ramps will be closed day and 10 night to accommodate construction works on the structure  2nd weekend: The O’Connor Street North westbound on-ramp will be closed day and night  3rd weekend: The O’Connor Street

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WORK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS STAGE North and Lyon Street westbound on-ramps will be open

Estimated duration:  3 weekends after the rapid replacement operations (Friday p.m. to Monday a.m.)

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Exhibit 3-11: Summary of Traffic / Construction Staging – Work Stage Locations

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4 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS

This section focuses on the direct and indirect environmental impacts associated with the proposed works. Specifically, this section describes the mitigation measures developed to minimize the impacts for each identified environmental issue. Mitigation measures include planning decisions, design features, construction requirements and constraints.

The key to ensuring effective environmental quality control and risk management during the project is the development and proactive implementation of an approach that:

 Identifies environmental sensitivities;  Presents environmental protection measures in a way that can be translated into contractual requirements and for which compliance can be verified; and  Includes a monitoring program, as required, that verifies that environmental protection measures are being implemented and are effective.

It is important to ensure that the Contract Administrator and Contractor are made aware of, and are prepared to deal with, all environmental issues that may arise during construction.

Environmental contract specifications, including standard and non-standard special provisions (SP), Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and MTO General Conditions of Contract, will be included in the contract documents to address specific environmental and operational concerns.

The key environmental concerns and commitments identified in the TESR for the entire preliminary design study area (Highway 417 from west of Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road) are summarized in Table 4-1. This table has been provided as a reference and forms the foundation upon which the impact assessment of the detail design was developed.

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Table 4-1: Preliminary Design Summary of Environmental Concerns and Commitments

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Applicable commitments from the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study and additional commitments developed during detail design are summarized in the following sections.

4.1 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

During preliminary design, terrestrial ecosystem sensitivities were identified and evaluated with the study area from Highway 416 easterly to Anderson Road. A reconnaissance terrestrial field survey was conducted on April 25 and 26, 2002 to determine the nature and extent of botanical and wildlife habitats within the study area, with follow-up detailed assessment surveys conducted from June 17 to 20, 2002.

The results of these surveys and a preliminary assessment of potential impacts were documented in the Botanical and Wildlife Survey Report (January 2003). During detail design, these reports were reviewed to obtain background information on the terrestrial environment within the study corridor. As there are no watercourses within the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project limits, background information on fish and fish habitat collected during preliminary design was not reviewed.

Records for Provincially Rare species and Species at Risk were also obtained from the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) database (MNR, 2012) during detail design, in order to update the previous data from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ Vulnerable, Threatened, Endangered and Extirpated List (VTEE OMNR, 1996). Correspondence with the Kemptville District MNR provided background data on existing Species at Risk and significant natural heritage features and areas (i.e. Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSWs), Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest [ANSIs], etc.) in the study area.

While consultation with MNR identified a number of potential Species at Risk that could occur in the study area, the habitat requirements of these species were reviewed and it was found that suitable habitat for these species is not present within the highly urbanized study area. No Species at Risk were observed during site reconnaissance completed for detail design.

A detailed description of existing environmental conditions is documented in the TESR, while updated information on existing conditions, sensitivities, potential impacts and proposed mitigation are documented in the Summary of Existing Environmental Conditions Report, Detail Design Update, Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) (July 2014).

The following sections describe potential impacts to the natural environment associated with the proposed works and summarize mitigation measures that have been included in the contract documents.

4.1.1 FISH AND FISH HABITAT

There are no watercourses within the project limits or the immediate surrounding area; therefore, fish and fish habitat will not be impacted by the proposed works.

4.1.2 VEGETATION

Potential Impacts

Vegetation in the immediate vicinity of the Highway 417 Kent Street eastbound off-ramp and the overpass is limited to a small amount of landscaped/cultural vegetation on the adjacent sloped areas (Exhibit 4-1).

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Discontinuous grassed areas, trees and shrub plantings are predominant along the Highway 417 right-of- way (ROW). Other vegetation in close proximity to the off-ramp and overpass occurs on private residential and commercial properties and in City parks. Existing vegetation is considered to be of low ecological significance. As such, vegetation removal is anticipated to have negligible impacts.

According to the Botanical and Wildlife Survey Report (2003), there were no records of regionally or provincially rare species of plants or animals within the study area based on a review of the previous VTEE (OMNR, 1996). In addition, there are no designated natural heritage features or areas within the study area.

A review of the NHIC database (MNR, 2012) identified provincially significant plant species, outlined in Table 4-2, as having historical or current records within the study area.

Table 4-2: Potential Provincially Significant Plant Species within the Study Area Plant Species Habitat American Waterwort Shallow water, river edges, and shores of ponds, lakes, pools and ditches. Cattail Sedge Moist woods along or near watercourses. Greene’s Rush Open sandy ground. Limestone Oak Fern Ledges and slopes in limestone or dolomite rock, and in moist humus in forests on calcareous rock. Pale-bellied Frost Lichen In wooded areas, on the bark of hardwood trees such as White Ash, Black Walnut, and American Elm, and on Hop Hornbeam trunks. Pitch Pine Shallow soil of dry rock outcrops and ridges. Southern Twayblade Bogs, openings in Sphagnum peatlands with Black Spruce and Tamarack. Woodland Pinedrops Mixed woods.

Suitable habitat for these species is not present within the study area.

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Exhibit 4-1: Existing Vegetation within the Study Area

Mitigation

The following design and site-specific mitigation measures will be included in the Contract documents to mitigate impacts to vegetation:

 The temporary construction staging area will be delineated using temporary fencing;  Vegetation removal and grading will be minimized to only what is required for the proposed works;  Required vegetation removal and protection measures will be conducted in accordance with OPSS 201 (tree clearing);  All construction-related debris will be cleared / disposed of following construction; and  A Landscape Plan has been developed for the reinstatement of the temporary construction staging area; within the northeast quadrant of the MTO right-of-way on the east side of the overpass structure and north of Highway 417; and within the southwest quadrant on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp embankment. The Landscape Plan will use native trees, shrubs and seed mixes, as appropriate for the site conditions and in accordance with CSD recommendations.

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4.1.3 WILDLIFE AND SPECIES AT RISK

Potential Impacts

As the study area is highly urbanized, wildlife habitat is limited. A small amount of landscaped vegetation along the highway may provide limited habitat for urban tolerant wildlife. No significant wildlife features, significant wildlife habitat, or significant wildlife species, including area sensitive birds and other provincially rare species were identified within the study area.

According to the NHIC database, there are records of Eastern Pipistrelle (Provincially Rare) within the general study area. Eastern Pipistrelle prefer partly open country with large trees and woodland edges and typically hibernate in caves or mines with high humidity. Therefore, they are not likely to be found within the study area.

Consultation with MNR confirmed that possible Species at Risk that may be found in the vicinity of the Kent Street overpass include Barn Swallow (Threatened), Chimney Swift (Threatened), and Butternut (Threatened). In general, suitable habitat for these species is not present within the study area and these species were not observed during site reconnaissance.

Barn swallows typically build their cup-shaped nests on structures such as open barns, under bridges, and in culverts, and often re-use their nests from year to year. No historic records of nesting on the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass structure exist. No Barn swallow nests were observed on the structure or within the study area.

Chimney swifts are most likely to be found nesting or roosting in chimneys and other manmade structures, and prefer to stay close to water for insect food sources. The project works will not affect any suitable habitat for this species that may be present within the study area.

Butternuts usually occur alone or in small groups in deciduous forests, are often found along streams with moist, well-drained soil, and are also found on well-drained gravel sites. They are rarely found growing in dry rocky soil. No butternuts were observed in the study area.

Migratory birds, as well as common resident species, may use the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass structure for nesting, although no historic records of nesting on the structure exist.

Mitigation

The following mitigation measures will be included in the Contract documents to protect wildlife during construction:

 The Contractor should not harass or kill any wildlife encountered during construction;  The Contractor should not destroy the active nests (nests with eggs or young birds), or wound or kill birds, of species protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and/or Regulations under that Act. If active nests are encountered, the Ministry’s Contract Administrator should be contacted;

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 The Contractor should refrain from clearing trees between April 1st and August 8th to protect nesting migratory birds. In the event that tree removal must occur within the above-noted window, the Contractor should retain a Qualified Avian Biologist to conduct a nesting survey prior to clearing;  The Contractor should take all necessary measures to seal all structural work plant, forms, and enclosures against entry of birds protected under the provision of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 in order to prevent their nesting within the work area; and

4.1.4 DESIGNATED NATURAL AREAS

The Preliminary Design and EA Study identified that the study area was composed of degraded and significantly altered vegetation and wildlife habitats. During Detail Design, there were no designated natural heritage features or areas, including Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSWs), Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs), or Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs), identified in the vicinity of the Kent Street overpass.

4.1.5 HYDROLOGY / SURFACE WATER

Potential Impacts

There is a negligible overall increase in impervious area due to construction of this project in the context of the total watershed areas.

Mitigation

The main sewer system on Highway 417 will not be affected as part of the proposed works.

Due to the minor shift of the median barrier, minor adjustments for elevation and offset are required for most of the existing catch basins in the median.

The existing roadside catch basins will be adjusted vertically, based on the revised pavement elevations.

Catch basins will be covered with filler fabric during placement of temporary granular fill.

No additional mitigation for stormwater management is required.

4.1.6 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Potential Impacts

Uncontrolled erosion and sedimentation occurring during construction can result in a loss of topsoil, disruption of drainage systems and nearby watercourses, and degradation of downstream water quality.

Mitigation

Standard erosion and sediment control measures will be implemented during construction to prevent the migration of soils from the site. The Contractor should be required to prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan including (but not limited to) the following measures:

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 All vegetated cover not specified for removal should be preserved in order to minimize erosion and sedimentation;  All erosion and sediment control measures should be integrated with a construction operation and the schedule as determined by the Contractor. Operations should not be commenced until temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been installed. Erosion control measures should include but not be limited to silt fence barrier, straw bale flow checks, tarps, etc.;  Erosion and sediment control measures should accommodate other aspects of the work including, but not restricted to the following: o work area requirements, including equipment access, operation and storage, and material supply, utilization and storage; o surface drainage from outside, through or around the work; o areas of disturbed soil and soil stockpiles; o means of access to erosion and sediment control measures requiring maintenance; o constraints that may be specified elsewhere in the Contract; and o protection of completed portions of the work.  The Contractor should monitor the erosion and sediment control measures and if the measures are found to be ineffective, the Contractor should immediately make changes in order to control erosion and sediment; and  Temporary erosion and sediment control measures should be maintained and kept in place until 100% of all work has been completed and stabilized. Temporary control measures should be removed at the completion of the work but not until permanent erosion control measures, as specified in the contract, have been established.

4.1.7 WASTE AND CONTAMINATION / MANAGEMENT OF EXCESS MATERIALS

Potential Impacts

If not managed properly, excess waste and emissions have the potential to contaminate the surrounding environment.

Mitigation

The following mitigation measures will be included in the contract to manage excess waste and emissions:

 Excess materials generated during construction will be managed in accordance with OPSS 180 (General Specification for the Management of Excess Material);  All wood waste will be managed as per OPSS 180;  All activities, including equipment maintenance, refueling and concrete truck washing should be controlled to prevent entry of petroleum products (e.g. gasoline, oils, lubricants), primers, grout, bonding adhesives or other hazardous or deleterious substances including any debris, waste, rubble or concrete materials in all drainage systems within the project limits unless otherwise specified in the contract. Substances are to be stored and mixed on protected surfaces away from the drainage systems within the project limits in order to prevent contamination of soils and waters. Any such material which advertently enters the drainage system within the project limits should be removed by the Contractor, at his own expense, in a manner satisfactory to the Contract Administrator;

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 For mobile equipment and vehicles, maintenance, refueling and truck washing should be conducted no closer than 30 metres from the drainage system within the project limits in order to prevent water contamination due to accidental spills;  All large equipment working in or near the drainage systems within the project limits should be well maintained to avoid contaminant leakage, should be free of excess surface oil or grease and should be equipped with spill kits deemed acceptable by the Contract Administrator;  Effluent from concrete cutting and grinding operations, that does not dry without run-off from the concrete surfaces that are cut/ground, should be captured and contained for management. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain any approvals, releases, and agreements, and conditions of same, that are required to implement the Contractor's strategy for the management of effluent;  Where the Contractor manages excess earth as disposable fill, the Contractor should take into account the possibility of salt impacts and ensure that the material is managed responsibly and in an environmentally appropriate manner; and  Where the Contractor intends to manage the excess earth that may be salt impacted on private property, the Contractor should make the Property Owner aware that it may be salt impacted by using the Property Owner’s Release. The Contractor is responsible for conducting such sampling and testing as may be necessary to comply with any requirements imposed by the Property Owner as a condition of accepting the excess earth.

4.2 SOCIAL / ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

During detail design, a review of existing planning documents, current land use, and the social environment (i.e. neighbourhood structures within the study area) was completed to identify any potential impacts associated with the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project.

In addition, property requirements were identified and an air quality assessment was also completed during preliminary design.

The following sections describe potential impacts to the socio-economic environment associated with the proposed works, and provide a summary of mitigation included in the contract documents.

4.2.1 GREENWAYS AND OPEN SPACE LINKAGES

No impacts to greenways or open space linkages are anticipated.

4.2.2 LAND USE

No impacts to current land uses are anticipated.

4.2.3 AESTHETICS AND LANDSCAPE

Potential Impacts

The preparation of the temporary construction staging area and construction access routes on Chamberlain Avenue will result in minor disturbance to the existing landscape and vegetation within the project limits.

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Mitigation

A Landscape Plan has been developed for the temporary construction staging area and will be followed to revegetate disturbed areas using native trees and seed mixes, as appropriate for the site conditions and in accordance with CSD recommendations.

As per the Landscape Plan (presented in Section 3.1.12 and Exhibit 3-9 and Exhibit 3-10), vegetated areas disturbed during construction will be reinstated. The landscape design includes native species which have high durability (i.e. salt/wind tolerant, regional hardiness) and provide seasonal interest through colour, form and texture while conforming to the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).

In accordance with CSD recommendations, segments of black iron picket fencing will be installed along Kent Street adjacent to the bridge site to maintain openness around the structure. Black vinyl chain link fencing will be installed along the north side of Chamberlain Avenue as part of the reinstatement of the temporary construction staging area.

4.2.4 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

Potential Impacts

While the construction staging presented in Section 3.2 was developed with the goal of minimizing lane and ramp closures to the extent possible, some closures are required to accommodate the proposed construction activities. Table 4-3 below provides a summary of the required closures, approximate timing and duration, anticipated traffic impacts, and mitigation proposed to reduce impacts.

Table 4-3: Summary of Lane/Ramp Closures WORK CONSTRUCTION TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES  Preparation of Spring / Impacts to City  Closures will be construction Summer roadways: restricted to off-peak staging area to 2015  Nighttime lane hours (night), and will accommodate reduction of be subject to Holiday rapid Chamberlain Avenue restrictions replacement for activities related to  Applicable signage 1 equipment the staging area and advance (SPMTs) and preparation notification will be construction of provided temporary Estimated duration: structure stands  As required during contract  Refacing of both Spring / Impacts to Highway  Pedestrian access on the east and west Summer 417: Kent Street North abutments 2015  The Kent Street (under the bridge to 2 eastbound off-ramp Catherine Street) will will be reduced to one be maintained lane  Applicable signage

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WORK CONSTRUCTION TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES and advance Impacts to City notification will be roadways: provided  Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North (left- turning lane under the bridge to Catherine Street) will be closed

Estimated duration:  6 to 8 weeks  Rebuilding of Spring / Impacts to Highway  Lane reductions will retaining walls on Summer 417: be restricted to off- the four 2015  Work will be peak hours, and will 3 quadrants of the completed with lane be subject to Holiday bridge, including reductions restrictions approach barrier  Applicable signage walls Estimated duration: and advance  Rebuilding Summer  2 to 3 months notification will be median barrier 2015 provided 4 walls beyond the limits of the bridge structure  Placement of Summer / pavement on Fall 2015 5 Highway 417 to upper base course  Pre-replacement Summer Impacts to Highway  Highway lane closures work on the 2015 417: will begin on Friday at bridge structure  Partial lane closures 9:00 p.m., with single on Highway 417 on Highway 417 day lane closures allowed for three and night until Monday at 5:00 weekends prior to  1st weekend: The p.m. the rapid O’Connor Street North  During daytime work, 6 replacement and Lyon Street at least two lanes of operation westbound on-ramps traffic will be will be closed day and maintained in each night to accommodate direction on Highway construction works on 417 between 10:00 the structure a.m. and 9:00 p.m.  2nd weekend: The  During nighttime work, O’Connor Street North at least one lane of

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WORK CONSTRUCTION TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES and Lyon Street traffic will be westbound on-ramps maintained in each will be open direction on Highway  3rd weekend: The 417 O’Connor Street North  Applicable signage and Lyon Street and advance westbound on-ramps notification will be will be closed day and provided night

Estimated duration:  3 weekends prior to the rapid replacement operation (Friday p.m. to Monday a.m.)  Preparation of the Summer / Impacts to Highway  Pedestrians will be Kent Street Fall 2015 417: detoured to use the eastbound off-  The Kent Street sidewalk on Bank ramp and eastbound off-ramp Street Chamberlain will be closed  Applicable signage Avenue and advance eastbound to Impacts to City notification will be Kent Street North roadways: provided (left-turning lane  Chamberlain Avenue under the bridge eastbound to Kent 7 to Catherine Street North (left- Street) for the turning lane under the rapid bridge to Catherine replacement Street) will be closed operation  The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street North will be closed

Estimated duration:  1 to 2 weeks  Rapid August / Impacts to Highway  Detour routes for Replacement September 417: traffic will be provided, Weekend 2015  Full weekend traffic with police presence closures on Highway at major intersections 8 417, the Kent Street  Applicable signage eastbound off-ramp, and advance the O’Connor Street notification will be North westbound on- provided

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WORK CONSTRUCTION TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES ramp, the Parkdale Avenue eastbound on-ramp, and the Carling Avenue eastbound on-ramps

Impacts to City roadways:  Full closure of Kent Street North (under the bridge to Catherine Street) and Chamberlain Avenue from Bronson Avenue to Bank Street  Closure of Percy Street between Catherine Street to Chamberlain Avenue  Closure of Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue  No access for pedestrians on Kent Street North under the bridge between Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street, and on Chamberlain Avenue from Lyon Street to Bank Street

Estimated duration:  1 weekend  Reinstatement of Summer / Impacts to Highway  Pedestrians will be Chamberlain Fall 2015 417: detoured to use the Avenue  The Kent Street sidewalk on Bank eastbound to eastbound off-ramp Street 9 Kent Street North will be closed  Applicable signage (left-turning lane and advance under the bridge Impacts to City notification will be to Catherine roadways: provided

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WORK CONSTRUCTION TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES Street) and the  Chamberlain Avenue Kent Street eastbound to Kent eastbound off- Street North (left- ramp turning lane under the bridge to Catherine Street) will be closed  The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street North will be closed

Estimated duration:  2 to 3 weeks  Post-replacement Summer / Impacts to Highway  Highway lane closures work on the Fall 2015 417: will begin on Friday at bridge structure  Partial lane closures 9:00 p.m., with single on Highway 417 on Highway 417 day lane closures allowed for three and night until Monday at 5:00 weekends after  1st weekend: The a.m. the rapid O’Connor Street North  During daytime work, replacement and Lyon Street at least two lanes of operation westbound on-ramps traffic will be will be closed day and maintained in each night to accommodate direction on Highway construction works on 417 between 10:00 the structure a.m. and 9:00 p.m.  2nd weekend: The  During nighttime work, 10 O’Connor Street North at least one lane of westbound on-ramp traffic will be will be closed day and maintained in each night direction on Highway  3rd weekend: The 417 O’Connor Street North  Applicable signage and Lyon Street and advance westbound on-ramps notification will be will be open provided

Estimated duration:  3 weekends after the rapid replacement operations (Friday p.m. to Monday a.m.)

During the rapid replacement operations and the full closure of Highway 417, detour routes for traffic will be provided and are illustrated in Exhibit 4-2.

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Exhibit 4-2: Highway 417 Full Closure Rapid Replacement Detour Routes

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Mitigation

In addition to the mitigation provided in Table 4-3, the following mitigation for the rapid replacement operations will be included in the Contract documents:

Highway 417

The rapid replacement will only occur on a weekend. Lane and ramp closures and reopening will occur as follows:  The O’Connor Street North westbound on-ramp will be closed from 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday to 5:00 a.m. on the Monday of the rapid replacement weekend;  The Parkdale eastbound on-ramp and the Carling eastbound on-ramps only be closed from 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday to 11:00 a.m. on the Sunday of the rapid replacement weekend;  Closure of lanes on Highway 417 will not commence until 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday of the rapid replacement weekend, with full closure of the highway beginning at 6:00 p.m.;  Two (2) lanes will be open on Highway 417 in each direction by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday following the rapid replacement operations; and  The remaining lanes on Highway 417 will be reopened by 5:00 a.m. on the Monday following the rapid replacement operations.  One (1) lane of the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be reopened two (2) weeks after the rapid replacement operations.

City Streets

Starting at 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday of the rapid replacement weekend, the following City streets will be closed to facilitate the set-up of the rapid replacement equipment:  Chamberlain Avenue between Bronson Avenue and Bank Street;  Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue;  Percy Street at Chamberlain Avenue;  Lyon Street at Chamberlain Avenue;  Glendale Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue; and  Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue.

The following mitigation will be included in the Contract documents to mitigate impacts to traffic during full closure of City streets during the rapid replacement operations:  Pre-closure signage will be erected a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance at all closure points;  The above-noted City streets will be reopened to traffic following the rapid replacement operations by Monday at 7:00 a.m. On Chamberlain Avenue, a minimum of two (2) lanes will be provided between Kent Street and Bank Street. Chamberlain Avenue eastbound to Kent Street North (left-turning lane under the bridge to Catherine Street) will remain closed after the rapid replacement operations to facilitate the reconstruction of the median and sidewalks, including work at the abutments.  City of Ottawa police presence will be required along proposed detour routes during the rapid replacement operations at the following intersections: o Rochester Street at ramp terminal o Booth Street at Orangeville Street

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o Carling Avenue and Booth Street o Carling Avenue and Bronson Avenue o Bronson Avenue and Holmwood Avenue o Bronson Avenue southbound to Riverside Drive ramp Terminal o Riverside Drive eastbound to Bronson Avenue northbound ramp entrance o Riverside Drive and Industrial Avenue o Riverside Drive and Tremblay Road o Catherine Street eastbound at Bronson Avenue

Emergency Services

During the periods when Chamberlain Avenue is blocked by the movement of the rapid replacement equipment to and from the construction staging area to the bridge site, the Contractor should maintain access for fire and ambulance for those buildings and residences between Lyon Street and Bank Street, with access to Chamberlain via Bank. This may require the installation of a system to retain the granular materials required to create a platform for the SPMTs.

In addition to the above noted mitigation, a Traffic and Incident Management Plan (TIMP) was prepared as part of the Detail Design and was presented to the City of Ottawa Traffic Incident Management Group.

As specified in the Contract documents, the Contractor should be required to develop a Traffic Control Management Plan, which should include the actions detailed below to mitigate impacts to traffic during construction:  Preparation of a Communication Plan including: o Bilingual media releases (local newspaper and radio notices) and residential/business mail- outs with a plan of the detours and alternate access routes, in advance of the pre-rapid replacement operations, full closure, and post-rapid replacement operations; and o Motorist information, which will be delivered through bilingual portable variable message signs, temporary advance information signs (TC 64’s), and detour signs along Highway 417 and local City streets.  For the full closure of Highway 417: o Preparation of a Traffic Staging Plan, including the activities, sequencing, and procedures required to close and reopen Highway 417 and associated ramps for eastbound and westbound traffic; o Preparation of an Emergency Traffic Plan to address highway re-opening delays and the unexpected closure of detour routes due to traffic incidents; o The use of portable variable message signs during the rapid replacement operations; and o Coordination with the City of Ottawa.  For the construction site: o Preparation of a Traffic Control Plan for the construction staging; o Preparation and updates, as required, to the Local Street Closure Plan and implementation of closures as specified in the Contract documents; o Preparation and implementation of a Construction Site Control Plan.  Pre- and post-full closure of Highway 417: o Preparation of a Traffic Staging Plan for all work required on Highway 417 prior to and following the full closures as specified in the Contract documents.

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In addition, the Contractor should be required to develop an Incident Management Plan which includes scheduling and coordinating with an Incident Management Team (IMT) including staff from City of Ottawa Traffic and Operations, OC Transpo, Ontario Provincial Police, City of Ottawa Police and Emergency Services.

Access by buses and pedestrians to all existing bus stops on Chamberlain Avenue will be maintained at all times, except during the rapid replacement weekend. The Contractor should provide OC Transpo advance notice to coordinate adjustments required to their facilities as a result of construction works.

4.2.5 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

Potential Impacts

Impacts to pedestrian access on City streets are expected during construction as follows:

WORK CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES / EXPECTED MITIGATION STAGE ACTIVITIES IMPACTS DURATION 7  Preparation of the  Closure of the  1 to 2 weeks prior  Advance signage Kent Street sidewalk on the to the rapid should be put in eastbound off-ramp east side of Kent replacement place to direct and Chamberlain Street North (under pedestrians to safe Avenue eastbound the bridge between routes through or to Kent Street Chamberlain around the North (left-turning Avenue and construction work lane under the Catherine Street) zone for safety bridge to Catherine purposes Street) to provide  Pedestrians will be SPMTs access to detoured to use the the structure sidewalk on Bank Street  The Contractor should install bilingual signage at the intersection preceding the detour 8  Rapid replacement  During the rapid  1 weekend  Advance signage weekend replacement should be put in operations, there place to direct will be no pedestrians to safe pedestrian access routes through or on Chamberlain around the Avenue between construction work Lyon Street and zone for safety Bank Street, or on purposes the sidewalk on the  Where pedestrians

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east side of Kent must be detoured, Street North (under the Contractor the bridge between should install Chamberlain bilingual signage at Avenue and the intersection Catherine Street) preceding the  No access to bus detour stops on Chamberlain Avenue 9  Reinstatement of  Closure of the  2 to 3 weeks after  Advance signage Chamberlain sidewalk on the the rapid should be put in Avenue eastbound east side of Kent replacement place to direct to Kent Street Street North (under pedestrians to safe North (left-turning the bridge between routes through or lane under the Chamberlain around the bridge to Catherine Avenue and construction work Street) Catherine Street) zone for safety purposes  Pedestrians will be detoured to use the sidewalk on Bank Street  The Contractor should install bilingual signage at the intersection preceding the detour

One residential entrance and numerous commercial entrances exist on the south side of Chamberlain Avenue within the project limits. These entrances will not be affected as part of the construction of proposed works.

Mitigation

The Contractor will be responsible for vehicular and pedestrian traffic control on or adjacent to City streets and should be required to develop a Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan (CSPCP) which will ensure the provision of a safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities and/or increased mobility needs. The CSPCP should address: pedestrian signing; directional signage; sidewalk maintenance; relocation, maintenance and removal of pedestrian barriers; all necessary delineation to provide a safe environment for pedestrians; and accommodation of pedestrians either through or around the construction site via a hard surfaced pedestrian facility along at least one side of the corridor at all times, with access to all buildings and street crossings.

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During temporary sidewalk closures on Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street North, advance signage will be put in place to direct pedestrians to safe routes through or around the construction work zone for safety purposes. Specific closures will be dependent on the Contractor’s timing and sequence of construction activities. Where pedestrians must be detoured, the Contractor should install bilingual signage at the intersection preceding the detour.

4.2.6 PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

Potential Impacts

There are no property requirements as part of the proposed works for this project, therefore mitigation is not required.

4.2.7 AIR QUALITY

During preliminary design, it was identified that the contribution of the Highway 417 Expansion Project is projected to be below applicable government guidelines for air quality and would have an unnoticeable and insignificant impact on smog pollutants. Therefore, mitigation is not proposed.

4.2.8 NOISE

Potential Impacts

The study area is governed by the City of Ottawa Noise By-Law (By-Law no. 2004-253), and therefore, an exemption from the noise by-law is be required for any night-time construction activity. It is anticipated that there will be an increase in noise levels during construction.

Night-time construction activities may include sawcutting, roadway excavation, paving, placement of granular materials and concrete, construction of barrier and retaining walls, installation of roadway protection systems, drainage works, and other construction activities.

Mitigation

The Contractor should abide by all municipal control by-laws for the day-to-day construction. However, night-time work will be required in order to minimize traffic closure impacts and to minimize the duration of construction. A noise by-law exemption will be obtained prior to construction for the required night work.

Equipment should be maintained in an operating condition that prevents unnecessary noise, including but not limited to non-defective muffler systems, properly secured components, and the lubrication of moving parts. Idling of equipment should be restricted to the minimum necessary to perform the specified work.

4.2.9 UTILITIES

Potential Impacts

There are several utilities within the travel path of the rapid replacement equipment that require temporary relocation and reinstatement to accommodate the proposed works.

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A 1220 mm watermain is located on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Bank Street and Percy Street. A portion of the watermain is located under the concrete road base of Chamberlain Avenue, with a large portion located just north of the north curb line and not under the concrete slab.

Mitigation

One Hydro Ottawa guy pole located on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue and existing City of Ottawa lighting davits will be temporarily removed and replaced following the rapid replacement operations.

A City of Ottawa water hydrant will be temporarily moved by City of Ottawa work crews on the day of the rapid replacement operations.

The Contractor should protect and monitor the existing 1220 mm watermain as specified in the Contract documents. Protection and monitoring of the existing 1220 mm watermain is required during all stages of construction and for the full duration of all the work to be performed / constructed in the vicinity of the existing 1220 mm watermain.

4.3 CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Cultural Heritage

During detail design, a cultural heritage evaluation was completed for the Kent Street overpass to determine the cultural heritage value of the structure and is documented in the following report:  Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, Kent Street Overpass, MTO Site No. 3-062/1-2, Highway 417 (Ottawa Queensway), Lot F, Concession C, Rideau Front, Geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa, Ontario, WP 4033-08-01 (2012).

Archaeology

During preliminary design, Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessments were completed for the larger Highway 417 Expansion Project and are documented in the following reports, which were reviewed during detail design for information on archaeological potential within the study area:

 Stage I Archaeological Assessment of Highway 417 from Highway 416 Easterly to Anderson Road (2002); and  Stage II Archaeological Assessment of Highway 417 (Queensway) from Highway 416 Easterly to Anderson Road (2004).

4.3.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE

Potential Impacts

As the Kent Street overpass structure is more than forty years old, a cultural heritage evaluation of the structure was undertaken to assess its cultural heritage value. The Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines – Interim (2008) were used, which sets out a scoring system to determine cultural heritage value or interest based on specific criteria.

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Mitigation

The Kent Street overpass structure is not included in the Ontario Heritage Bridge List and has not been identified as a Candidate Class A, B, or C structure in the Heritage Bridges Identification and Assessment Guide 1945-1965, Ontario. The City of Ottawa has not identified the overpass structure as having cultural heritage value.

The Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) for the Kent Street overpass comprised a summary of the heritage attributes of the bridge and resulted in a cultural heritage value score of 43, based on the evaluation criteria of the Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines. Therefore, the overpass structure does not meet the threshold of 60 points to be considered provincially important and worthy of inclusion on the Ontario Heritage Bridge List.

The MTO Heritage Bridge Committee has reviewed and accepted the findings of the CHER, which was also submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the Ministry’s records. No further mitigation is required prior to replacement of the overpass.

4.3.2 ARCHAEOLOGY

Potential Impacts

No evidence of archaeological resources was identified within the existing Highway 417 right-of-way during the Stage I and Stage II Archaeological Assessments undertaken during preliminary design. As the existing right-of-way has been significantly disturbed, there are no present archaeological concerns.

Mitigation

In the event that deeply buried archaeological deposits are discovered in the course of construction, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (416-314-1177) should be notified immediately. Should previously undocumented archaeological resources be discovered, they may be new archaeological sites and therefore subject to Section 48 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proponent or person discovering the archaeological resources must cease alteration of the site immediately and engage a licensed consultant archaeologist to carry out a determination of their nature and significance.

In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Consumer Service (1-800-889-9768) should be notified. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport should also be contacted to ensure that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be a contravention of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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4.4 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FURTHER WORK

Table 4-4 summarizes the identified key environmental concerns and proposed mitigating measures.

Table 4-4: Summary of Environmental Concerns and Commitments I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 1.0 Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems (Section 4.1.1) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.1 and Table 6.5 1.1 No watercourses were MTO 1.1.1 None required. identified within the project MNR limits or the immediate MOE N/A surrounding area. 2.0 Vegetation (Section 4.1.2) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.2 and Table 6.5 2.1 Construction access routes MTO 2.1.1 The temporary construction staging area will be delineated using temporary fencing. and the temporary MNR construction staging area will MOE Contract Drawings result in disturbance to 2.1.2 Vegetation removal and grading will be minimized to only what is required for the proposed vegetation. works. Required vegetation removal and protection measures will be conducted in accordance with OPSS 201 (tree clearing).

Contract Drawings OPSS 201 – Clearing, Close Cut Clearing, Grubbing, & Removal of Surface & Piled Boulders 2.1.3 All construction-related debris will be cleared / disposed of following construction.

OPSS 180 – The Management of Excess Materials 2.1.4 A Landscape Plan has been developed and will be followed to revegetate disturbed areas and provide enhanced landscaping using native trees, shrubs, and seed mixes, as appropriate for the site conditions and in accordance with CSD recommendations. The following areas will be revegetated:  Within the temporary construction staging area located within the MTO right-of-way on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street;  Within the northeast quadrant of the MTO right-of-way on the east side of the overpass structure and north of Highway 417; and  Within the southwest quadrant on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp embankment.

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies Sod – Item Code 0803-0006 Seed and Mulch – Item Code 0899-0051 Shrubs, 600 mm – Item Code 0899-5402 Shrubs, 1.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5403 Coniferous Trees, 2.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5409 Coniferous Trees, 2.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5410 Deciduous Trees, 50 mm Caliper – Item Code 0899-5415 Deciduous Trees, 60 mm Caliper – Item Code 0899-5416 Special Provision – Construction Specification for Tree and Shrub Planting 3.0 Wildlife and Species at Risk (Section 4.1.3) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.2 and Table 6.5 3.1 Potential impacts to wildlife MTO 3.1.1 The Contractor should not harass or kill any wildlife encountered during construction. during construction. MNR MOE Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Prevention of Wildlife Harassment 3.2 Potential impacts to migratory MTO 3.2.1 The Contractor should not destroy the active nests (nests with eggs or young birds), or wound birds during construction. MNR or kill birds, of species protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and/or MOE Regulations under that Act. If active nests are encountered, the Ministry’s Contract Administrator should be contacted.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Migratory Bird Protection – General 3.2.2 The Contractor should refrain from clearing trees between April 1st and August 15th to protect nesting migratory birds. In the event that tree removal must occur within the above-noted window, the Contractor should retain a Qualified Avian Biologist to conduct a nesting survey prior to clearing.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Migratory Bird Protection – General 3.2.3 The Contractor should take all necessary measures to seal all structural work plant, forms, and enclosures against entry of birds protected under the provision of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 in order to prevent their nesting within the work area.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Migratory Bird Protection – Structures 4.0 Designated Natural Areas (Section 4.1.4) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.2 and Table 6.5 4.1 No designated natural heritage MTO 4.1.1 None required. features or areas were MNR identified. MOE N/A 5.0 Hydrology / Surface Water (Section 4.1.5) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.3 and Table 6.5 5.1 There is a negligible overall MTO 5.1.1 The main sewer system on Highway 417 will not be affected as part of the proposed works. increase in impervious area MNR due to construction of this MOE Due to the minor shift of the median barrier, minor adjustments for elevation and offset are

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies project in the context of the required for most of the existing catchbasins in the median. total watershed areas. The existing roadside catchbasins will be adjusted vertically, based on the revised pavement elevations.

Catch basins will be covered with filler fabric during placement of temporary granular fill.

Contract Drawings 6.0 Erosion and Sediment Control (Section 4.1.6) TESR Reference: None 6.1 Uncontrolled erosion and MTO 6.1.1 The Contractor should be required to prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. sedimentation occurring during MNR construction can result in a MOE All vegetated cover not specified for removal should be preserved in order to minimize erosion loss of topsoil, disruption of and sedimentation. nearby watercourses, and degradation of downstream Special Provision – Erosion and Sediment Control water quality. Contract Drawings 6.1.2 All erosion and sediment control measures should be integrated with a construction operation and the schedule as determined by the Contractor. Operations should not be commenced until temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been installed. Erosion control measures should include but not be limited to silt fence barrier, straw bale flow checks, tarps, etc.

Special Provision – Erosion and Sediment Control 6.1.3 Erosion and sediment control measures should accommodate other aspects of the work including, but not restricted to the following: (a) work area requirements, including equipment access, operation and storage, and material supply, utilization and storage (b) surface drainage from outside, through or around the work (c) areas of disturbed soil and soil stockpiles (d) means of access to erosion and sediment control measures requiring maintenance (e) constraints that may be specified elsewhere in the Contract (f) protection of completed portions of the work

Special Provision – Erosion and Sediment Control 6.1.4 The Contractor should monitor the erosion and sediment control measures and if the measures are found to be ineffective, the Contractor should immediately make changes in

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies order to control erosion and sediment.

Special Provision – Erosion and Sediment Control 6.1.5 Temporary erosion and sediment control measures should be maintained and kept in place until 100% of all work has been completed and stabilized. Temporary control measures should be removed at the completion of the work but not until permanent erosion control measures, as specified in the contract, have been established.

Special Provision – Erosion and Sediment Control 7.0 Waste and Contamination / Management of Excess Materials (Section 4.1.7) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.3 and Table 6.5 7.1 If not managed properly, MTO 7.1.1 Excess materials generated during construction will be managed in accordance with OPSS excess waste and emissions MNR 180 (General Specification for the Management of Excess Material). have the potential to MOE contaminate the surrounding OPSS 180 - The Management of Excess Material environment. 7.1.2 All wood waste will be managed as per OPSS 180.

OPSS 180 - The Management of Excess Material 7.1.3 All activities, including equipment maintenance, refueling and concrete truck washing should be controlled to prevent entry of petroleum products (e.g. gasoline, oils, lubricants), primers, grout, bonding adhesives or other hazardous or deleterious substances including any debris, waste, rubble or concrete materials in all drainage systems within the project limits unless otherwise specified in the contract. Substances are to be stored and mixed on protected surfaces away from the drainage systems within the project limits in order to prevent contamination of soils and waters. Any such material which advertently enters the drainage system within the project limits should be removed by the Contractor, at his own expense, in a manner satisfactory to the Contract Administrator.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Equipment Refueling, Maintenance and Washing 7.1.4 For mobile equipment and vehicles, maintenance, refueling and truck washing should be conducted no closer than 30 metres from the drainage system within the project limits in order to prevent water contamination due to accidental spills.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Equipment Refueling, Maintenance and Washing 7.1.5 All large equipment working in or near the drainage systems within the project limits should be well maintained to avoid contaminant leakage, should be free of excess surface oil or grease and should be equipped with spill kits deemed acceptable by the Contract Administrator.

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Equipment Refueling, Maintenance and Washing 7.1.6 Effluent from concrete cutting and grinding operations, that does not dry without run-off from the concrete surfaces that are cut/ground, should be captured and contained for management. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain any approvals, releases, and agreements, and conditions of same, that are required to implement the Contractor's strategy for the management of effluent.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Management of Effluent from Concrete Cutting/Grinding 7.1.7 Where the Contractor manages excess earth as disposable fill, the Contractor should take into account the possibility of salt impacts and ensure that the material is managed responsibly and in an environmentally appropriate manner.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Management of Excess Earth with Salt Impacts 7.1.8 Where the Contractor intends to manage the excess earth that may be salt impacted on private property, the Contractor should make the Property Owner aware that it may be salt impacted by using the Property Owner’s Release. The Contractor is responsible for conducting such sampling and testing as may be necessary to comply with any requirements imposed by the Property Owner as a condition of accepting the excess earth.

Operational Constraint (Environmental) – Management of Excess Earth with Salt Impacts SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 8.0 Greenways and Open Space Linkages (Section 4.2.1) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.1.4 8.1 No impacts to greenways or MTO 8.1.1 None required. open space linkages are MNR anticipated. MOE N/A NCC 9.0 Land Use (Section 4.2.2) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.1 and Table 6.5 9.1 No impacts to current land MTO 9.1.1 None required. uses are anticipated. City of Ottawa N/A 10.0 Aesthetics and Landscape (Section 4.2.3) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.4 and Table 6.5 10.1 The preparation of the MTO 10.1.1 A Landscape Plan has been developed and will be followed to revegetate disturbed areas and temporary construction staging MNR provide enhanced landscaping using native trees, shrubs, and seed mixes, as appropriate for area and construction access MOE the site conditions and in accordance with CSD recommendations. The following areas will be routes will result in minor NCC revegetated:

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies disturbance to the existing City of  Within the temporary construction staging area located within the MTO right-of-way on the landscape and vegetation Ottawa north side of Chamberlain Avenue between Kent Street and Bank Street; within the project limits.  Within the northeast quadrant of the MTO right-of-way on the east side of the overpass structure and north of Highway 417; and  Within the southwest quadrant on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp embankment. The Landscape Plan will use native trees, shrubs and seed mixes.

As per the Landscape Plan, vegetated areas disturbed during construction will be reinstated. The landscape design includes native species which have high durability (i.e. salt/wind tolerant, regional hardiness) and provide seasonal interest through colour, form and texture while conforming to the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Contract Drawings Sod – Item Code 0803-0006 Seed and Mulch – Item Code 0899-0051 Shrubs, 600 mm – Item Code 0899-5402 Shrubs, 1.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5403 Coniferous Trees, 2.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5409 Coniferous Trees, 2.0 m Height – Item Code 0899-5410 Deciduous Trees, 50 mm Caliper – Item Code 0899-5415 Deciduous Trees, 60 mm Caliper – Item Code 0899-5416 Special Provision – Construction Specification for Tree and Shrub Planting 10.2.1 In accordance with CSD recommendations, segments of black picket fencing will be installed along Kent Street adjacent to the bridge site to maintain openness around the structure. Black vinyl chain link fencing will be installed along the north side of Chamberlain Avenue as part of the reinstatement of the temporary construction staging area.

Contract Drawings Snow Fence - Item Code 0599-5320 11.0 Traffic Operations (Section 4.2.4) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.2 11.1 Lane and ramp closures MTO 11.1.1 A Traffic and Incident Management Plan (TIMP) was prepared as part of the Detail Design associated with the rapid City of project and was presented to the City of Ottawa Traffic Incident Management Group. bridge replacement are Ottawa required on Highway 417 and The Contractor should be required to develop a Traffic Control Management Plan and Incident will potentially result in traffic Management Plan, which include actions to mitigate impacts to traffic during construction, as delays and queues. specified in the Contract documents.

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies Traffic Control Management Plan – Item Code 9999-5021 Incident Management Plan – Item Code 9999-5020 11.1.2 The rapid replacement will only occur on a weekend.

The O’Connor Street North westbound on-ramp will only be closed from 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday to 5:00 a.m. on the Monday of the rapid replacement weekend.

The Parkdale eastbound on-ramp and the Carling eastbound on-ramps will only be closed from 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday to 11:00 a.m. on the Sunday of the rapid replacement weekend.

Closure of lanes on Highway 417 will not commence until 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday of the rapid replacement weekend, with full closure of the highway beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Two (2) lanes will be open on Highway 417 in each direction by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday following the rapid replacement operations.

The remaining lanes on Highway 417 will be reopened by 5:00 a.m. on the Monday following the rapid replacement operations.

One (1) lane of the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be reopened two (2) weeks after the rapid replacement operations.

Operational Constraint – Highway 417 (Queensway) Full Closure 11.1.3 Closures will be restricted to off-peak periods and will be subject to Holiday restrictions, where feasible.

SP – 100F08M: Protection of Public Traffic 11.1.4 Applicable signage and advance notification will be provided for closures and lane reductions.

Contract Drawings Traffic Control Signing – Item Code 0706-0010 Traffic Control Management Plan – Item Code 9999-5021 Incident Management Plan – Item Code 9999-5020 11.2 Full closures of City streets are MTO 11.2.1 Pre-closure signage will be erected a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance at all closure required during rapid City of points. replacement operations and Ottawa will potentially result in traffic All closed City streets will be reopened to traffic following the rapid replacement operations by

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies delays and queues. Monday at 7:00 a.m. On Chamberlain Avenue, a minimum of two (2) lanes will be provided between Kent Street and Bank Street.

Operational Constraint – City Street Closures – Rapid Superstructure Replacement 11.3 Potential impacts to the MTO 11.3.1 The Contractor should maintain access for fire and ambulance services for the buildings and operation of Emergency City of residents on Chamberlain Avenue between Lyon Street and Bank Street, with access to Services resulting from the Ottawa Chamberlain via Bank. movement of the rapid (including replacement equipment to and Emergency Operational Constraint – Maintenance of Emergency Services from the staging area to the Services) 11.3.2 City of Ottawa police presence will be provided along proposed detour routes during rapid bridge site, as well as the replacement operations. temporary storage of the eastbound lane existing SP : Control of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic – City Streets structure, which require the 11.3.3 Staff representatives from fire and ambulance services will be included in the Incident use of Chamberlain Avenue. Management Team.

Incident Management Plan – Item Code 9999-5020 12.0 Pedestrian and Cyclist Access (Section 4.2.5) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.1 and Table 6.5 12.1 Impacts to pedestrian access MTO 12.1.1 The Contractor will be responsible for vehicular and pedestrian traffic control on or adjacent to to City streets are expected on City of City streets and should be required to develop a Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan the sidewalk on east side of Ottawa (CSPCP) which will ensure the provision of a safe and accessible path of travel for all Kent Street North during Property pedestrians, including those with disabilities and/or increased mobility needs. The CSPCP preparation of the eastbound Owners should address: pedestrian signage; directional signing; sidewalk maintenance; relocation, off-ramp and Chamberlain maintenance and removal of pedestrian barriers; all necessary delineation to provide a side Avenue eastbound to Kent environment for pedestrians; and accommodation of pedestrians either through or around the Street North (left-turning lane construction site via a 1.5 m wide hard surfaced pedestrian facility along at least one side of under the bridge to Catherine the corridor at all times, with access to all buildings and street crossings. Street) to provide SPMTs access to the structure; on the Traffic Control Signing – Item Code 0706-0010 sidewalk on the east side of SP: Control of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic – City Streets Only Kent Street North and on SP: Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan Chamberlain Avenue from 12.1.2 During temporary sidewalk closures on Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street North, advance Lyon Street to Bank Street signage should be put in place to direct pedestrians to safe routes through or around the during the full closure of construction work zone for safety purposes. Specific closures will be dependent on the Chamberlain during the rapid Contractor’s timing and sequence of construction activities. Where pedestrians must be replacement weekend; and on detoured, the Contractor should install bilingual signage at the intersection preceding the the sidewalk on the east side detour. During the closure of the sidewalk on the east side of under the bridge between of Kent Street North during Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street, pedestrians will be detoured to use the sidewalk

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies reinstatement of Chamberlain on Bank Street. During the rapid replacement operations, there will be no pedestrian access Avenue eastbound to Kent on Chamberlain Avenue between Lyon Street and Bank Street, or on the sidewalk on the east Street North (left-turning lane side under the bridge between Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street. under the bridge to Catherine Street). Traffic Control Signing – Item Code 0706-0010 SP: Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan 12.2 Pedestrian access to bus MTO 12.2.1 Access by buses and pedestrians to all existing bus stops on Chamberlain Avenue will be stops on Chamberlain Avenue City of maintained at all times, except during the rapid replacement weekend. The Contractor will will be impacted during the Ottawa provide OC Transpo at least five (5) working days’ notice to coordinate adjustments required rapid replacement weekend. OC Transpo to their facilities as a result of construction works.

Traffic Control Signing – Item Code 0706-0010 SP: Control of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic – City Streets Only 13.0 Property Requirements (Section 4.2.6) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.1 13.1 There are no property MTO 13.1.1 None required. requirements as part of the Property proposed works for this Owners N/A project, therefore mitigation is not required. 14.0 Air Quality (Section 4.2.7) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.6 and Table 6.5 14.1 The contribution of the overall MTO 14.1.1 None required. Highway 417 Expansion MOE Project is projected to be N/A below applicable government guidelines for air quality and would have an unnoticeable and insignificant impact on smog pollutants. Therefore, mitigation is not proposed. 15.0 Noise (Section 4.2.8) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.2.5 and Table 6.5 15.1 As the study area is largely MTO 15.3.1 The Contractor will abide by all municipal noise control by-laws for the day-to-day construction. occupied by commercial MOE A noise by-law exemption will be obtained prior to construction for required night work. businesses and private City of residences and contains an Ottawa SP 199F31: Environmental Exemptions and Permits embassy, religious institutions 15.3.2 Equipment should be maintained in an operating condition that prevents unnecessary noise, and a public school, numerous including but not limited to non-defective muffler systems, properly secured components, and noise sensitive receptors are the lubrication of moving parts. present.

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies SP 199F33: Construction Noise Constraints It is anticipated that there will be an increase in noise levels 15.3.3 Idling of equipment should be restricted to the minimum necessary to perform the specified during construction. Night-time work. work will be required in order to minimize traffic closure SP 199F33: Construction Noise Constraints impacts on the highway, and on Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street North. 16.0 Utilities (Section 4.2.9) TESR Reference: None 16.1 There are several utilities MTO 16.1.1 One Hydro Ottawa guy pole located on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue and existing within the travel path of the Hydro Ottawa City of Ottawa lighting davits will be temporarily removed and replaced following the rapid rapid replacement equipment City of replacement operations. that require temporary Ottawa relocation and reinstatement to A City of Ottawa water hydrant will be temporarily moved by City of Ottawa work crews on the accommodate the proposed day of the rapid replacement operations. works. Contract Drawings 16.2 A 1220 mm watermain is MTO 16.2.1 The Contractor should protect and monitor the existing 1220 mm watermain as specified in the located on the north side of City of Contract documents. Protection and monitoring of the existing 1220 mm watermain is required Chamberlain Avenue between Ottawa during all stages of construction and for the full duration of all the work to be performed / Bank Street and Percy Street. constructed in the vicinity of the existing 1220 mm watermain. A portion of the watermain is located under the concrete Operational Constraint (Structural) – Loading Restriction and Proximity Limit for road base of Chamberlain Working Near to the Existing 1220 mm Watermain Avenue, with a large portion Operational Constraint – Large Diameter Watermains Over 300 mm located just north of the north curb line and not under the concrete slab. CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 17.0 Cultural Heritage (Section 4.3.1) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.3.1 17.1 Potential for impacts to cultural MTO 17.1.1 A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report was prepared for the Kent Street Overpass as per the heritage value of the Kent MTCS Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines and it was not determined to meet the threshold to be Street overpass structure. considered provincially important and worthy of inclusion on the Ontario Heritage Bridge List. No further mitigation is required.

N/A

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I.D. # Issues/Concerns Concerned I.D. # Mitigation/Protection/Monitoring Potential Effects Agencies 18.0 Archaeology (Section 4.3.2) TESR Reference: Section 6.2.3.1 and Table 6.5 18.1 No archaeological resources MTO 18.1.1 In the event that deeply buried archaeological deposits are discovered in the course of were found during MTCS construction, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (416-314-1177) should be notified Archaeological Assessments, immediately. Should previously undocumented archaeological resources be discovered, they however there is potential for may be new archaeological sites and therefore subject to Section 48 (1) of the Ontario impact to archaeological Heritage Act. The proponent or person discovering the archaeological resources must cease resources. alteration of the site immediately and engage a licensed consultant archaeologist to carry out a determination of their nature and significance.

General Conditions of the Contract 18.1.2 In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Consumer Service (1-800-889-9768) should be notified. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport should also be contacted to ensure that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be a contravention of the Ontario Heritage Act.

General Conditions of the Contract NOTE: The TESR Reference is to the environmental issues, potential effects and mitigation measures and proposed mitigation and commitments to future work tables contained within the MTO Highway 417 (Ottawa Queensway) from Highway 416 Easterly to Anderson Road Preliminary Design Study And Environmental Assessment Transportation Environmental Study Report GWP 663-93-00 (January 2007).

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5 MONITORING

The Ministry of Transportation has an internal process to identify and address updates to the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and MTO Special Provisions. This includes on-going review of unanticipated events that occur during other construction contracts and incorporation of required updates into future contract provisions. This helps to assess the effectiveness of the contract provisions to ensure that they are providing the expected control and/or protection.

An independent on-site Contract Administrator (CA Consultant) is retained by MTO to ensure that construction proceeds as per the contract documentation, including environmental protection.

During construction, the on-site CA Consultant ensures that implementation of mitigating measures and key design features are consistent with the contract requirements. In addition, the effectiveness of the environmental impact mitigation measures is assessed to ensure that:  Individual mitigation measures are providing the expected control and/or protection;  Composite control and/or protection provided by the mitigation measures is adequate; and  Additional mitigation measures are provided, as required, for any unanticipated environmental problems that may develop during construction.

In the event that problems develop, the CA Consultant is there to ensure that MTO and appropriate agencies are contacted.

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Design and Construction Report

APPENDIX A Notification Material NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN (WP 4033-08-01) THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01). The project involves the following components:  Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. THE PROCESS This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group “B” undertakings under the Ministry of Transportation’s Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to present findings and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day public review period. A Notice of DCR Submission will be published in local newspapers at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. COMMENTS We are interested in hearing any comments that you may have regarding this study. If you wish to obtain additional information or provide input, please contact the Consultant Project Manager or MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below, or visit the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Ltd. Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this study, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). With the exception of personal information, all comments will be part of the public record. Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: [email protected]. AVIS DE DÉBUT D’ÉTUDE REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT CONCEPTION DÉTAILLÉE (WP 4033-08-01) L’ÉTUDE Le ministère des Transports (MTO) a retenu MMM Group Limited pour effectuer la conception détaillée relative au remplacement de la structure du passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 (rue Kent) (WP 4033-08-01). Ce projet comprend les éléments suivants :  remplacement du passage supérieur de la rue Kent au moyen de techniques de construction à remplacement rapide;  préparation d’une zone provisoire pour l’aménagement d’aires en vue des activités de remplacement du pont, y compris la construction de nouveaux tabliers et la démolition des ponts actuels;  construction de nouveaux murs antibruit sur les parois sud et remplacement de l’actuelle barrière à neige sur les parois nord à l’ouest du pont;  travaux de construction connexes, y compris le drainage, la protection des bords de la route, l’éclairage et le déplacement des services publics;  travaux de construction sur la rue Kent, l’avenue Chamberlain et la bretelle de sortie en direction est pour que l’équipement de remplacement rapide ait accès à l’emplacement du pont à partir de la zone provisoire pour construction par étapes; et  gestion de la circulation, conjointement avec la Ville d’Ottawa, pour l’aménagement d’aires en vue de la construction et du remplacement rapide. LE PROCESSUS Cette étude est conforme aux exigences du processus de planification environnementale approuvé pour les projets du groupe « B », en vertu de l'Évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour les installations de transport provinciales (2000), du ministère des Transports, qui offre au public la possibilité d’exprimer ses commentaires pendant toute la durée du projet. La conception préliminaire a été documentée dans un rapport d’étude environnementale pour les transports (REET), qui a reçu l’autorisation environnementale en 2008. Une séance d’information publique (SIP) aura lieu pour présenter les conclusions et donner aux intervenants l’occasion d’examiner et de commenter la conception détaillée proposée. Des avis seront publiés dans des journaux locaux avant la SIP pour faire connaître l’heure, la date et le lieu de la rencontre. Dès l’achèvement de la conception détaillée, un rapport de conception et de construction (RCC) sera préparé et mis à la disposition du public durant 30 jours. Un avis de présentation du RCC paraîtra alors dans les journaux locaux pour expliquer le processus d’examen et indiquer les lieux où le RCC pourra être consulté. COMMENTAIRES Nous accueillerons volontiers tous vos commentaires éventuels sur cette étude. Si vous avez des questions ou des commentaires à formuler, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec l’une ou l’autre des deux personnes ci-dessous (le chargé de projet de la firme-conseil ou l’ingénieur principal du MTO), ou à vous rendre sur le site Web du projet à www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. M. Steve Regel, P.Eng. M. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Chargé de projet de la firme Ingénieur principal chargé du projet du MTO MMM Group Ltd. Ministère des Transports, Région de l’Est 1145, chemin Hunt Club, Suite 300 1355, boul. John Counter, sac postal 4000 Ottawa (Ont.) K1V 0Y3 Kingston (Ont.) K7L 5A3 Tél. : (613) 736-7200 Tél. : (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (sans frais) 1-800-267-0295 (sans frais) Téléc. : (613) 736-8710 Téléc. : (613) 540-5106 Courriel : [email protected] Courriel : [email protected] Si vous avez des besoins spéciaux en matière d’accessibilité et désirez participer à cette étude, veuillez communiquer avec un des membres de l’équipe nommés ci-dessus. Les renseignements seront recueillis conformément à la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée (LAIPVP). À l’exception des renseignements personnels, tous les commentaires seront du domaine public. Des renseignements sont disponibles en français au numéro (613) 736-7200, poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel : [email protected]. Study Commencement Letter - Local Elected Representatives

Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports

Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 540-5120 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 540-5120 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings

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<> <> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: COMMENCEMENT OF DETAIL DESIGN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed public notice. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the study and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. </p><p>Please be advised that the Ontario Government Notice (OGN) advertising Study Commencement will be published in local newspapers as follows: </p><p>The Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Le Droit Wednesday, October 16, 2013 </p><p>A copy of the notice is attached for your information. </p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>1 </p><p>A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to present findings and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers and an invitation letter will be sent in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. </p><p>Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day review period. Newspaper notices will be published and a letter will be sent at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. </p><p>Should you require further information, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. More information is also available on the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this study, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Mr. Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>INCLUDE NEWSPAPER NOTICES </p><p>2 </p><p>Study Commencement Letter - Aboriginal Communities </p><p>Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports </p><p>Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 540-5120 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 540-5120 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings </p><p><<DATE>> </p><p><<NAME>> <<TITLE>> <<ORGANIZATION>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: COMMENCEMENT OF DETAIL DESIGN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the study and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. </p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to present findings and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers and an invitation letter will be sent to the study mailing list in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. </p><p>1 </p><p>Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day review period. Newspaper notices will be published and letters will be sent to the study mailing list at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. </p><p>Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessments were undertaken during preliminary design. These investigations found no evidence of archaeological resources within the existing right-of-way of Highway 417, which has been significantly disturbed. Removal of small amounts of vegetation within the study area will be mitigated through tree protection and replacement where feasible. A landscape plan will be developed to mitigate for the loss of existing vegetation in areas disturbed by construction. Impacts to fish and fish habitat are not anticipated as a result of this project. </p><p>Please provide any information, comments or questions that you may have regarding this project by Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Should you require further information regarding this study, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. You can also visit the project website for more information at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Mr. Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>ATTACH KEY MAP </p><p>2 </p><p>Study Commencement Letter - External Agencies </p><p><<DATE>> </p><p><<NAME>> <<TITLE>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> </p><p>RE: COMMENCEMENT OF DETAIL DESIGN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the study and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. </p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers and an invitation letter will be sent to the study mailing list in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. </p><p>Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day review period. Newspaper notices will be published and letters will be sent to the study mailing list at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. </p><p>Please provide any information, comments or questions that you may have regarding this project by Wednesday, October 30, 2013 on the attached comment form, or in a separate letter. Should you require further information regarding this study, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below, or visit the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Ltd. Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd </p><p>ATTACH COMMENT SHEET & KEY MAP </p><p>2 </p><p>Study Commencement Letter – Technical Advisory Committee </p><p>October 16, 2013 </p><p>Attention: Sir/Madam Member of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) </p><p>RE: COMMENCEMENT OF DETAIL DESIGN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the study and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. </p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers and an invitation letter will be sent to the study mailing list in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. </p><p>Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day review period. Newspaper notices will be published and letters will be sent to the study mailing list at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. </p><p>Please provide any information, comments or questions that you may have regarding this project by Wednesday, October 30, 2013 on the attached comment form, or in a separate letter. Should you require further information regarding this study, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below, or visit the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Ltd. Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>2 HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>COMMENT FORM </p><p>Type of Project: Detail Design Environmental Assessment Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (Group “B” projects) Type: Project Location: City of Ottawa – See enclosed Key Map </p><p>Agency Name & Division or Branch: </p><p>COMMENTS: </p><p>1. Does your organization wish to participate in this project?  YES  NO </p><p>2. If yes to the above, please provide the contact name, telephone #, address and e-mail for future correspondence. Contact Name: Telephone #: Address: </p><p>E-mail: </p><p>3. Preferred method of correspondence?  Email  Regular Mail </p><p>4. Please provide any information, questions, comments or concerns your agency may have at this time. </p><p>For further information regarding this project, please visit www.queenswayexpansioneast.com or contact the Consultant Environmental Planner, Mr. Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP, MMM Group Limited. </p><p>PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL THIS FORM BACK BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 </p><p>FAX#: (613) 736-8710 EMAIL: dickinsont@mmm.ca </p><p>ATTN: Mr. Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 </p><p>Study Commencement Letter - Members of the Public / Interest Groups </p><p><<DATE>> </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> </p><p>RE: COMMENCEMENT OF DETAIL DESIGN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the study and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. </p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of the detail design phase is to prepare the approved plan for implementation, including preparing contract documents, refining the mitigation strategy, and obtaining required approvals/permits. </p><p>A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed detail design. Notices will be published in local newspapers and an invitation letter will be sent to the study mailing list in advance of the PIC to advertise the time, date, and location of the meeting. </p><p>Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day review period. Newspaper notices will be published and letters will be sent to the study mailing list at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the DCR can be reviewed. </p><p>Should you require further information regarding this study, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below, or visit the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Ltd. Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this study, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd </p><p>ATTACH KEY MAP </p><p>2 </p><p>See Appendix B for Public Information Centre notification material contained in the appendices of the Public Information Centre Summary Report NOTICE OF SUBMISSION - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01). The project involves the following components:  Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>THE PROCESS This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the Ministry of Transportation’s Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that a Design and Construction Report (DCR) has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. The DCR is available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 </p><p>Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. </p><p>COMMENTS Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact either the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Project Engineer listed below. You can also visit the project website for more information. Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). With the exception of personal information, all comments will be part of the public record. Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>AVIS DE DÉPÔT – RAPPORT SUR LA CONCEPTION ET LA CONSTRUCTION REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT CONCEPTION DÉTAILLÉE (WP 4033-08-01) L’ÉTUDE Le ministère des Transports de l’Ontario (MTO) a retenu les services de MMM Group Limited pour effectuer la conception détaillée relative au remplacement de la structure du passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 (rue Kent) (WP 4033-08-01). Ce projet comprend les éléments suivants :  Remplacement du passage supérieur de la rue Kent au moyen de techniques de construction à remplacement rapide  Préparation d’une zone provisoire de rassemblement clôturée en vue des activités de remplacement du pont, y compris la construction de nouveaux tabliers et la démolition des ponts actuels  Remplacement de l’actuelle barrière à neige sur les parois nord à l’ouest du pont et à travers le pont  Travaux de construction connexes, y compris le drainage, la protection des bords de la route, l’éclairage et le déplacement des services publics  Travaux de construction sur la rue Kent, l’avenue Chamberlain et la bretelle de sortie en direction est pour permettre l’accès à l’emplacement du pont à partir de la zone provisoire de rassemblement en vue du transport de l’équipement de remplacement rapide  Gestion de la circulation, en collaboration avec la Ville d’Ottawa, pour les phases des travaux de construction et les opérations de remplacement rapide. Avant, pendant et après les opérations de remplacement, il faudra réduire des voies ou en fermer complètement sur l’autoroute 417 en directions est et ouest, la bretelle de sortie en direction est de la rue Kent, l’avenue Chamberlain Ouest vers la rue Kent Nord, et l’avenue Chamberlain proprement dite. Pendant les opérations de remplacement, des fermetures supplémentaires seront nécessaires sur la rue Percy entre la rue Catherine et l’avenue Chamberlain, et sur la rue Percy, la rue Lyon, l’avenue Glendale, et l’avenue Imperial à l’avenue Chamberlain. </p><p>LE PROCESSUS Ce projet s’est déroulé conformément au processus approuvé de planification environnementale prévu pour les projets du groupe B, et ce, conformément à l’évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour les installations provinciales de transport (2000) du ministère des Transports, qui offre à la population la possibilité d’exprimer ses commentaires pendant toute la durée du projet. Le présent avis a pour objet d’informer le public qu’un rapport sur la conception et la construction (RCC) a été rédigé et sera disponible durant une période de 30 jours (du 24 novembre au 23 décembre 2014) pour consultation publique. Il figure sur le site Web du projet (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) et peut être consulté aux emplacements suivants pendant les heures normales d’ouverture : </p><p>Ville d’Ottawa Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa Centre récréatif McNabb Centre du service à la clientèle, Succursale Centrale 180, rue Percy Hôtel de ville 120, rue Metcalfe Ottawa (Ontario) K1R 6E5 110, avenue Laurier Ouest Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 5M2 Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 1J1 </p><p>Du lundi au vendredi : de 8 h 30 à 17 h Du lundi au jeudi : de 10 h à 21 h Du lundi au jeudi : de 8 h à 22 h Vendredi : de 10 h à 18 h Vendredi et samedi : de 8 h à 20 h Samedi : de 10 h à 17 h Dimanche : de 9 h à 20 h Dimanche : de 13 h à 17 h COMMENTAIRES Les personnes intéressées sont encouragées à examiner le RCC et à formuler des commentaires d’ici le 23 décembre 2014. Si aucune préoccupation ne subsiste après la période d’examen de 30 jours, aucune autre documentation ne sera préparée et la construction pourra commencer sans autre préavis. Si vous avez des questions ou des commentaires, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec une des personnes indiquées ci-dessous ou à visiter le site Web du projet : M. Steve Regel, ing. M. Peter Freure, ing. Chargé de projet de la firme-conseil Ingénieur principal chargé du projet du MTO MMM Group Limited Ministère des Transports, Région de l’Est 1145, chemin Hunt Club, bureau 300 1355, boul. John Counter, sac postal 4000 Ottawa (Ontario) K1V 0Y3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tél. : 613 736-7200 Tél. : 613 547-1740 1 877 998-9912 (sans frais) 1 800 267-0295 (sans frais) Téléc. : 613 736-8710 Téléc. : 613 540-5106 Courriel : regels@mmm.ca Courriel : peter.freure@ontario.ca Si vous avez des besoins spéciaux en matière d’accessibilité pour participer à ce projet, veuillez communiquer avec un des membres de l’équipe de projet dont les noms figurent ci-dessus. Les renseignements seront recueillis conformément à la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée. À l’exception des renseignements personnels, tous les commentaires deviendront du domaine public. Des renseignements sont disponibles en français au 613 736-7200, poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, ing.; courriel : bissonm@mmm.ca. DCR Submission Letter to Local Elected Representatives </p><p>Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports </p><p>Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 547-1740 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 547-1740 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings </p><p>November 19, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: SUBMISSION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01). The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a Design and Construction Report (DCR), documenting the detail design and associated environmental protection plan, has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. The DCR will also be made available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>1 </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 Monday to Thursday: Monday to Friday: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. </p><p>Please be advised that the Ontario Government Notice (OGN) advertising submission of the DCR will be published in local newspapers as follows: </p><p>The Ottawa Citizen Monday, November 24, 2014 Ottawa Le Droit Monday, November 24, 2014 </p><p>A copy of the notice is attached for your information. </p><p>Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. </p><p>Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Peter Freure, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Mr. Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Attach English and French Notices </p><p>2 </p><p>DCR Submission Letter to Aboriginal Communities </p><p>Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports </p><p>Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 540-5130 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 547-1740 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings </p><p>November 19, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: SUBMISSION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01). The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a Design and Construction Report (DCR), documenting the detail design and associated environmental protection plan, has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. The DCR will also be made available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>1 </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 Monday to Thursday: Monday to Friday: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. </p><p>If requested, a digital copy of the DCR can also be provided via email. </p><p>Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. </p><p>Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Peter Freure, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Mr. Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Attach English and French Notices </p><p>2 </p><p>DCR Submission Letter to External Agencies </p><p>November 24, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> <<TITLE>> </p><p>RE: SUBMISSION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a Design and Construction Report (DCR), documenting the detail design and associated environmental protection plan, has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. </p><p>The DCR will also be made available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>1 </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 Monday to Thursday: Monday to Friday: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. </p><p>Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact either the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Project Engineer listed below. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P. Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng., Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Attach Key Map </p><p>2 </p><p>DCR Submission Letter to Technical Advisory Committee </p><p>November 24, 2014 </p><p>Attention: Sir / Madam Member of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) </p><p>RE: SUBMISSION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a Design and Construction Report (DCR), documenting the detail design and associated environmental protection plan, has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. </p><p>The DCR will also be made available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>1 </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 Monday to Thursday: Monday to Friday: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. </p><p>Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact either the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Project Engineer listed below. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P. Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng., Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Attach Key Map </p><p>2 </p><p>DCR Submission Letter to Members of the Public / Interest Groups </p><p>November 24, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> <<TITLE>> </p><p>RE: SUBMISSION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary fenced construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of and across the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, the left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. During rapid replacement operations, additional closures will be required on Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue, and on Percy Street, Lyon Street, Glendale Avenue, and Imperial Avenue at Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a Design and Construction Report (DCR), documenting the detail design and associated environmental protection plan, has been prepared and will be available from November 24, 2014 to December 23, 2014 for a 30-day public review period. </p><p>The DCR will also be made available on the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) and can be reviewed at the following locations during normal hours of operation: </p><p>1 </p><p>City of Ottawa Ottawa Public Library McNabb Recreation Centre Client Service Centre, City Hall Main Branch 180 Percy Street 110 Laurier Avenue West 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 Monday to Thursday: Monday to Friday: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. </p><p>Interested persons are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by December 23, 2014. If there are no outstanding concerns after the 30-day review period has expired, further documentation will not be prepared and construction may commence without further notice. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact either the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Project Engineer listed below. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Peter Freure, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 547-1740 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: peter.freure@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P. Eng., Courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Peter Freure, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Attach Key Map </p><p>2 </p><p>KEY MAP HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>Design and Construction Report </p><p>APPENDIX B Public Information Centre Summary Report & Appendices </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT: (WP 4033-08-01) Detail Design CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES (GROUP B) </p><p>PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (July 9, 2014) SUMMARY REPORT </p><p>August 2014 </p><p>Ottawa, Ontario </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p>TABLE OF CONTENTS </p><p>Introduction ...... 1 </p><p>Purpose ...... 2 </p><p>Location, Date and Time ...... 2 </p><p>Methods of Notification ...... 2 </p><p>Project Team Representatives ...... 3 </p><p>Format and Material Displayed ...... 3 </p><p>Attendance ...... 4 </p><p>Website ...... 4 </p><p>Summary of Comments ...... 4 </p><p>Next Steps ...... 14 </p><p>LIST OF TABLES </p><p>Table 1: Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) - Summary of Comments Received & Responses ...... 6 </p><p>LIST OF APPENDICES </p><p>Appendix A – Newspaper Notices </p><p>Appendix B – Notification Letters </p><p>Appendix C – PIC Display Materials </p><p>Appendix D – Comments Received </p><p> i </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p>INTRODUCTION </p><p>The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to prepare the Detail Design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) in the City of Ottawa. </p><p>Between 2002 and 2008, MTO completed a Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EA) study to review infrastructure and operational issues on Highway 417 from Highway 416 to Anderson Road. The study examined existing and future problems and opportunities and developed a Recommended Plan to guide the future evolution of the Queensway over the next 20 years. In general, the Recommended Plan involves widening Highway 417 from 3 mainline lanes to 4 lanes in each direction from Highway 416 to Carling Avenue and from Metcalfe Street to OR 174. </p><p>Following approval of the EA in 2008, the Ministry is proceeding with implementation of the Recommended Plan, including completion of Detail Design and contract preparation for specific elements of the plan. The current project undergoing Detail Design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off- ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (to Catherine Street), and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>This project is being carried out in accordance with the approved planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation’s Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (MTO, 2000), which has been approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. At the conclusion of the Detail Design study, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared for the project and will include: </p><p> A description of the Recommended Plan, including any changes to transportation engineering and environmental issues identified in Preliminary Design;  A summary of stakeholder consultation; and  A detailed description of anticipated environmental effects and recommended mitigation measures that will be incorporated into construction documents. </p><p>The DCR will be made available for a 30-day public review period. Newspaper notices will be published at that time to explain the review process and identify the locations where the DCR is available for viewing. Upon completion of the public review period, the project will be considered to have met the requirements </p><p>1 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p> of MTO’s Class EA. Under the Class EA, there are no ‘bump-up’ (Part II Order) opportunities for Group ‘B’ projects during the DCR review. </p><p>This report documents the comments and questions received from external agencies and members of the public during and following the Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project. The PIC was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. This report will be included as part of the DCR for this project. </p><p>PURPOSE </p><p>Public Information Centres (PICs) provide stakeholders who are most likely to be affected by a proposed project with the opportunity to review planning and project information and discuss their concerns with members of the Project Team. </p><p>The purpose of this PIC was to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review and comment on the following elements of the project: </p><p> The overall study process;  Existing conditions in the study area;  Plans for the proposed overpass replacement;  Construction staging and implementation; and  Anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation. </p><p>LOCATION, DATE AND TIME </p><p>The PIC was held as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 </p><p>Location: Dalhousie Community Centre (Room 31) 755 <a href="/tags/Somerset_Street_(Ottawa)/" rel="tag">Somerset Street</a> West, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 </p><p>Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>A session was offered from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in advance of the PIC for any interested local elected officials, Aboriginal community representatives, and external agency representatives. </p><p>METHODS OF NOTIFICATION </p><p>Newspaper Advertisement </p><p>On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, an English newspaper notice was published in the Ottawa Citizen and a French newspaper notice was published in Le Droit to inform stakeholders of the upcoming PIC. Copies of the newspaper notices are provided in Appendix A. </p><p>2 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p>Direct Mailings </p><p>PIC notification letters and copies of the PIC notice were distributed by mail to local elected officials and Aboriginal community representatives on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. </p><p>In addition, notification letters and a key plan of the study area were distributed by mail and email to external agencies, residents in the vicinity of the Kent Street Overpass, interest groups, and other stakeholders on the project contact list on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. </p><p>Copies of the notification letters are provided in Appendix B. </p><p>PROJECT TEAM REPRESENTATIVES </p><p>The following members of the Project Team were available at the PIC to discuss the project with attendees: </p><p> Mr. Kevin Gibbs MTO Senior Project Engineer (Bilingual)  Mr. Kevin Ogilvie MTO Senior Environmental Planner  Mr. Steve Regel Consultant Project Manager, MMM Group  Mr. Tim Dickinson Consultant Environmental Planner, MMM Group  Ms. Anita Sott Consultant Planner, MMM Group  Ms. Meghan MacMillan Consultant Planner, MMM Group (Bilingual) </p><p>FORMAT AND MATERIAL DISPLAYED </p><p>This PIC was organized as an informal “drop-in” style session which allowed interested stakeholders to review, discuss, and provide comments on any aspect of the project. Attendees were greeted upon arrival and were encouraged to sign the register and to submit written comments on the comment forms provided. </p><p>Bilingual display panels were placed around the room and representatives from the Project Team, including bilingual team members, were available to answer questions and discuss the project with attendees. The display materials (provided in Appendix C) covered the following topics: </p><p> Welcome / PIC Information;  Detail Design Study Process;  Background & Preliminary Design;  Detail Design Scope of Work;  Existing Structural Conditions and Recommended Plan;  Existing Environmental Conditions;  Recommended Plan – Highway 417 Construction;  Recommended Plan – Kent Street Construction;  Recommended Plan – Rapid Lift Staging Area;  Summary of Construction Staging;  Construction Staging – Work Stage Locations;  Construction Staging – Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue;  Construction Staging – Highway 417; </p><p>3 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p> Construction Staging – Kent Street Eastbound Off-ramp Prior to and After Rapid Lift;  Highway 417 Full Closure Detour Routes during Rapid Replacement;  Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North Closure Detour Route;  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation; and  Next Steps. </p><p>Display boards and project updates were posted to the project website (www.queenswayexpansioneast.com) at approximately 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2014. During the PIC, it was explained that the display boards would become available on the project website for online viewing. The project website address was provided on the “Next Steps” display board. </p><p>PIC attendees were also encouraged to approach any Project Team members with their questions or concerns and to provide written comments on the comment sheets provided at the PIC, or within a two- week period following the PIC. The completed comment sheets, subsequent comments received by email, and related responses are detailed in Table 1. </p><p>ATTENDANCE </p><p>During the course of the advance session (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM) and the PIC (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM), a total of fifteen (15) individuals signed the register. </p><p>Attendees included: </p><p> One (1) representative from the office of MPP Yasir Naqvi;  City of Ottawa staff;  Property owners in the vicinity of the Kent Street Overpass; and  Members of the general public. </p><p>WEBSITE </p><p>As noted above, a website for the Highway 417 Expansion Project (GWP 4091-07-00 & GWP 4320-06- 00) was created to provide project information, updates and documents to interested stakeholders. The project website is available at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Following publication of the newspaper notices advertising the PIC and leading up to the event date (June 25 – July 9, 2014 inclusive), the website had 619 visits. During the two-week period following the PIC (July 10 – July 23, 2014 inclusive), the website had 680 visits. </p><p>SUMMARY OF COMMENTS </p><p>PIC attendees were encouraged to complete comment sheets. The following represents a brief summary of comments received for the project during and in the two weeks following the PIC. </p><p>Two (2) comment sheets were submitted at the PIC, one (1) of which required a response. An additional seven (7) comments were received in advance of or following the PIC by email and which required a response. </p><p>4 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p>The majority of comments and questions received pertained to the following: </p><p> Impacts of the required City street closures on individual properties, including impacts to property access for property owners on Chamberlain Avenue and Catherine Street;  Inquiries regarding the recommended plan for the bridge replacement including the rapid replacement process and duration;  Inquiries regarding the planned date for the overpass replacement and required City street and highway lane and ramp closures;  Construction staging, anticipated timing and associated traffic impacts and detours;  Availability of the PIC materials on the project website;  MTO notification protocols for the PIC;  Clarification regarding the location of noise barrier retrofits and construction timing as part of this project and other ongoing detail design projects in the Highway 417 corridor; and  Inquiries regarding the permission of parkland or publicly accessible linear landscaping within the MTO Highway 417 right-of-way. </p><p>Table 1 represents a summary of the comments received regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement project. These comments were received through comment sheets, phone calls, email, and the project website and are presented in the table in no particular order. </p><p>The tables also include a summary of how the comments were addressed. All comments requiring a response have been responded to with a letter or email addressing the submitter’s comments, questions and/or concerns. </p><p>Please Note: Comment Sheets (CS) and other comments received (CR) have been given a reference number (top right corner) and are included in Appendix D. Personal information has been removed in all submitted comments, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. </p><p>5 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>Table 1: Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) - Summary of Comments Received & Responses </p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? CS. 1 N  Expressed concerns regarding vibration at  The PIC Comment sheet submitted indicated that a response was their home as a result of construction works not required. during site preparation, from uneven  A previous response was provided to the individual by email on June roadway and heavy construction traffic, and 4, 2014 to address the same concerns, and included the following: when old structures are demolished. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for submitting a comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement project. Specifically, you expressed concerns with potential impacts to your house due to vibrations associated with the bridge replacement construction works. o Please be advised that as part of the construction works for the rapid replacement of the Kent Street overpass, there will be significant work in the study area that requires the use of heavy equipment, as other alternative construction methods with smaller equipment are not technically feasible. There will not be excavation of rock at the bridge structure, as the existing foundations are being retained. However, a temporary retaining wall will be installed along Highway 417 to create the staging area. o As part of the mitigation plan for potential vibration impacts, vibration monitors will be installed along the City watermain on Chamberlain Avenue, to ensure that vibrations related to heavy construction works are kept to within safe levels and do not result in damage to the watermain located immediately on site. o Please be advised that the construction works as part of this project will be occurring approximately 100 metres to the north of <<address redacted>>. As such, vibrations issues on <<address redacted>> related to construction works are not anticipated. o A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in July 2014, at which time further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. A letter will be sent to you by email in advance of the PIC to inform you of its date and location. You will also be notified directly of the 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report.  The individual was added to the project contact list on April 28, 2014. </p><p>6 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? CS. 2 Y  Inquired if a parking pass could be issued  A response was sent by email on August 21, 2014 and included the during a City street closure so that the following: individual would not have their vehicle o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), thank you for ticketed when vehicular access to the submitting a comment sheet regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street closed street is not available and they have overpass replacement project. Specifically, you requested to be to park elsewhere in the neighbourhood. issued a parking pass for Lyon Street during the full closure of Chamberlain Avenue for the weekend of the rapid replacement in July/August 2015. o We have reviewed the on-street parking permissions on Lyon Street South, south of Highway 417. There do not appear to be any timing restrictions for on-street parking on the west side of Lyon Street South between Chamberlain Avenue and Clemow Avenue. Please be advised that on-street parking on the east side of Lyon Street in this area is not permitted. We have contacted the City of Ottawa to determine whether the restrictions on the east side of the street can be lifted during the weekend of the rapid replacement and will keep you apprised of the City’s response. o Please be advised that you will be notified directly of the upcoming 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned. CR. 1 Y  Inquired as to when the Spring 2014 public  A response was sent by email on June 4, 2014 and included the consultations will be taking place, as per following: the project schedule on the project website. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for submitting  Interested in the final underpass layout and a comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass requested that design/layout materials be replacement project. Specifically, you inquired about the timing of forwarded. public consultations and requested design / layout materials. o Please be advised that a Public Information Centre for this project is scheduled to take place in July 2014, at which time further details regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation will be presented. Design drawings are not available at this time; they will be presented at the PIC and made available on the project website following the event. o The bridge will be replaced using rapid replacement construction techniques, as per previous bridge replacements on Highway 417 at <a href="/tags/Island_Park_Drive/" rel="tag">Island Park Drive</a>, Clyde Avenue, and Carling Avenue EB. The </p><p>7 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? new structure will be a single span slab on girder superstructure, which essentially maintains both the existing width on the highway and Kent Street. o You have been added to the project contact list and will be notified directly of the date, time, and location of the upcoming PIC and the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. Should you have any additional concerns at this time, please feel free to contact the undersigned.  The individual was added to the project contact list on May 13, 2014. CR. 2 Y  Unable to attend the PIC and requested  A response was provided by email on July 4, 2014 and included the information pertaining to the replacement following: and how it may affect their business. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for submitting your comments in the email below regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement. o Thank you for informing us that you will not be able to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC) to be held on July 9, 2014. Please be advised that all display materials that will be presented at the PIC will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street- overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ o We encourage you to review the materials when they are posted shortly following the PIC, and submit any questions, comments or concerns you may have. o Please be advised that you will be kept on the project contact list and will receive direction notification of the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. CR. 3 Y  Inquired as to the protocols in place to  A response was provided by email on July 4, 2014 and included the provide notification to interested following: stakeholders regarding the details of the o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for submitting PIC. the comments in your email below regarding email notification of  Concerned about not having received direct the Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Highway 417 notification of the PIC prior to seeing an Kent Street Overpass Replacement. advertisement in the Ottawa Citizen. o Following the receipt of your comment on May 6, 2014, you were  Concerned that ample time has not been added to the project contact list to ensure that you receive direct provided to plan to attend the PIC and notification of future consultation opportunities. As per current MTO whether feedback will be taken into protocol, letter notifications were sent by mail or email to members account. of the public and external agencies on the same day as Ontario </p><p>8 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED?  Suggested providing email notification to all Government Notices of PIC were published in the Ottawa Citizen individuals who have contacted the Project and Le Droit newspapers, 2 weeks in advance of the PIC on Team about any projects along the Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Highway 417 corridor. o We encourage you to attend the PIC if you are able, and provide your input regarding the recommended plan for the Kent Street overpass rapid replacement, construction staging, potential impacts and proposed mitigation. If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent- street-overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ o Please be advised that you will receive email notification at the time of the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. CR. 4 Y  Inquired as to whether a date has been  A response was provided by email on June 27, 2014 and included the decided for the Kent Street overpass following: replacement to occur. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for your inquiry regarding the above-noted project. o Please be advised that the rapid replacement operations for the Kent Street bridge are targeted to occur over the course of one weekend in July/August 2015, with related construction works beginning in Fall 2014 and resuming in Spring 2015 over two construction seasons. o Further information on construction staging for this project will be available at the Public Information Centre on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Should you be unable to attend, the display materials will be made available on the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com shortly after the PIC has taken place. CR. 5 Y  Inquired as to how long the Highway 417  A response was provided by email on July 7, 2014 and included the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be following: closed and whether the closure will be a o Further to our conversation on July 4, 2014 and your question continuous stretch or fragmented. below; the Kent Street off ramp could be closed for 1-2 weeks  Inquired as to the completion date for the before the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015 and 2-3 weeks project. after the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015. o The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015. o If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your </p><p>9 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street- overpass-replacement/public-involvement/.  The individual was added to the project contact list on July 10, 2014. CR. 6 Y  Inquired as to the dates during which lane  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included reductions and closures of Kent Street and the following: Chamberlain Avenue would take place. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), thank you for submitting a comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement project. Specifically, you inquired as to the dates of closures and lane reductions on Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue as part of the construction and traffic staging for this project. o Please be advised that a full summary of construction staging and associated traffic impacts is available for review as part of the Public Information Centre display materials on the project website at http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street- overpass-replacement/public-involvement/. In summary, the following closures and lane reductions are anticipated for segments of Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue during the approximate timing windows indicated:  Spring 2015 o Nighttime lane reduction on Chamberlain Avenue for activities related to the staging area preparation (Estimated duration: as required) o Reduction of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp to one lane and closure of Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left-turning lane) for refacing of the east and west bridge abutments (Estimated duration: 6 to 8 weeks)  Summer 2015 o Closure of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left-turning lane), and the sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street for preparation for the rapid lift operations (Estimated duration: 1 to 2 weeks) </p><p>10 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED?  July/August 2015 o Closure of Kent Street North and Chamberlain Avenue (left-turning lane) from Bronson Avenue to Bank Street and closure of Percy Street between Catherine Street and Chamberlain Avenue (Estimated duration: 17 hours over 1 weekend – Saturday 18:00 to Sunday 11:00)  August 2015 o Closure of Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (left-turning lane), and the sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street for reinstatement after rapid lift operations (Estimated duration: 2 to 3 weeks) o The above closures and lane reductions on segments of Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue are in addition to other closures and lane reductions required on Highway 417. o Please be advised that you have been added to the project contact list and will be notified directly of the upcoming 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned.  The individual was added to the project contact list on July 10, 2014. CR. 7 Y  Was unable to attend the PIC and inquired  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included whether display materials were to be made the following: available on the project website. o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), thank you for  Inquired whether new noise barriers would submitting a comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street be installed on the south side of the overpass replacement project. Specifically, you inquired whether Queensway in the Glebe as part of this the Public Information Centre display materials will be made project. available online and whether new noise barriers will be constructed on the south side of Highway 417 as part of this project. o Please be advised that all display materials that were presented at the PIC are available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street- overpass-replacement/public-involvement/. o The construction of noise barriers on the south side of Highway 417 between Lyon Street and the Rideau Canal will be completed as part of the Highway 417 Noise Barrier Retrofits project (WP 4088-</p><p>11 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? 07-01), which is currently undergoing detail design. A PIC for this project will be taking place, however a specific date for the event has not been determined at this time. o Please be advised that you will be notified directly of the 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned. CR. 8 Y  Inquired as to whether MTO is aware of the  A response was provided by email on August 21, 2014 and included Centretown Community Design Plan, the following: prepared by Urban Strategies, and the o On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), thank you for proposed established of small urban parks attending the Public Information Centre (PIC) and submitting a or landscape areas along the Highway 417 comment regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street overpass right-of-way, which have been given the replacement project. Specifically, you inquired about parkland designation of “Linear Landscape” in the considerations as part of the project, related to the concept of a Plan. linear landscape along the Highway 417 right-of-way presented in  Inquired if the consultant contacted MTO the Ottawa Centretown Community Design Plan (2013). regarding the feasibility or permissibility of o The Centretown CDP recommends repurposing the greenspace linear landscape on MTO-owned property in within the Highway 417 right-of-way along Catherine Street the Catherine Street corridor, between Elgin between O’Connor Street and the Queen Elizabeth Parkway. The Street and Bronson Avenue, and whether study recommended working in partnership with the MTO towards the Ministry permits publicly accessible the development of a linear landscape for use by pedestrians and parklands within highway right-of-ways. cyclists, ultimately connecting with NCC pathways along the Rideau  Inquired if the inclusion of parkland has Canal. been considered as part of the Kent Street 1. The Project team is not aware of any inquiries from the City of Overpass replacement project, beyond the Ottawa or their Consultant team as part of the Centretown CDP placement of a bench sitting area near the study regarding the feasibility of implementing a linear landscape Isabella Street entrance to the underpass. within the MTO Highway 417 right-of-way.  Recounted a conversation with the Project 2. MTO does not maintain any publicly accessible parks or open Team regarding engineering challenges of space areas along the Highway 417 corridor. designing a park at the Kent Street location, 3. Regarding the provision of parkland as part the rapid replacement which would require the construction of a of the Kent Street overpass, there are plans for two areas of significant retaining wall, and which has not additional streetscaping along the east side of Kent Street, to be been considered as part of this project. located immediately adjacent to the bridge site both north and  Inquired whether the responsibility for south of the bridge. These areas may include landscaping, street maintaining landscaping on lands within furniture, and black picket fencing. The fenced area of existing provincial ownership is shared by the greenspace on the north side of Chamberlain Avenue and within municipality and province. the Highway 417 right-of-way will be graded and used as a </p><p>12 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) PIC SUMMARY REPORT August 2014</p><p>REF. RESPONSE SUMMARY OF COMMENT SUMMARY OF HOW THE COMMENT WAS ADDRESSED NO REQUIRED? construction staging area for the project. Vegetation removed in the staging area will be reinstated following the rapid replacement operations. There are no current plans to reinstate this area as publicly accessible parkland following the overpass rapid replacement, as this would require the construction of a permanent retaining wall along the south side of Highway 417 and is outside the scope of the current detail design project. 4. The provision of linear parks along the Highway 417 right-of-way in the corridor would require the grading of highway embankment slopes and the construction of significant permanent retaining walls to ensure safety and structural stability of the highway. As a general statement, the provision of such retaining wall structures along the corridor by eliminating existing embankments could cost in the order of $5,500 / m for a wall that is 3 – 4 m high. 5. MTO Maintenance has advised that the Ministry is responsible for all costs of landscape maintenance within provincial highway right-of-ways; maintenance costs are generally not shared. o Please be advised that you have been added to the project contact list and will be notified directly of the 30-day public review of the Design and Construction Report. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned.  The individual was added to the project contact list on July 10, 2014. </p><p>13 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT PIC SUMMARY REPORT (WP 4033-08-01) August 2014</p><p>NEXT STEPS </p><p>The Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement detail design project is following the requirements of MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) for Group ‘B’ undertakings. </p><p>Following this Public Information Centre, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared for the project and will include: </p><p> A description of the recommended plan, including any changes to transportation engineering and environmental issues identified in Preliminary Design;  A summary of stakeholder consultation (as outlined in this report); and  A detailed description of anticipated environmental effects and recommended mitigation measures that will be incorporated into construction documents. </p><p>The DCR will be made available for a 30-day public review period. Newspaper notices will be published at that time to explain the review process and identify the locations where the DCR is available for viewing. </p><p>Upon completion of the public review period, this project will be considered to have met the requirements of MTO’s Class EA1. </p><p>1 Under the Class EA, there are no ‘bump-up’ (Part II Order) opportunities during the DCR review. </p><p>14 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT WP 4033-08-01 </p><p>Public Information Centre Summary Report </p><p>APPENDIX A Newspaper Notices PIC Notice – Ottawa Citizen Published June 25, 2014 </p><p>PIC Notice – Le Droit Published June 25, 2014 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT WP 4033-08-01 </p><p>Public Information Centre Summary Report </p><p>APPENDIX B Notification Letters PIC Notification Letter to Locally Elected Representatives </p><p>Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports </p><p>Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 540-5120 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 540-5120 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings </p><p>June 18, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown in the enclosed notice. </p><p>The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off- ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Location: Dalhousie Community Centre, Room 31 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>You are also invited to attend a one hour advance session scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This PIC will provide an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design, anticipated traffic and environmental impacts and mitigation strategy for this project. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have. </p><p>1 </p><p>This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR), which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>Please be advised that the Ontario Government Notice (OGN) advertising this PIC will be published in local newspapers as follows: </p><p>The Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Ottawa Le Droit Wednesday, June 25, 2014 </p><p>A copy of the notice is attached for your information. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC but wish to obtain additional information, or submit comments, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. More information is also available on the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P. Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Include Newspaper Notices </p><p>2 </p><p>PIC Notification Letter to Aboriginal Communities </p><p>Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports </p><p>Planning and Design Section Section de la planification et de la conception 1355 John Counter Boulevard 1355, boulevard John Counter Postal Bag 4000 CP/Service de sacs 4000 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A3 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 Tel.: 613 540-5120 Tél. : 6 Tél.: 613 540-5120 Fax: 613-540-5106 Téléc. 613 540-5106 Kings </p><p>June 18, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Dear <<NAME>>: </p><p>RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01). The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off- ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Location: Dalhousie Community Centre, Room 31 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>You are also invited to attend a one hour advance session scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A copy of the newspaper notice advertising the PIC is attached for your information. This PIC will provide an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design, anticipated traffic and environmental impacts and mitigation strategy. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have. </p><p>1 </p><p>This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC but wish to obtain additional information, or submit comments, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the address listed below. More information is also available on the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact me. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours very truly, </p><p>Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer cc: Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Steve Regel, Consultant Project Manager – MMM Group Ltd. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Include Newspaper Notices </p><p>2 </p><p>PIC Notification Letter to External Agencies </p><p>June 25, 2014 </p><p><<NAME>> <<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> </p><p>RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Location: Dalhousie Community Centre, Room 31 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>1 </p><p>You are also invited to attend a one hour advance session scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This PIC will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design, anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation strategy. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have. </p><p>This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC but wish to obtain additional information, or to submit comments, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below. You can also visit the project website for more information at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer McCormick Rankin Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Include Key Map 2 </p><p>PIC Notification Letter to TAC Members </p><p>June 25, 2014 </p><p>Attention: Sir / Madam Member of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) </p><p>RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Location: Dalhousie Community Centre, Room 31 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>1 </p><p>You are also invited to attend a one hour advance session scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This PIC will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design, anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation strategy. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have. </p><p>This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC but wish to obtain additional information, or to submit comments, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below. You can also visit the project website for more information at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Include Key Map </p><p>2 </p><p>PIC Notification Letter to Members of the Public </p><p>June 25, 2014 </p><p><<ADDRESS>> </p><p>Attention: <<NAME>> </p><p>RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure (WP 4033-08-01), as shown on the enclosed key map. The project involves the following components: </p><p> Replacement of the Kent Street overpass structure using rapid replacement construction techniques;  Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges;  Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge;  Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility relocations;  Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; and  Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North, and Chamberlain Avenue. </p><p>The purpose of this letter is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Location: Dalhousie Community Centre, Room 31 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>1 </p><p>This PIC will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design, anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation strategy. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have. </p><p>This project is following the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project. The preliminary design was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received environmental clearance in 2008. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC but wish to obtain additional information, or to submit comments, please feel free to contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below. You can also visit the project website for more information at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. </p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MTO Senior Project Engineer MMM Group Limited Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Phone: (613) 736-7200 Phone: (613) 540-5120 1-877-998-9912 (toll free) 1-800-267-0295 (toll free) Fax: (613) 736-8710 Fax: (613) 540-5106 E-mail: regels@mmm.ca E-mail: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project please feel free to contact one of the Project Team members listed above. </p><p>Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) comments and information regarding this project, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. </p><p>Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en composant (613) 736-7200 poste 3287, auprès de M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng., courriel: bissonm@mmm.ca. </p><p>Yours truly, MMM Group Limited </p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager cc: Mr. Kevin Gibbs, Senior Project Engineer – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Kevin Ogilvie, Senior Environmental Planner – MTO Eastern Region Mr. Tim Dickinson, Consultant Environmental Planner – MMM Group Ltd. </p><p>Include Key Map </p><p>2 </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT WP 4033-08-01 </p><p>Public Information Centre Summary Report </p><p>APPENDIX C PIC Display Materials HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Welcome to the Public Information Centre (PIC) Bienvenue à cette séance d’information publique for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass (SIP) sur l’étude de conception détaillée du Replacement, Detail Design Project. projet de remplacement de la structure du passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 (rue Kent).</p><p>Au cours de cette SIP, vous aurez At this PIC, you will have the l’occasion de prendre opportunity to review and connaissance et de formuler des comment on: commentaires sur : • The overall study process; • le processus d’ensemble de l’étude; • Plans for the proposed Bridge Site / replacement of the Kent Street Emplacement du • les plans proposés pour le pont Construction remplacement du passage overpass using rapid replacement Staging Area / construction techniques; Zone de préparation supérieur de la rue Kent à l’aide des travaux de techniques de construction de • Construction staging and remplacement rapide; implementation; and • la planification et la mise en œuvre • Anticipated impacts and proposed des travaux de construction; mitigation. • les impacts prévus et les mesures </p><p>Study area Zone d’étude d’atténuation proposées. </p><p>Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Des représentants du ministère des Transports de l’Ontario MMM Group (MTO’s Consultant) are available to discuss the (MTO) et de MMM Group (l’expert-conseil retenu par le MTO) project with you. Please ask questions and share your opinions sont sur place pour discuter le projet avec vous. N’hésitez pas à with us. poser des questions et à nous donner votre opinion. We encourage you to complete a comment sheet. Nous vous encourageons à remplir une feuille de commentaires distincte pour chaque projet.</p><p>Please sign in. Veuillez vous inscrire. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Detail Design Study Process Study Processus d’étude de la Commencement / Début d’étude conception détaillée</p><p>This study is following the approved environmental planning oct 2013 Cetteétudeconformeauxexigencesduprocessusde process for Group ‘B’ undertakings under the requirements of planification environnementale approuvé pour les projets the MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial 16 du groupe « B » en vertu de l’Évaluation environnementale Transportation Facilities (2000). Kent St. Overpass Generate, Assess and (EE) de portée générale pour les installations provinciales Notice of Study Evaluate Detail Design Commencement / Avis de transport (2000) du MTO. Alternatives / Produire de début d’étude The Preliminary Design was documented in a Transportation et évaluer des autres possibilités de design La conception préliminaire a été documentée dans un Environmental Study Report (TESR) which received détaillé environmental clearance in 2008. rapport d’étude environnementale pour les transports (REET), qui a reçu l’autorisation environnementale en 2008. The EA process to be followed for detail design includes on- jul/jui 2014 going opportunities for public involvement. Develop Preferred Detail Design Le processus d’EE applicable à la conception détaillée Alternative / 9 pour cette étude offre des occasions permanentes de Élaborer la participation du public. Upon completion of the detail design, a Design and PIC / SIP Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared for the study and possibilité préférée will include: Wearehere/ Dès l’achèvement de la conception détaillée, un rapport de Nous sommes ici conception et de construction (RCC) sera préparé et comprendra : • A description of the recommended plan, including any Prepare Design and summer/été 2014 • changes to transportation engineering and environmental Construction Report 30-day public unedescriptionduplanrecommandé,ycompristout issues identified in Preliminary Design; (DCR) / Préparer le review of DCR / changement aux problèmes d’ingénierie des transports Rapport de conception Examen public et environnementaux exposés au cours de la conception • A summary of stakeholder consultation; and et de construction du RCC durant (RCC) 30 jours préliminaire; • A detailed description of anticipated environmental effects and recommended mitigation measures that will be • un résumé de la consultation des intervenants; et incorporated into construction documents. • une description détaillée des effets environnementaux Prepare Construction prévus et des mesures d’atténuation à intégrer aux Drawings and documents de construction. The DCR will be made available for a 30-day public review Specifications / period. Newspaper notices will be published at that time to Préparer les dessins Le RCC sera mis à la disposition du public durant 30 jours. explain the review process and identify the locations where et spécifications de construction Desavisparaîtrontalorsdanslesjournauxpourexpliquer the DCR is available for viewing. le processus d’examen et indiquer les emplacements de ce rapport. Upon completion of the public review period, this study will be considered to have met the requirements of MTO’s Class EA. Tender for Dès la fin de la période d’examen public cette étude sera Under the Class EA, there are no ‘bump-up’ (Part II Order) considéré comme ayant satisfait aux exigences de l’EE de Construction / Fall/automne 2014 opportunities during the DCR review. Appel d’offres pour portée générale du MTO, laquelle ne prévoit aucune la construction possibilité de reclassement en prenant un arrêt en vertu de la partie II pendant l’examen du RCC. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Background: Preliminary Design Contexte : conception préliminaire</p><p>Between 2002 and 2008, MTO completed a Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EA) study De 2002 à 2008, le MTO a procédé à une évaluation environnementale (EE) et de conception préliminaire to review infrastructure and operational issues on Highway 417 from Highway 416 to Anderson Road. The pour examiner les questions opérationnelles et d’infrastructure sur l’autoroute 417 de l’autoroute 416 au study examined existing and future problems and opportunities and developed a Recommended Plan to chemin Anderson. L’étude a permis d’examiner les problèmes actuels et anticipés, ainsi que les guide the future evolution of the Queensway. In general, the Recommended Plan involves widening possibilités qui s’offraient et a préparé un plan recommandé pour l’évolution du Queensway. En gros, le Highway 417 from 3 mainline lanes to 4 in each direction east of Metcalfe Street. plan recommande l’élargissement de l’autoroute 417 de trois à quatre voies principales dans les deux directions à l’est de la rue Metcalfe. The Need for Improvements Nécessité des améliorations The Recommended Plan seeks to address specific issues, including: Le plan recommandé aborde des questions spécifiques, y compris : • Improve the mobility of people and goods by addressing insufficient capacity for travel demands in • l’amélioration de la mobilité des personnes et des biens en remédiant à la capacité insuffisante pour the study corridor; répondre aux besoins dans le corridor à l’étude; • Reduce congestion and associated delay; • la réduction de la congestion et des délais qu’elle entraîne; • Enhance safety and changed standards since original construction of Highway 417; • l’amélioration de la sécurité et la modification des normes depuis la construction de l’autoroute 417; • Operational and safety concerns with interchange geometry at some intersections; and • les préoccupations relatives à la sécurité en raison de la géométrie des échangeurs à certaines • Improve existing highway infrastructure, significant portions of which are approaching the end of intersections; et expected service life. • l’amélioration de l’infrastructure actuelle de l’autoroute dont d’importantes sections arrivent à la fin de leur vie utile. Next Steps Prochaines étapes Following approval of the EA in 2008, the Ministry is proceeding with implementation of the Après l’approbation de l’EE en 2008, le ministère procède maintenant à la mise en œuvre du plan Recommended Plan including completion of Detail Design and contract preparation for specific recommandé, y compris l’achèvement de la conception détaillée et la préparation de contrats pour des elements of the plan. éléments spécifiques du plan.</p><p>Scope of Work: Detail Design Envergure des travaux : conception détaillée</p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited (MMM) to complete the detail Le ministère des Transports (MTO) a retenu MMM Group Limited pour effectuer la conception détaillée design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement. relative au remplacement de la structure du passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 (rue Kent)</p><p>The project involves the following components: Ce projet comprend les éléments suivants :</p><p>• Replacement of the Kent Street Overpass using rapid replacement construction techniques; • Remplacement du passage supérieur de la rue Kent au moyen de techniques de construction à • Preparation of a temporary enclosed construction staging area for the bridge replacement activities remplacement rapide; including construction of the new bridge decks and demolition of the existing bridges; • Préparation d’une zone provisoire pour l’aménagement d’aires en vue des activités de • Replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge; remplacement du pont, y compris la construction de nouveaux tabliers et la démolition des ponts • Construction of related works including drainage, roadside protection, illumination, and utility actuels; relocations; • Remplacement de l’actuelle barrière à neige sur les parois nord à l’ouest du pont; • Construction operations on Kent Street, Chamberlain Avenue and the eastbound off-ramp to provide • Travaux de construction connexes, y compris le drainage, la protection des bords de la route, the rapid replacement equipment with access from the construction staging area to the bridge site; l’éclairage et le déplacement des services publics; and • Travaux de construction sur la rue Kent, l’avenue Chamberlain et la bretelle de sortie en direction est • Traffic management, in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, for construction staging and the rapid pour que l’équipement de remplacement rapide ait accès à l’emplacement du pont à partir de la replacement operations. Before, during, and after rapid replacement operations, lane reductions zone provisoire pour construction par étapes; et and full closures will be required on Highway 417 eastbound/westbound, the Kent Street eastbound • Gestion de la circulation, en collaboration avec la Ville d’Ottawa, pour les phases des travaux de off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North (to Catherine Street), and Chamberlain construction et les opérations de remplacement rapide. Avant, pendant et après les opérations de Avenue. remplacement, il faudra réduire des voies et en fermer complètement d’autres sur l’autoroute 417 en directions est et ouest, la bretelle de sortie en direction est de la rue Kent, l’avenue Chamberlain en direction ouest vers la rue Kent nord, et l’avenue Chamberlain proprement dite. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Kent Street Overpass Existing Structural Conditions Conditions structurelles actuelles du passage </p><p>• The Highway 417 Kent Street overpass is located on Highway 417 at the intersection with Kent Street supérieur de la rue Kent andisorientedinaneast-westdirection. • Le passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 à la hauteur de la rue Kent est orienté dans un axe est/ouest. • The structure carries three lanes of eastbound traffic and four lanes of westbound traffic on Highway • La structure soutient trois voies de circulation en direction est, et quatre voies en direction ouest de l’autoroute 417 over Kent Street. 417 à la hauteur de la rue Kent. • The overpass was constructed in 1965 and last rehabilitated in 1985. It includes two single variable • Le passage supérieur a été construit en 1965 et sa plus récente remise en état remonte à 1985. Il est composé span and variable depth voided slab bridges across Highway 417 westbound lanes and eastbound de deux ponts à dalles nervurées de profondeur et d’envergure variables pour les voies en direction est et lanes. The bridges are separated by a longitudinal expansion joint at the median. ouest de l’autoroute 417. Les ponts sont séparés par un joint de dilatation longitudinal au terre-plein central. • A detailed condition survey was conducted in 2010 and indicated that the concrete overlay on the • Une inspection détaillée a été menée en 2010 et a révélé que la chaussée en béton du tablier du pont avait bridge deck has reached the end of its service life, as it has debonded with the original concrete deck atteint la fin de sa vie utile, car elle s’était décollée du tablier ce qui augmentait le risque d’infiltration de which increases the risk of moisture penetration. Replacement of the top slab requires a complete deck l’humidité. Le remplacement de la chaussée exige le remplacement complet du tablier. replacement. Plan recommandé Recommended Plan La voie supérieure de la rue Kent sera remise en état pour prolonger sa durée de vie de 40 ans, et les travaux The Kent Street overpass will be rehabilitated to extend its service life by 40 years, including the following comprendront entre autres : proposed works: • Complete replacement of the bridge deck; • le remplacement complet du tablier du pont; • Conversion to semi-integral abutments; • la conversion à des butées semi-intégrales; • Refacing of existing abutments and wing walls; • la réfection des butées existantes et des murs en ailes; • • Reconstruction of traffic barrier walls including 2.2 m tall snow fence on the north side of the highway le reconstruction des murs de glissières de sécurité, y compris de la barrière à neige de 2,2 mètres du côté nord de l’autoroute à l’ouest du pont; west of the bridge; • la reconstruction des chaises de palier et l’installation de nouvelles chaises; et • Reconstruction of bearing seats and installation of new bearings; and • de nouveaux dispositifs d’éclairage pour le passage supérieur. • New underpass illumination. La structure de remplacement proposée sera d’envergure variable avec un tablier mince en dalles reposant sur The proposed replacement structure will be a superstructure of single variable width span with a thin slab des poutres en acier soudé de profondeurs variables. deck on steel-welded girders of variable depth. Labarrièrecentraleserareconstruiteetdenouveauxdispositifs d’éclairage seront installés. Les trottoirs et The median barrier will be reconstructed and new illumination will be installed. Sidewalks and curbing will bordures de trottoirs seront enlevés sur la bretelle de sortie en direction est sur la rue Kent et sur l’avenue be removed on the Kent Street eastbound off-ramp and Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North for Chamberlain ouest jusqu’à la rue Kent nord lors des travaux de remplacement rapide, et seront par la suite the rapid replacement operations, and will be subsequently reinstated. réinstallés.</p><p>Design recommendations that were developed through the Context Sensitive Design process for the Les recommandations de conception issues d’un processus de conception sensible au contexte pour le corridor Ottawa Queensway corridor and which will be incorporated as part of this project include: du Queensway d’Ottawa et qui font partie intégrante de ce projet comprennent : • Incorporating an architectural motif into the wing wall/abutment surface to represent an upward arching • l’intégration de motifs architecturaux sur la surface des murs et butées en forme de moulure pointant vers le pilaster; haut; • l’éclairage sous le pont; • Underdeck lighting; and • l’embellissement de l’architecture paysagère et de rue sur l’avenue Chamberlain et la rue Kent nord. • Enhanced streetscaping / landscaping on Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street North. La construction débutera à l’automne 2014, puis reprendra au printemps 2015 s’échelonnant ainsi sur deux Construction will start in Fall 2014 and resume in Spring 2015, over two construction seasons. saisons de travaux de construction.</p><p>Existing east abutment wall / Mur de butée existant Existing bridge deck / Palier actuel du pont Existing concrete traffic barrier / Barrière de circulation en béton existante HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Existing Environmental Conditions Conditions environnementales actuelles</p><p>Metal barrier wall west of Lyon Street / Barrière de métal à l’ouest Landscaped / cultural vegetation adjacent to the overpass / de la rue Lyon Végétation aménagée ou cultivée adjacente au passage supérieur ENVIRONNEMENTALES Vegetation & Wildlife Végétation et faune NATURELLES CONDITIONS • Highly urbanized area with discontinuous landscaped/cultural vegetation along the Highway 417 right-of-way • Des secteurs densément urbanisés avec des étendues discontinues de végétation aménagée ou naturelle le and in the rapid lift staging area that is considered to be of low ecological significance; long de l’emprise de l’autoroute 417 et dans la zone réservée aux opérations de construction rapide sont de peu • No areas of significant habitat or designated natural areas; d’intérêt sur le plan écologique. • No suitable habitat within study area for provincially significant plant species, or for wildlife Species at Risk or • Il n’y a aucun habitat ou aire naturelle désignée. Provincially Rare species; • Il n’y a pas d’habitat dans la zone à l’étude pour des espèces de plantes rares, ou des espèces animales rares • Migratory birds, as well as common resident species, may use the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass for ou en péril selon la loi provinciale. CONDITIONS nesting; and • Les oiseaux migrateurs et certaines espèces communes résidentes pourront installer des nids dans la structure • No watercourses are present within the project limits. du passage supérieur de l’autoroute 417 sur la rue Kent. • Il n’y a pas de cours d’eau dans les limites de la zone visée par le projet. NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL NATURAL Traffic • The Highway 417 eastbound off-ramp runs parallel to Chamberlain Avenue and enters Kent Street, a three- Circulation lane urban roadway that carries northbound traffic under the highway; • La bretelle de sortie en direction est de l’autoroute 417 est parallèle à l’avenue Chamberlain et rejoint la rue Kent, une artère de circulation urbaine à trois voies sur laquelle circulent les véhicules en direction nord sous • The two-lane off-ramp at Kent Street is separated by a raised median from the third lane, which is a dedicated l’autoroute.</p><p> left-turning lane from Chamberlain Avenue to Kent Street; and CONDITIONS SOCIO-CULTURELLES • La bretelle de sortie à deux voies à la hauteur de la rue Kent est séparée par un terre-plein central surélevé • A total of 62, 300 vehicles currently use Highway 417 at Kent Street during the 17-hour required weekend depuis la troisième voie réservée au virage à gauche de l’avenue Chamberlain jusqu’à la rue Kent. closure period when the rapid replacement of the overpass structure would be scheduled. • Un total de 62 300 véhicules circulent sur l’autoroute 417 à la hauteur de la rue Kent au cours d’une période de 17 heures, soit le temps requis pour le remplacement rapide du passage supérieur. Noise • There are no existing noise attenuation walls located within the study area, however a noise wall is proposed Bruit along the south side of Highway 417 from Lyon Street to the Rideau Canal, as part of the Highway 417 Noise • Il n’y a actuellement pas de mur antibruit dans la zone visée par l’étude, mais un tel mur est proposé le long du Barrier Retrofits project (WP 4088-07-01) côté sud de l’autoroute 417, de la rue Lyon au canal Rideau, dans le cadre du projet d’aménagement de murs • Noise sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the study area include private residences, commercial businesses, antibruits (WP 4088 07 01).</p><p>SOCIAL / CULTURAL / CULTURAL SOCIAL religious institutes, and an Embassy; and • Parmi les entités susceptibles d’être incommodées par le bruit dans la zone à l’étude, il y a des habitations • Existing noise levels at receptors located directly adjacent to the highway are approximately 70 - 75 dBA. privées, des commerces, des lieux de culte et une ambassade. • ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Les niveaux de bruit existants pour ces entités directement adjacentes à l’autoroute avoisinent entre 70 et 75 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage dBA. • Based on the Stage I and Stage II Archaeological Assessments completed during preliminary design, no evidence of archaeological resources were found within the existing Highway 417 right-of-way, which has Patrimoine archéologique et culturel been significantly disturbed; and • En se basant sur les deux premières phases des évaluations archéologiques menées lors de la conception • A Cultural Heritage Evaluation was completed for the Kent Street Overpass structure during detail design, préliminaire, aucune trace de ressources archéologique n’a été décelée sur l’emprise actuelle de l’autoroute 417 and determined that the structure does not meet the threshold to be considered of provincial importance or qui aurait été perturbée. eligible for inclusion on the Ontario Heritage Bridge List. • Une évaluation du patrimoine archéologique a été menée lors de la conception détaillée du passage supérieur de la rue Kent, et il a été déterminé que la structure n’est pas susceptible d’être considérée comme d’importance provinciale, ni admissible à la liste ontarienne des ponts à valeur patrimoniale. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Recommended Plan: Highway 417 Construction Plan recommandé : construction sur l’autoroute 417</p><p>Les travaux de construction sur l’autoroute 417 comprendront le remplacement rapide des structures du passage supérieur, l’installation de barrières de circulation sur le terre- plein central, et de barrières de circulation extérieures en béton des côtés nord et sud de l’autoroute.</p><p>KENT STREET STRUCTURES TO BE REPLACED USING RAPID REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY / STRUCTURES DE LA RUE KENT REMPLACÉES PAR LA TECHNOLOGIE DE CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER / REMPLACEMENT RAPIDE BARRIÈRE DE CIRCULATION EN MEDIAN CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER / BÉTON BARRIÈRE DE CIRCULATION EN BÉTON SUR LE TERRE-PLEIN CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER / BARRIÈRE DE CIRCULATION EN BÉTON</p><p>CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER / BARRIÈRE DE CIRCULATION EN BÉTON</p><p>Construction on Highway 417 will include the rapid replacement of the overpass structures and the installation of median concrete traffic barriers and exterior concrete traffic barriers on the north and south sides of the highway. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Recommended Plan: Kent Street Construction Plan recommandé : construction sur la rue Kent</p><p>Construction on Kent Street will La construction sur la rue Kent include: reconstructing sidewalks; comprendra : la reconstruction de reconstructing the median trottoirs; la reconstruction du terre- between the two-lane off-ramp plein entre la rampe de sortie à and left-turn lane from deux voies et la voie réservée au RECONSTRUCT MEDIAN AND SIDEWALKS, REMOVED TO PROVIDE Chamberlain Avenue to Kent; and SELF PROPELLED MOBILE TRANSPORTATION UNITS ACCESS TO virage à gauche de l’avenue THE STRUCTURE / reinstating asphalt paving. RECONSTRUCTION DU TERRE-PLEIN ET DES TROTTOIRS ENLEVÉS Chamberlain à la rue Kent; POUR PERMETTRE L’ACCÈS À LA STRUCTURE AUX TRANSPORTEURS Vegetation removed in the MODULAIRES AUTOPORTÉS l’installation d’un nouveau construction staging area will also revêtement d’asphalte. La be reinstated following the rapid végétation enlevée dans la zone replacement operations. des travaux de construction sera Additional streetscaping will be AREA OF ADDITIONAL STREETSCAPING remplacée après les travaux de ADJACENT TO BRIDGE SITE / provided in the areas adjacent to ZONE DES ÉLÉMENTS ADDITIONNELS DE remplacement rapide. Comme PAYSAGE DE RUE À CÔTÉ DE PONT thebridgesite,asindicated,and indiqué, des éléments additionnels may include landscaping, street de paysage de rue seront installés furniture, and black picket fencing. et pourraient comprendre de l’aménagement paysager, du mobilier urbain et une clôture en lattes verticales noires.</p><p>REINSTATE VEGETATION REMOVED IN CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA / REINSTATE ASPHALT PAVING / REMPLACEMENT DE LA VÉGÉTATION ENLEVÉE RÉINSTALLATION DU LORS DES TRAVAUX DE CONSTRUCTION REVÊTEMENT D’ASPHALTE HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Recommended Plan: Rapid Lift Staging Area Plan recommandé : zone de construction/assemblage</p><p>New slab on steel girder bridge decks will Le nouveau tablier du pont sur poutres be constructed in the temporary staging d’acier sera assemblé dans cette zone de area. travaux temporaires.</p><p>The staging area will be located on MTO La zone sera située sur un terrain dont le property adjacent to the bridge site on the MTO est propriétaire, adjacent au site du north side of Chamberlain Avenue. The NEW WESTBOUND LANE STRUCTURE pont, du côté nord de l’avenue “ADAPTABLE STAND FOR OLD Chamberlain. Ce terrain sera nivelé au area will be levelled to the grade of EASTBOUND LANE STRUCTURE” / Chamberlain Avenue to accommodate the NEW WESTBOUND LANE STRUCTURE niveau de l’avenue Chamberlain pour rapid replacement equipment (self- “ADAPTABLE STAND FOR OLD accommoder le matériel de remplacement EASTBOUND LANE STRUCTURE” propelled modular transporters or SPMTs). rapide (transporteurs modulaires Temporary roadway protection will be autoportés, TMA). Une protection installed. temporaire de la voie de circulation sera ROADWAY PROTECTION / installée. Existing deck spans will be removed and NEW EASTBOUND LANE PROTECTION DE LA VOIE DE STRUCTURE / CIRCULATION Les travées du pont existantes seront transported to the site and erected using NOUVELLE STRUCTURE DE LA SPMTs. VOIE EN DIRECTION EST retirées, transportées sur le site et montées àl’aidedesTMA. SPMTs will access the staging area via Chamberlain. Les TMA auront accès à la zone de travail par l’avenue Chamberlain.</p><p>RAPID LIFT STAGING AREA / ZONE DE CONSTRUCTION/ASSEMBLAGE OLD WESTBOUND LANE STRUCTURE / ANCIENNE STRUCTURE DE LA VOIE EN DIRECTION OUEST</p><p>OLD EASTBOUND LANE NEW HYDRO POLE TEMPORARY RELOCATION AND HYDRO POLE TO BE RELOCATED / STRUCTURE “WAIT AREA” / POWER INTERRUPTION FOR DURATION OF RAPID LIFT / POTEAU ÉLECTRIQUE À DÉPLACER LA STRUCTURE DE L’ANCIENNE DÉPLACEMENT DU NOUVEAU POTEAU ÉLECTRIQUE VOIE EN DIRECTION EST SERVIRA TEMPORAIRE ET INTERRUPTION DE COURANT LORS DE DE « ZONE D’ATTENTE » L’INSTALLATION RAPIDE</p><p>The MTO has used rapid replacement construction to replace 400-series highway structures in Ontario, including the replacement of the Island Park Drive, Clyde Clyde Avenue overpass bridge deck rapid replacement / Existing landscaped and cultural vegetation in Rapid Lift Staging Area on Avenue and Carling Avenue EB bridges / Le MTO a eu recours à la technique de Remplacement rapide de tablier de pont du passage supérieur de l’avenue Clyde Chamberlain Avenue / État actuel de la végétation naturelle et cultivée dans la remplacement rapide pour remplacer plus de 400 structures d’autoroutes en zone d’assemblage des éléments de remplacement rapide sur la rue Chamberlain Ontario, y compris le remplacement de ponts sur la promenade Island Park, l’avenue Clyde et l’avenue Carling HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Summary of Construction Staging Sommaire des étapes de la construction WORK STAGE (WS) TIMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS ÉTAPES DES TRAVAUX (ET) CALENDRIER IMPACTS SUR LA CIRCULATION Impacts to City roadways: Impacts sur les artères municipales : Preparation of construction staging area to Préparation de la zone des travaux de • Nighttime lane reduction on Chamberlain Avenue for activities related to the • Fermeture de voies la nuit sur l’avenue Chamberlain à cause de travaux liés à accommodate rapid replacement equipment construction pour accommoder le matériel de WS 1 Fall 2014 staging area preparation ET 1 Automne 2014 la préparation de la zone (SPMTs) and construction of temporary remplacement rapide (TMA) et construction structure stands de supports de structures temporaires Estimated duration: As required during contract Durée prévue : au besoin au cours de l’exécution des travaux Impacts to Highway 417: Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • The Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be reduced to one lane • Réduction à une voie de la bretelle de sortie de la rue Kent en direction est</p><p>WS 2 Refacing of both the east and west abutments Fall 2014 Impacts to City roadways: ET 2 Réfection des butées est et ouest Automne 2014 Impacts sur les artères municipales : • Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North will be closed • Fermeture de l’avenue Chamberlain ouest à la rue Kent nord</p><p>Estimated duration: 6 to 8 weeks Durée prévue : 6 à 8 semaines Rebuilding of retaining walls on the four Impacts to Highway 417: Reconstruction des murs de soutènement aux Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : WS 3 quadrants of the bridge, including approach Spring 2015 • Work will be completed with lane reductions during off-peak hours ET 3 quatre extrémités du pont, y compris les murs Printemps 2015 • Des voies seront fermées pour permettre les travaux en dehors des heures barrier walls des barrières de l’approche de pointe Estimated duration: 2 to 3 months Durée prévue : 2 à 3 mois Rebuilding median barrier walls beyond the Reconstruction des barrières du terre-plein au- Summer 2015 Été 2015 WS 4 limits of the bridge structure ET 4 delà des limites de la structure du pont</p><p>Placement of pavement on Highway 417 to Revêtement de la couche supérieure WS 5 Summer 2015 ET 5 Été 2015 upper base course d’asphalte de l’autoroute 417</p><p>Impacts to Highway 417: Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • Overnight work with partial closures to traffic on Highway 417 • Travaux de nuit avec fermetures partielles à la circulation sur l’autoroute 417 • At least two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Highway • Au moins deux voies demeureront ouvertes dans chaque direction sur Travaux préparatoires au remplacement sur la Pre-replacement work on the bridge structure 417 during daytime construction activities l’autoroute 417 au cours des travaux de jour Summer 2015 structure du pont de l’autoroute 417 pour trois WS 6 on Highway 417 for three weekends prior to • Lane 4 of Highway 417 westbound and the O’Connor Street North ET 6 Été 2015 • La quatrième voie en direction ouest de l’autoroute 427 et la bretelle d’accès fins de semaine avant les travaux de the rapid lift operations westbound on-ramp will remain closed during the first and third weekends of de la rue O’Connor nord seront fermées au cours de la première et de la remplacement rapide work troisième fin de semaine des travaux</p><p>Estimated duration: 3 weekends prior to rapid replacement operations Durée prévue : 3 fins de semaine avant les travaux de remplacement rapide Impacts to Highway 417: Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • The Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be closed • La bretelle de sortie de la rue Kent en direction est sera fermée Préparation de la bretelle direction est de la Preparation of the Kent Street eastbound off- Impacts to City roadways: Impacts sur les artères municipales : rue Kent et de l’avenue Chamberlain ouest WS 7 ramp and Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Summer 2015 • Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North will be closed ET 7 Été 2015 • L’avenue Chamberlain ouest vers la rue Kent nord sera fermée vers la rue Kent nord pour les opérations de Street North for the rapid lift operations • The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street will be closed • Le trottoir du côté est de la rue Kent sera fermé remplacement rapide • Pedestrians will be detoured to use the sidewalk on Bank Street • Les piétons devront emprunter le trottoir de la rue Bank</p><p>Estimated duration: 1 to 2 weeks Durée prévue : 1 à 2 semaines Impacts to Highway 417: Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • Full weekend traffic closures on Highway 417, the Kent Street eastbound off- • Fermeture complète d’une fin de semaine de l’autoroute 417, de la bretelle ramp, the O’Connor Street North westbound on-ramp, the Parkdale Avenue de sortie est à la rue Kent, de la bretelle d’accès ouest de la rue O’Connor, de eastbound on-ramp, and the Carling Avenue eastbound on-ramp la bretelle d’accès direction est de l’avenue Parkdale, et de la bretelle d’accès direction est de l’avenue Carling July / August WS 8 Rapid Lift Weekend Impacts to City roadways: ET 8 juillet / août 2015 Fin de semaine de l’installation rapide • Full closure of Kent Street North and Chamberlain Avenue from Bronson 2015 Impacts sur les artères municipales : Avenue to Bank Street • Fermeture complète de la rue Kent nord et de l’avenue Chamberlain de • Closure of Percy Street between Catherine Street to Chamberlain Avenue l’avenue Bronson à la rue Bank • Fermeture de la rue Percy entre la rue Catherine et l’avenue Chamberlain Estimated duration: 1 weekend - Saturday 18:00 to Sunday 11:00 (17 hours) Impacts to Highway 417: Durée prévue : 1 fin de semaine, de samedi 18 h à dimanche 11 h (17 heures) • The Kent Street eastbound off-ramp will be closed Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • La bretelle de sortie vers l’est de la rue Kent sera fermée Impacts to City roadways: Reinstatement of Chamberlain Avenue West to August 2015 • Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North will be closed Impacts sur les artères municipales : WS 9 Kent Street North Remise en état de l’avenue Chamberlain • The sidewalk on the east side of Kent Street will be closed ET 9 août 2015 • L’avenue Chamberlain ouest vers la rue Kent nord sera fermée ouest vers la rue Kent nord • Pedestrians will be detoured to use the sidewalk on Bank Street • Le trottoir du côté est de la rue Kent sera fermé • Les piétons devront emprunter le trottoir de la rue Bank Estimated duration: 2 to 3 weeks Impacts to Highway 417: Durée prévue : 2 à 3 semaines • Overnight work with partial closures to traffic on Highway 417 Impacts sur l’autoroute 417 : • At least two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Highway • Travaux de nuit avec fermetures partielles à la circulation sur l’autoroute 417 Post-replacement work on the bridge structure 417 during daytime construction activities • Au moins deux voies de circulation seront maintenues le jour dans chaque WS10 on Highway 417 for three weekends after the August 2015 • Lane 4 of Highway 417 westbound and the O’Connor Street North Travaux subséquents au remplacement sur la direction de l’autoroute 417 au cours des travaux de construction rapid lift operations. westbound on-ramp will remain closed during the first and third weekends of ET 10 structure du pont de l’autoroute 417 pour trois août 2015 • La quatrième voie de l’autoroute 417 en direction ouest et la rampe d’accès work fins de semaine après le remplacement rapide en direction ouest de la rue O’Connor nord demeureront fermées au cours de la première et de la troisième fin de semaine des travaux Estimated duration: 3 weekends after rapid replacement operations Durée prévue : 3 fins de semaine après les travaux de remplacement rapide HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Summary of Construction Staging: Sommaire des étapes de la construction: Work Stage Locations WS / ET 6/10 WS / ET 4 emplacements de travail</p><p>WS / ET 3 WS / ET 1</p><p>WS / ET 5</p><p>WS / ET 3 WS / ET WS / ET 7 / 9 2</p><p>WS / ET 1 Staging area and stand preparation / Zone de travaux et de préparation des supports WS / ET 6 Pre-replacement work on structure / Travaux préparatoires au remplacement de la structure</p><p>WS / ET 2 Abutment refacing / Réfection de la face des butées WS / ET 7 Preparation for rapid lift / Préparation de l’installation rapide</p><p>WS / ET 3 Rebuilding retaining walls / Reconstruction des murs de soutènement WS / ET 8 Rapid lift weekend (not pictured) / Fin de semaine de l’installation rapide (non illustrée)</p><p>WS / ET 4 Rebuilding median barrier walls / Reconstruction des barrières du terre-plein WS / ET 9 Road reinstatement / Remise en service de la route</p><p>WS / ET 5 Pavement of upper base course / Revêtement de la couche de base supérieure WS / ET 10 Post-replacement work on structure / Travaux subséquents au remplacement de la structure HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Construction Staging: Préparation des travaux : Kent Street and Chamberlain Avenue rue Kent et avenue Chamberlain</p><p>Work Stage 2: Étape 2 des travaux: Refacing of both the east and west abutments. Réfection des butées est et ouest.</p><p>Estimated duration: 6 to 8 weeks. Durée prévue : 6 à 8 semaines. </p><p>HIGHWAY 417 EASTBOUND LANE REDUCTION MAINTAIN 4 LANES ON HIGHWAY 417 MAINTAIN 3 LANES ON HIGHWAY 417 EASTBOUND RAMP LANE REDUCTION TO ALLOW AT BRONSON AVENUE / WESTBOUND DURING PEAK PERIODS / DURING PEAK PERIODS / ABUTMENT REFACING / RÉTRÉCISSEMENT DE LA VOIE VERS L’EST DE MAINTIEN DE 4 VOIES DE L’AUTOROUTE 417 MAINTIEN DE 3 VOIES DE L’AUTOROUTE 417 VERS L’EST RÉTRÉCISSEMENT DE LA BRETELLE D’ACCÈS L’AUTOROUTE 417 À L’AVENUE BRONSON VERS L’OUEST AUX HEURES DE POINTE AUX HEURES DE POINTE POUR LA RÉFECTION DE LA BUTÉE</p><p>TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER BARRIÈRE TEMPORAIRE EN BÉTON</p><p>MAINTAIN SIDEWALK ON ROADWAY / MAINTIEN DU TROTTOIR EN BORDURE DE LA VOIE</p><p>CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE LANE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO MAINTAIN 2 LANES ON CHAMBERLAIN CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO CLOSURE – ADVISORY SIGNAGE PER CLOSED LANE / AVENUE DURING PEAK PERIODS / WEST ABUTMENT / STAGING AREA / OTM BOOK 7 / ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION À MAINTIEN DE 2 VOIES SUR L’AVENUE ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION À ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION À FERMETURE DE VOIE SUR AVENUE LA VOIE FERMÉE CHAMBERLAIN AUX HEURES DE POINTE LA BUTÉE OUEST LA ZONE DE PRÉPARATION CHAMBERLAIN – SIGNALISATION CONFORME AU OTM LIVRE 7</p><p>Chamberlain Avenue looking west / Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street eastbound off ramp looking west / Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street eastbound off ramp looking east / Intersection of Chamberlain Avenue and Kent Street looking northeast / Avenue Chamberlain, vue vers l’ouest Bretelle de sortie direction est de l’avenue Chamberlain et de la rue Bretelle de sortie direction est de l’avenue Chamberlain et de la rue Intersection avenue Chamberlain et rue Kent, vue vers le nord-est Kent, vue vers l’ouest Kent, vue vers l’est HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Construction Staging: Highway 417 Préparation des travaux : autoroute 417</p><p>Work Stages 3 to 5: Étapes 3 à 5 des travaux : Rebuilding of retaining walls on the four quadrants of the bridge, including approach barrier walls. Reconstruction des murs de soutènement aux quatre extrémités du pont, y compris les murs des approches. Rebuilding median barrier walls beyond the limits of the bridge structure. Reconstruction des murs de barrières sur le terre-plein au delà des limites de la structure du pont. Placement of pavement on Highway 417 to upper base course. Bitumage de la couche supérieure de l’autoroute 417.</p><p>Estimated duration 2 to 3 months. Durée prévue des travaux : de 2 à 3 mois.</p><p>MOVABLE CONCRETE BARRIER RAMP CLOSURE FOR NIGHTTIME SETUP / DAYTIME CONFIGURATION / CONFIGURATION DE FERMETURE DE CONFIGURATION DES BARRIÈRES DE BRETELLE LA NUIT LANE REDUCTIONS FROM 3 LANES TO 2 FOR OFF BÉTON MOBILES LE JOUR PEAK AND NIGHTTIME SETUP / PASSAGE DE 3 À 2 VOIES POUR LA CONFIGURATION EN DEHORS DES HEURES DE POINTE ET DE NUIT</p><p>LANE REDUCTIONS FROM 4 LANES TO 3 FOR OFF PEAK AND NIGHTTIME SETUP / CONFIGURATION DE PASSAGE DE 4 À 3 VOIES EN DEHORS DES HEURES DE POINTE ET DE NUIT CONSTRUCTION ACCESS DURING SINGLE LANE RAMP CLOSURE FOR OFF PEAK AND NIGHTTIME SETUP / DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME SETUP / ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION HORS CONFIGURATION DE FERMETURE DES HEURES DE POINTE ET LA NUIT D’UNE SEULE VOIE LES HEURES DE JOUR ET DE NUIT</p><p>Highway 417 Exterior Extérieur de l’autoroute 417</p><p>LANE REDUCTIONS TO SUIT SHIFTED BARRIER CONFIGURATION AT NIGHT / FERMETURES DE VOIES POUR PERMETTRE LA CONFIGURATION DES BARRIÈRES LA NUIT</p><p>LANE REDUCTIONS TO SUIT SHIFTED BARRIER MOVABLE CONCRETE BARRIER DAYTIME CONFIGURATION, CONFIGURATION AT NIGHT / SHIFTED AT NIGHT FOR MEDIAN RECONSTRUCTION / FERMETURES DE VOIES POUR PERMETTRE LA CONFIGURATION DE JOUR POUR LES BARRIÈRES EN BÉTON CONFIGURATION DES BARRIÈRES LA NUIT MOBILES DÉPLACÉES LA NUIT POUR LA CONSTRUCTION DU TERRE- PLEIN CENTRAL </p><p>Highway 417 Median Terre-plein de l’autoroute 417 HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Construction Staging: Préparation des travaux : bretelle de Kent Street Eastbound Off-ramp Prior to sortie de la rue Kent en direction est and After Rapid Lift avant et après l’installation</p><p>Work Stages 6, 7, 9 and 10: Étapes 6, 7, 9 et 10 des travaux : Preparation and reinstatement of area for rapid replacement equipment. Préparation et aménagement de la zone pour accommoder le matériel de remplacement rapide Estimated duration: WS 6: 3 weekends before rapid lift Durée prévue : WS 7: 1 to 2 weeks before rapid lift ET 6: 3 fins de semaine avant l’installation rapide WS 9: 2 to 3 weeks after rapid lift ET 7: 1 à 2 semaines avant l’installation rapide WS 10: 3 weekends after rapid lift ET 9: 2 à 3 semaines après l’installation rapide ET 10: 3 semaines après l’installation rapide</p><p>CONSTRUCTION ACCESS FROM CLOSED RAMP LANES / ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION AUX BRETELLES FERMÉES WS 6: LANE REDUCTION FOR PRE-RAPID LIFT WORK / ET 6: FERMETURE DE VOIES POUR LES TRAVAUX PRÉPARATOIRES</p><p>WS 7 & 9: EASTBOUND OFF-RAMP CLOSED / ET 7 & 9: FERMETURE DE LA BRETELLE DE SORTIE EN DIRECTION EST</p><p>WS 7 & 9: ROADWAY CLOSED / ET 7 & 9: FERMETURE DE ROUTE</p><p>WS 7 & 9: LANE REDUCTION FOR LEFT-TURNING LANE FROM CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO NIGHTTIME SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE WEST TO KENT STREET NORTH / CLOSED LANE / STAGED THROUGH WORK AREA / ET 7 & 9: FERMETURE DE VOIE RÉSERVÉE AU VIRAGE À GAUCHE ACCÈS DE CONSTRUCTION À CONFIGURATION DE NUIT D’UNE SEULE DE L’AVENUE CHAMBERLAIN À LA RUE KENT NORD LA VOIE FERMÉE VOIE SUR LA ZONE DES TRAVAUX HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>During Rapid Replacement: Au cours du remplacement rapide : déviations Highway 417 Full Closure Detour Routes pour la fermeture complète de l’autoroute 417</p><p>Full weekend closure of Highway 417 from Saturday 18:00 to Sunday Fermeture complète pour une fin de semaine de l’autoroute 417, de 18 h 11:00. le samedi à 11 h le dimanche.</p><p>Emergency access will be maintained on Chamberlain Avenue between Maintien de la voie d’accès d’urgence sur l’avenue Chamberlain entre Lyon Street and Bank Street. lesruesLyonetBank.</p><p>ADVISORY SIGNAGE EASTBOUND LOCAL DETOUR FOR HIGHWAY ADVISORY SIGNAGE TO USE GLADSTONE O’CONNOR WESTBOUND RAMP HIGHWAY 417 WESTBOUND DETOUR ROUTE / FOR FULL CLOSURE / 417 EASTBOUND / AVENUE DETOUR / CLOSED / TRACÉ DE LA DÉVIATION DE L’AUTOROUTE 417 PANNEAUX D’INDICATION DE LA DÉVIATION LOCALE EN DIRECTION PANNEAUX D’INDICATION UTILISÉS POUR FERMETURE DE LA BRETELLE EN DIRECTION OUEST FERMETURE COMPLÈTE EN EST DE L’AUTOROUTE 417 LA DÉVIATION DE L’AVENUE GLADSTONE O’CONNOR EN DIRECTION OUEST DIRECTION EST</p><p>ADVISORY SIGNAGE WESTBOUND FOR FULL CLOSURE / PANNEAUX D’INDICATION POUR LA FERMETURE COMPLÈTE EN DIRECTION OUEST</p><p>PARKDALE AVENUE EASTBOUND RAMP CLOSED / FERMETURE DE LA BRETELLE EN DIRECTION EST DE L’ A V E N U E P A R K D A L E CARLING AVENUE EASTBOUND RAMP CLOSED / FERMETURE DE LA BRETELLE EN DIRECTION EST DE L’ A V E N U E C A R L I N G</p><p>PERCY STREET CLOSED HIGHWAY 417 EASTBOUND BETWEEN CATHERINE AND KENT STREET EASTBOUND RAMP DETOUR ROUTE / CHAMBERLAIN / CLOSED / TRACÉ DE LA DÉVIATION DE FERMETURE DE LA RUE FERMETURE DE LA BRETELLE EN L’AUTOROUTE 417 EN PERCY ENTRE CATHERINE DIRECTION EST DE LA RUE KENT DIRECTION EST ET CHAMBERLAIN</p><p>CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE CLOSED AT LYON STREET (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) / ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR FERMETURE DE L’AVENUE CHAMBERLAIN CLOSURE AT CHAMBERLAIN / À LA HAUTEUR DE LA RUE LYON PANNEAUX D’INDICATION DE (CIRCULATION LOCALE SEULEMENT) FERMETURE À CHAMBERLAIN HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Chamberlain Avenue West to Kent Street North Tracé de la déviation de l’avenue Chamberlain ouest Closure Detour Route vers la rue Kent nord</p><p>Closure and detour route are required Letracédefermetureetdedéviationssont during the following construction activities: nécessaires lors des étapes suivantes de la • Abutment refacing (6 to 8 weeks); construction : • 1 week before and 2 weeks after rapid • réfection des butées; replacement operations; and • 1 semaine avant et 2 semaines après les • During rapid replacement operations (1 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE WEST TO travaux de remplacement rapide; et KENT STREET NORTH CLOSED / weekend). FERMETURE DE L’AVENUE • au cours des opérations de CHAMBERLAIN VERS L’OUEST remplacement rapide. • Emergency access will be maintained on JUSQU’À LA RUE KENT NORD Chamberlain Avenue. • l’accès d’urgence sera maintenu sur l’avenue Chamberlain.</p><p>DETOUR ROUTE / TRACÉ DE LA DÉVIATION </p><p>Highway 417 Pre- and Post-Rapid Replacement Tracé des déviations de l’autoroute 417 avant et après Detour Routes le remplacement rapide</p><p>HIGHWAY 417 EASTBOUND DETOUR ROUTES / Preparatory and final construction works TRACÉ DES DÉVIATIONS DE Les travaux de construction préparatoires related to the rapid replacement operations L’AUTOROUTE 417 EN DIRECTION EST et d’achèvement du remplacement rapide will be carried out before and after the s’effectueront avant et après l’érection du erection of the bridge. pont.</p><p>Closure and detour routes are required 1 Les fermetures et déviations sont week before and 2 weeks after rapid nécessaires 1 semaine avant et 2 semaines replacement operations. après les travaux de remplacement rapide. CHAMBERLAIN OPEN / CHAMBERLAIN OUVERT Emergency access will be maintained on L’accès d’urgence sera maintenu sur Chamberlain Avenue. l’avenue Chamberlain. ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR RAMP CLOSURE / HIGHWAY 417 EASTBOUND KENT PANNEAUX D’INDICATION STREET EXIT CLOSED / DES FERMETURES DE FERMETURE DE LA SORTIE KENT DE BRETELLES L’AUTOROUTE 417 EN DIRECTION EST HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Répercussions environnementales et mesures d’atténuation</p><p>ISSUES/CONCERNS/POTENTIAL IMPACTS MITIGATION/PROTECTION/MONITORING ENJEUX, PRÉOCCUPATIONS ET IMPACTS ATTÉNUATION/PROTECTION/SURVEILLANCE POTENTIELS 1.0 Vegetation 1.0 Végétation Preparation of the temporary construction staging • Vegetation clearing zones and vegetation retention zones will be clearly delineated in contract Lapréparationdelazonetemporairede• Les zones à dégager et celles où on conservera la végétation seront clairement indiquées dans les area north of Chamberlain Avenue will require documentation and in the field; construction au nord de l’avenue Chamberlain documents contractuels et sur le site; vegetation clearing/removals. However, no • Vegetation clearing will not be permitted to take place from May 31st to July 31st to protect nesting nécessitera l’enlèvement de la végétation existante. • Il sera interdit de procéder à l’enlèvement de la végétation entre le 31 mai et le 31 juillet pour protéger les significant natural features are found in the migratory birds; and Toutefois, celle ci ne présente aucune caractéristique nids d’oiseaux migrateurs; immediate study area. • The use of appropriate vegetation clearing techniques will be employed and exposed surfaces will be re- d’intérêt dans la zone à l’étude. • Les techniques appropriées seront utilisées, et les surfaces exposées seront stabilisées et seront stabilized and re-vegetated as soon as possible following construction. restaurées à l’état naturel dès que possible après la fin des travaux de construction. 2.0 Wildlife 2.0 Faune Potential disturbance to urban tolerant wildlife and • Any wildlife encountered during construction will not be knowingly harmed; Il y a une possibilité de perturbation d’animaux • Toute espèce faunique découverte lors des travaux sera traitée avec soin; migratory birds during construction. • Active nests will not be disturbed in accordance with the Migratory Bird Convention Act;and sauvages adaptés à la ville et d’oiseaux migrateurs • Les nids habités ne seront pas perturbés, conformément à la Loi sur la convention concernant les • Should any SAR be encountered at any time in the construction area, the Contract Administrator will be au cours de la construction. oiseaux migrateurs; Species at Risk habitat is not present in the contacted immediately. • À tout moment dans la zone où s’effectuent des travaux de construction, si des espèces en péril sont immediate study area. Il n’y a pas dans la zone à l’étude d’habitat découvertes, l’administrateur du contrat en sera immédiatement informé. 3.0 Traffic Operations and Access d’espèces en péril. Short and intermediate-term closures and lane • The number and duration of closures has been kept to the minimum required to complete the work; 3.0 Circulation automobile et accès reductions on Highway 417, the Kent Street • A traffic management plan has been developed and will be implemented to minimize the impact of Des fermetures et des réductions du nombre de, de • Le nombre et la durée des fermetures pour permettre l’exécution des travaux ont été réduits au eastbound off-ramp, Chamberlain Avenue West to closures; courte ou de moyenne durée, sur l’autoroute 417, minimum; Kent Street North, and Percy Street are required and • Access to residential properties and businesses along Chamberlain Avenue will be maintained; sur la bretelle de sortie de la rue Kent en direction • Un plan de gestion de la circulation a été mis sur pied et sera mis en œuvre pour minimiser les will result in disruptions to traffic operations and • Ongoing communication will be maintained with Emergency Services; and est, sur l’avenue Chamberlain ouest vers la rue Kent répercussions des fermetures; public access (pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists). • Temporary and advance signage in both official languages will provide notice of upcoming nord et sur la rue Percy sont nécessaires et • L’accès aux habitations privées et aux commerces le long de l’avenue Chamberlain sera maintenu; closures/disruptions and will identify alternate access/detour routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and entraîneront des perturbations de la circulation et • Une communication permanente avec les services d’urgences sera assurée; During rapid replacement operations, full weekend motorists. l’accès du public (piétons, cyclistes et • Une signalisation temporaire et une présignalisation dans les deux langues officielles informeront le closure of Highway 417 is required. automobilistes). public sur les fermetures et les perturbations à venir, et suggéreront des parcours de remplacement 4.0Landscaping/Aesthetics pour les piétons, les cyclistes et les automobilistes. Au cours des travaux de remplacement rapide, il Potential impacts to the visual character of the • Context Sensitive Design (CSD) solutions will be applied to various aspect of the design to ensure visual sera nécessaire de fermer complètement l’autoroute corridor. quality and continuity in the corridor to the extent possible, including the design of architectural motifs 417 au cours d’une fin de semaine. on the surface of the bridge wing walls / abutments, underdeck lighting, and streetscaping / landscaping. 4.0 Aménagement paysager / esthétique 5.0 Noise Il y a des impacts possibles sur l’aspect visuel du • Des solutions de conception sensible au contexte (CSC) seront appliquées à divers aspects du design Potential for elevated noise levels during • The Contractor will abide by the municipal noise control by-law for day-to-day operations and any corridor. pour assurer une qualité visuelle et un élément de raccord à l’environnement, dans la mesure du construction. exemptions to the municipal noise control by-law required for night work will be obtained prior to possible, y compris la conception de motifs architecturaux sur la surface des murs du pont et des construction. butées, un éclairage étudié sous le tablier du pont, et de l’aménagement paysager et de paysage de rue. 6.0 Utilities 5.0 Bruit</p><p>Potential for vibrations to occur as a result of heavy • The Contractor will be required to provide protection systems for the utilities requiring protection during Possibilité de forts taux de bruit lors des travaux de • L’entrepreneur respectera les règlements municipaux sur le bruit dans ses activités quotidiennes, toute construction works. the proposed works; construction. dispense requise à ces règlements pour des travaux de nuit sera obtenue avant de procéder aux • Vibration monitors may be required to be installed along the City watermain on Chamberlain Avenue to travaux. Several utilities may require temporary relocation to ensure that vibrations related to heavy construction works are kept to within safe levels and do not result accommodate the travel path for the rapid in damage to the watermain located immediately on site; 6.0 Services publics replacement equipment. • Utilities which may require temporary relocation will be reinstated following rapid replacement operations; Possibilité de vibrations à cause des importants • L’entrepreneur sera tenu de protéger les systèmes de services publics au cours des travaux proposés. and travaux de construction. • Des enregistreurs de vibrations seront installés le long de la conduite d’eau principale de la Ville sur Power interruptions may be required for portions of • Properties affected by the interruption of power will be notified in advance. l’avenue Chamberlain pour s’assurer que les vibrations émises par les travaux de construction ne the rapid replacement operations. Il pourrait être nécessaire de déplacer dépassent pas les seuils sécuritaires et ne causent pas de dommage à la conduite principale 7.0 Archaeological & Cultural Heritage temporairement plusieurs installations de services directement sur le site. publics pour laisser le passage au matériel de • Les installations de services publics qui devront être déplacées temporairement seront remises en place Potential to uncover archaeological resources during • No significant archaeological resources are known to exist within the study area, which has been remplacement rapide. après les travaux de remplacement rapide. construction. significantly disturbed; • Les propriétaires et locataires des propriétés touchées par les interruptions seront avertis à l’avance. • In the event that deeply buried archaeological deposits are discovered in the course of construction, the Il pourrait être nécessaire d’interrompre le courant Potential to adversely affect cultural heritage Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport shall be notified immediately and the proponent or person lors de certaines étapes des travaux de resources. discovering the archaeological resources must cease alteration of the site immediately and engage a remplacement. licensed consultant archaeologist to carry out a determination of their nature and significance. 7.0 Patrimoine archéologique et culturel • In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Consumer Service shall be notified. In situations where human remains are associated with Possibilité de découverte de ressources • Aucune ressource archéologique d’intérêt n’a été signalée dans la zone à l’étude, qui a déjà été archaeological resources, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport shall also be contacted to ensure archéologiques au cours des travaux de passablement perturbée. that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be a contravention of the Ontario construction. • Si, au cours des travaux de construction, on découvre des ressources archéologiques profondément Heritage Act. enfouies, le ministère de la Culture, du Tourisme et du Sport sera averti immédiatement, et l’entrepreneur • Cultural heritage evaluation of the Kent Street overpass under the Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines Possibilité d’effets indésirables sur des ressources ou la personne ayant découvert la ressource archéologique devra cesser toute perturbation du site, et (January 2008) did not identify the overpass as provincially important. The proposed works should not culturelles patrimoniales. retenir les services d’un expert conseil en archéologie certifié pour déterminer la nature et l’importance de adversely affect cultural heritage resources. la découverte. 8.0 Waste Management and Contamination • Si des restes humains sont découverts lors des travaux de construction, l’Unité de réglementation des cimetières du ministère des Services aux consommateurs devra être avertie. Si la découverte de restes Waste, excess materials (including salt impacted • Excess materials will be managed in accordance with OPSS 180. humains est liée à celle de ressources archéologiques, le ministère de la Culture, du Tourisme et du soil) and emissions have the potential to • The Contractor will be responsible for controlling the emission of dust and other pollutants and Sport devra lui aussi être averti pour s’assurer que le site n’est pas soumis à des modifications non contaminate the surrounding environment if not preventing them from leaving the work site. autorisées qui iraient à l’encontre de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario. managed properly. • L’évaluation du patrimoine culturel du passage supérieur de la rue Kent, en vertu des lignes directrices du programme des ponts patrimoniaux de l’Ontario (janvier 2008) n’a pas permis de constater que le passage supérieur était d’intérêt provincial. Les travaux proposés ne devraient donc pas avoir d’incidence négative sur des ressources culturelles patrimoniales. 8.0 Gestion des déchets et contamination</p><p>Les déchets, les matériaux excédentaires (y compris • Les matériaux excédentaires seront gérés conformément aux normes provinciales OPSS 180. les sols halomorphes) et les émissions qui • Il incombera à l’entrepreneur de contrôler les émissions de poussière et autres substances polluantes et pourraient contaminer le milieu s’ils ne sont pas de les confiner au site des travaux. gérés adéquatement. HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU PASSAGE SUPÉRIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, RUE KENT</p><p>Next Steps Prochaines étapes</p><p>Following this Public Information Centre, next steps will include: Après la présente séance d’information publique, voici quelles seront les prochaines étapes : • Reviewing and responding to comments received; • examiner les commentaires reçus et y répondre; • Refining the detail design and mitigation plan; • perfectionner les conceptions détaillées et les plans d’atténuation; • Preparing a Design and Construction Report for this study and • préparer un rapport de conception et de construction pour chaque submitting for a 30-day public review period; projet et le soumettre à l’examen du public pendant 30 jours; • Finalizing the detail design and preparing the contract package; and • mettre au point les conceptions détaillées et préparer les documents contractuels; et • Submitting the project for tender. • lancer l’appel d’offres relatifs aux projets.</p><p>Thank you for attending the Public Information Centre. We welcome Merci d’avoir assisté à la séance d’information publique. Vos your comments. Information is being collected in accordance with the commentaires sont les bienvenus. Les renseignements sont recueillis Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception conformément à la Loi sur l'accès à l'information et la protection de la of personal information, all comments will become part of the public vie privée. À l'exception des renseignements personnels, tous les record. commentaires feront partie du domaine public.</p><p>If you would like more information, please contact: Pour de plus amples détails, veuillez communiquer avec :</p><p>Mr. Kevin Gibbs, P.Eng. Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. M. Michel Bisson, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Consultant Project Manager (MMM) Ingénieur chargé de projet de la firme (MMM) Phone: 613-540-5120 / 1-800-267-0295 (toll-free) Phone: 613-736-7200 / 1-877-998-9912 (toll-free) Des renseignements sont disponibles en français en Email: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca Email: regels@mmm.ca composant 613-736-7200 poste 3287 Fax: 613-540-5106 Fax: 613-736-8710 Courriel : bissonm@mmm.ca Fax: 613-736-8710 www.queenswayexpansioneast.com</p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT WP 4033-08-01 </p><p>Public Information Centre Summary Report </p><p>APPENDIX D Comments Received </p><p>Ontario COMMENT SHEET! FEUILLE DE COMMENTAIRES</p><p>REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS PASSAGE SUPERIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN RUE KENT, CONCEPTION DETAILLEE</p><p>(WP 4033-08-01) PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE I SÉANCE D’INFORMATION PUBLIQUE</p><p>WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 LE MERCREDI 9 JUILLET 2014 DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY CENTRE (ROOM 31) CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DALHOUSIE, SALLE 31 755 SOMERSET STREET WEST 755, RUE SOMERSET OUEST OTTAWA, ON K1R 6R1 OTTAWA (ONTARIO) K1R 6R1 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM DE 16 H A 19 H</p><p>Please comment on any aspect of the project that you consider to be important. Either drop your completed comment sheet in the box provided or send it by July 23, 2014 to:</p><p>Veuillez commenter au sujet de tous les aspects du projet que vous jugez importants. Déposez votre feuille de commentaires remplie clans Ia boite prévue a cet effet ou envoyez-là, au plus tard le 23 juillet 2014 a:</p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Fax/Téléc: (613) 736-8710 Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Rd., Suite 300 E-mail / Courriel: sotta@mmm.ca Ottawa,ON K1VOY3 (on behalf of / au nom de Steve Regel)</p><p>Please check here if a response is not required. Veuillez cocher ici si une réponse West pas nécessaire.</p><p>If a response is required, please indicate your preferred method of correspondence: Si une réponse est requise, sil vous plait indiquer votre méthode désirée de correspondence: Li E-mail I Courriel Li Regular Mail / Poste reguliere COMMENTS ! COMMENTAIRES:</p><p>) 4-z Lw 5&Z C’ CCL CI IT2 ç€Q</p><p> co cz r U</p><p>Ii - c-QD StI &i c</p><p>Thank you for your participation. Comments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of L) Ontario COMMENT SHEET I FEUILLE DE COMMENTAIRES</p><p>REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS PASSAGE SUPERIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN RUE KENT, CONCEPTION DETAILLEE</p><p>(WP 4033-08-01) PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE I SÉANCE D’INFORMATION PUBLIQUE</p><p>WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 LE MERCREDI 9 JUILLET 2014 DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY CENTRE (ROOM 31) CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DALHOUSIE, SALLE 31 755 SOMERSET STREET WEST 755, RUE SOMERSET OUEST OTTAWA, ON Ki R 6R1 OTTAWA (ONTARIO) Ki R 6R1 4:OOPMTO7:OOPM DE16HA19H</p><p>Please comment on any aspect of the project that you consider to be important. Either drop your completed comment sheet in the box provided or send it by July 23, 2014 to:</p><p>Veuillez commenter au sujet de tous es aspects du projet que vous jugez importants. Déposez votre feuille de commentaires remplie dans Ia bolte prévue a cet effet ou envoyez-là, au plus tard le 23 juillet 2014 a:</p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Fax! Téléc: (613) 736-8710 Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Rd., Suite 300 E-mail / Courriel: sotta@mmm.ca Ottawa, ON Ki V 0Y3 (on behalf of I au nom de Steve Regel)</p><p>Please check here if a response is not required. Veuillez cocher ici si une réponse n’est pas nécessaire.</p><p>If a response is required, please indicate your preferred method of correspondence: Si une réponse est requise, sil vous plait indiquer votre méthode désirée de correspondence: E-mail I Courriel Li Regular Mail! Poste reguliere COMMENTS I COMMENTAIRES:</p><p>I M f.i/J L J ,.i 7’x:’0 A , I i Y. (Th ,;,._ r</p><p> d/ %7AJ(1 Jk A .L- j/</p><p>-‘) ,, d -Y</p><p>Thank you for your participation. Comments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of From: Steve Regel Sent: May-13-14 7:41 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Tim Dickinson; Lincoln MacDonald Subject: FW: HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT</p><p>From: Sent: May-06-14 11:12 PM To: Steve Regel; kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca; dave.lindensmith@ontario.ca Subject: HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT </p><p>Hello, </p><p>I would like to know when the "Spring 2014" public consultations are planned for the Kent St. overpass replacement on Highway 417 in Ottawa - as per your website schedule: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass-replacement/schedule/ </p><p>Also, please forward any design/layout materials you have at this time. I would like to know what the final underpass layout will be. </p><p>Best regards, </p><p>1 From: Steve Regel Sent: June-24-14 3:49 PM To: Anita Sott; Tim Dickinson Subject: FW: PIC Highway 417 Kent Overpass Replacement</p><p>From: Sent: June-24-14 3:06 PM To: Steve Regel Subject: PIC Highway 417 Kent Overpass Replacement </p><p>Good afternoon, </p><p>We have just received, in the mail, documents in regards to the highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement. We are located at . Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the Public Information Center. Would you kindly send us all information pertaining to the replacement and how this may affect our business . </p><p>Thank you and have a good day, </p><p>1 From: Sent: June-25-14 8:03 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Tim Dickinson Subject: Re: HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT</p><p>Mr Gibbs, </p><p>Does your project team have any protocols in place to let people who have expressed an interest in this project over email (such as myself, see below) know that the public information meeting is on July 9th, 4pm to 7pm, at Dalhousie Community Centre? </p><p>By sheer luck I read the Ottawa Citizen today and saw a Government of Ontario ad informing me about the meeting. </p><p>However, I do find it curious that I haven't had any email communications from someone on the project team. Ms. Sott's reply that the meeting will be "in July" was not a complete answer. I understand the final details may not have been known at the time of that reply. But clearly the final details were known as of a few days ago, in time to place an ad in today's Ottawa Citizen. </p><p>I asked the most basic of questions (something single parents with complicated life schedules do when they are trying to participate in their community) and yet even that question went unanswered. </p><p>All things aside, this puts into question the point of scheduling a babysitter and bothering to attend. If a basic question can't be answered, what level of importance will the project team place on my actual feedback on the project? Should I even bother showing up? </p><p>While I am now fully informed, I worry there are many more people who have emailed you that are still unaware there is a meeting on July 9th. </p><p>I trust you will take appropriate action and provide an email summary to everyone who has contacted you. If I may add, you should also distribute notice via email to everyone who has ever emailed the project team about any of the 417 projects (such as the previous Parkdale one). I would guess they would also be interested - but may have missed the Ottawa Citizen ad as well. </p><p>Sincerely, </p><p>1 From: Sent: June-25-14 9:43 AM To: Anita Sott Subject: Re: Invitation to Public Information Centre - Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01)</p><p>Has a date been decided for this replacement to occur? </p><p>1 From: Steve Regel Sent: July-07-14 6:55 AM To: Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO); Ogilvie, Kevin (kevin.ogilvie@ontario.ca); Tim Dickinson; Anita Sott Subject: RE: kent st overpass replacement </p><p>Further to our conversation on July 4, 2014 and your question below; the Kent Street off ramp could be closed for 1‐2 weeks before the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015 and 2‐3 weeks after the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015. </p><p>The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent- street-overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ </p><p>______</p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>From: Sent: July-04-14 10:59 AM To: Steve Regel Subject: kent st overpass replacement </p><p>Thank you for your time this morning Most appreciated Just a couple more questions How long do you expect the kent st exit 417 east to be closed? Will it be a continuous stretch or fragmented? </p><p>By what date do you expect the project to be finished ? regards </p><p>1 From: Sent: July-08-14 4:34 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement</p><p>Categories: Kent Comments</p><p>You have received a message regarding Queensway Expansion East. Message details are as follows: </p><p>Name: Subject: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement Message: Just wondering if any dates have been released as to when Kent street or Chamberlain will be closed or lane reduction....? </p><p>1 From: Sent: July-09-14 9:30 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Anita Sott; Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca; Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Tim Dickinson Subject: Re: Invitation to Public Information Centre - Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass </p><p>Categories: Kent Comments</p><p>I was not able to attend this event - will the display boards be posted on the website for public comment? Also our MPP indicated that the new sound barriers on the south side of the Queensway in the Glebe will be part of this project. Is that correct (we hope so!!). </p><p>Kindest regards, </p><p>1 From: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) <Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca> Sent: July-10-14 11:20 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Tim Dickinson; Steve Regel Subject: FW: Kent Street Overpass Replacement - Ottawa</p><p>Categories: Kent Comments</p><p>From: Sent: 10 juillet 2014 11:03 To: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) Subject: Kent Street Overpass Replacement - Ottawa </p><p>Mr Kevin Gibbs, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer Planning and Design Section Eastern Region Ministry of Transportation </p><p>Kent Street Overpass Replacement </p><p>Dear Mr Gibbs, </p><p>At the Open House held yesterday, 08 July, at the Dalhousie Community Centre, I directed several questions to you and your associates from MMM Group. My interest was with respect to certain recommendations contained in a planning document for Centretown, prepared by Urban Strategies for the City of Ottawa. </p><p>Of particular interest were suggestions contained in the planning report that proposed the establishment of small urban parks or landscape areas on the right-of-way lands for highway 417, which were given the designation as “Linear Landscape”. </p><p>1 My questions to you included the following: </p><p>1. Are you aware of any enquiry from the consultant to the Ministry on the feasibility or permissibility of the concept for a linear landscape on MOT lands in the Catherine Street corridor (Between <a href="/tags/Elgin_Street_(Ottawa)/" rel="tag">Elgin Street</a> and Bronson Avenue)? </p><p>2. Is it the practice within the Ministry to permit publicly accessible parkland or urban landscape within highway rights of ways? </p><p>3. Is there specific planning consideration to include “parkland” within the project for the Kent Street Overpass replacement, other than the potential placement of a bench sitting area near the Isabella Street entrance to the underpass? </p><p>An additional part of our conversation was on the engineering challenge of designing a park at the Kent Street location, - which would apply as well to other locations in the Catherine Street linear zone. The challenge you described is the slope and related grading issues of the berms, required to support the highway . The placement of a park at these locations would likely involve the construction of a significant investment in a retaining wall, which has not been a component of the cost estimate for this project. </p><p>An additional question which I did not raise with you yesterday relates to the maintenance of landscape within the rights of way for provincial highways in urban areas. Can you advise whether the responsibility for the maintenance is a municipal, provincial or shared cost when the lands are within provincial ownership? </p><p>I appreciate your assistance in clarifying the points raised above. It was a pleasure meeting with you and the consultants for this project and I thank you for taking the time to discuss the matter with me. Best wishes for a successful project implementation. </p><p>Best wishes, </p><p>2</p><p>HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>Design and Construction Report </p><p>APPENDIX C Agency Correspondence </p><p>ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION 11696 Second Line Chief: James R. Marsden P.O. Box 46 Councillor: Julie Bothwell Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 Councillor: Jody Holmes Phone: (905) 352-2011 Councillor: Dave Mowat Fax: (905) 352-3242 Councillor: Angela Smoke </p><p>October 22, 2013 </p><p>Ministry of Transportation, Planning and Design Section 1355 John Counter Boulevard Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 </p><p>Att: Kevin Gibbs, MTO Senior Project Engineer </p><p>Re: Commencement of Detail Design Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>Dear Kevin Gibbs, </p><p>Thank you for your consultation request to Alderville First Nation regarding the replacement of the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass structure which is being proposed within our Traditional and Treaty Territory. We appreciate the fact that the Ministry of Transportation recognizes the importance of First Nations Consultation and that your office is conforming to the requirements within the Duty to Consult Process. </p><p>As per the Alderville First Nation Consultation Protocol, your proposed project is deemed a level 3, having minimal potential to impact our First Nations’ rights, therefore, please keep Alderville apprised of any archaeological findings, burial sites or any environmental impacts, should any occur. I can be contacted at the mailing address above or electronically via email, at the email address below. </p><p>In good faith and respect, </p><p>Dave Simpson dsimpson@aldervillefirstnation.ca Lands and Resources Communications Officer Tele: (905) 352-2662 Alderville First Nation Fax: (905) 352-3242 </p><p>From: Mohamed, Jama A <Jama.Mohamed@ottawa.ca> Sent: October-16-13 3:16 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: RE: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Hi Anita </p><p>I will be representing City of Ottawa, Traffic Operations Division in the TAC. My info is below </p><p>Jama A. Mohamed Traffic Control Engineer Traffic Operations Division, Public Works City of Ottawa 175 Loretta Ave. North Ottawa , ON K1Y 4L8 (613) 580‐2424 Ext. 23175 www.traffic.ottawa.ca </p><p>From: Anita Sott [mailto:SottA@mmm.ca] Sent: October 16, 2013 9:22 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Nadia Diczki; Tim Dickinson Subject: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Technical Advisory Committee Member, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the commencement of the project’s detail design and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information in your capacity as a member of the Highway 417 Expansion Technical Advisory Committee. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project, as well as a comment form and details on how to provide any information, questions or comments you may have. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited </p><p>1 From: Rathwell, Douglas <Douglas.Rathwell@ottawa.ca> Sent: October-16-13 4:53 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: RE: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>No comments at this time. </p><p>Doug </p><p>Doug Rathwell, P. Eng. Senior Engineer, Road Renewal Asset Management Branch Infrastructure Services Department ph 613-580-2424 x16040 mail code 26-61 </p><p>From: Anita Sott [mailto:SottA@mmm.ca] Sent: October 16, 2013 9:22 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Nadia Diczki; Tim Dickinson Subject: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Technical Advisory Committee Member, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the commencement of the project’s detail design and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information in your capacity as a member of the Highway 417 Expansion Technical Advisory Committee. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project, as well as a comment form and details on how to provide any information, questions or comments you may have. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 </p><p>1 From: Alting-Mees, Birgitte <Birgitte.Alting-Mees@ottawa.ca> Sent: October-17-13 5:01 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Tim Dickinson Subject: RE: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Ms. Sott and Mr. Dickinson: </p><p>The City of Ottawa Asset Management Branch would like to be involved in the TAC for this project. The City has a large diameter watermain and local sewers and watermains in Chamberlain adjacent to the site. It will be necessary to protect this infrastructure during the bridge replacement project and, in fact it may be necessary to replace the local sewers and watermains prior to the work starting. We need to understand the details of your project. </p><p>Regards, </p><p>Birgitte C. Alting-Mees, P.Eng. Senior Engineer Watermain Renewal Infrastructure Assessment - Water Resources Assets Unit Asset Management Branch Infrastructure Services Department Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability Portfolio City of Ottawa 100 Constellation, 6th Floor Ottawa ON K2G 6J8 Phone: (613) 580-2424, extension 16001 </p><p>From: Anita Sott [mailto:SottA@mmm.ca] Sent: October 16, 2013 9:22 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Nadia Diczki; Tim Dickinson Subject: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Technical Advisory Committee Member, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the commencement of the project’s detail design and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information in your capacity as a member of the Highway 417 Expansion Technical Advisory Committee. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project, as well as a comment form and details on how to provide any information, questions or comments you may have. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>1</p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 0Y3 t: 613-736-7200 x3546 | f: 613-736-8710 | c: 613-219-4760 dickinsont@mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca </p><p>The information contained within this e-mail transmission is privileged and/or confidential and is intended solely for the use of the party to which it is addressed. Its dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, or are not named as a recipient within such e-mail, please immediately notify the sender and also destroy any and all copies you have made of this e-mail transmission. </p><p>Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail and/or its attachments. </p><p>This e-mail originates from the City of Ottawa e-mail system. 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Je vous remercie de votre collaboration. </p><p>2</p><p>From: Steve Regel Sent: October-30-13 12:56 PM To: Grimwood, Robert (robert.grimwood@ottawa.ca) Cc: Tim Dickinson; Anita Sott; David Lindensmith (Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca); Gibbs, Kevin (MTO); Ogilvie, Kevin (kevin.ogilvie@ontario.ca) Subject: RE: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Robert; </p><p>You are correct it is essentially a rapid lift bridge replacement. Temporary works are required on the Kent Street off ramp and Chamberlain to accommodate the rapid lift equipment but the ramp and roadway will be reinstated to its existing condition. </p><p>______</p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department McCormick Rankin | A member of MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>From: Tim Dickinson Sent: October 29, 2013 2:30 PM To: Steve Regel; Anita Sott Subject: Fwd: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Sent from my iPhone </p><p>Begin forwarded message: </p><p>From: "Grimwood, Robert" <Robert.Grimwood@ottawa.ca> Date: October 29, 2013 at 2:04:47 PM EDT To: Tim Dickinson <DickinsonT@mmm.ca> Cc: Anita Sott <SottA@mmm.ca> Subject: RE: WP 4033‐08‐01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Hi Tim, </p><p>1 For this MTO project, will there be any changes to Kent Street and/or the Kent/Chamberlain intersection? It sounds to me like it’s just the bridge replacement, I just want to confirm. Thanks. </p><p>Robert Grimwood, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Transportation City of Ottawa (613) 580-2424 x28757 robert.grimwood@ottawa.ca </p><p>From: Anita Sott [mailto:SottA@mmm.ca] Sent: October 16, 2013 9:22 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Nadia Diczki; Tim Dickinson Subject: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Technical Advisory Committee Member, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the commencement of the project’s detail design and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information in your capacity as a member of the Highway 417 Expansion Technical Advisory Committee. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project, as well as a comment form and details on how to provide any information, questions or comments you may have. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 0Y3 t: 613-736-7200 x3546 | f: 613-736-8710 | c: 613-219-4760 dickinsont@mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca </p><p>The linked image cannot be displayed. 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Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail and/or its attachments. </p><p>2</p><p>COMMENT 11</p><p>From: Tim Dickinson Sent: November-18-13 11:09 AM To: Anita Sott; Steve Regel Subject: FW: Response to Commencement of Detial Design Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) Attachments: Cover Letter and Key Plan.pdf; 10146333_Enbridge Gas Response and Plot.pdf</p><p>Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged</p><p>Categories: Kent Comments</p><p>� � From: Ademidayo Adesiyun [mailto:Ademidayo.Adesiyun@enbridge.com] Sent: November-18-13 11:09 AM To: Tim Dickinson Cc: Subject: Response to Commencement of Detial Design Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08- 01) � Good�Morning�Tim,� � I�apologize�for�the�delayed�response�to�the�above�mentioned�request.� � Attached�is�your�request�letter�and�our�response�which�includes�a�plot�confirming�the�we�do�have�natural�gas�main�lines� in�and�around�the�area�requested,�but�the�main�lines�do�not�seem�to�interfere�with�the�area�you�are�proposing�work.� � Clearances�have�to�be�met�for�proposed�work�in�the�area�and�your�detailed�drawings�must�be�re�submitted�for�sign�off� by�Enbridge�Gas�Distribution.� � Let�me�know�if�you�need�anything�else.� � Regards� Dayo� � ADEMIDAYO ADESIYUN| ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC.� Planning & Design Analyst | Distribution Asset Management� 400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 2C7�  (613) 748-6760 | www.enbridgegas.com� ademidayo.adesiyun@enbridge.com�</p><p> Think Green, don't print! Pensez vert, n'imprimé pas ce courriel!� �</p><p>1 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Janice Reisler 400 Coventry Rd. Tel.: 613.742.4534 Ottawa, ON, K1K 2C7 Fax: 613.748.6869 Canada janice.reisler@enbridge.com www.enbridge.com/gas mark-ups@enbridge.com utilitycirculations@enbridge.com</p><p>EGD File Number: 10146333</p><p>Re: HWY 417 Kent St. Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01)</p><p>Please find attached a copy of your drawing(s) on which we have marked our existing/proposed underground plant and have made the following determinations:</p><p>GENERALU LOCATION </p><p> Please refer to the attached drawings for information on our existing or proposed gas plant. The information provided is for GENERAL LOCATION ONLY. You must re-submit your detailed drawings for sign off by Enbridge Gas Distribution.</p><p>NO-CONFLICTU</p><p> We have NO OBJECTION to your proposed plant as indicated. Please refer to the attached drawings for information on our existing or proposed gas plant. GAS MAINS MUST BE FIELD LOCATED. Before digging, please call ONTARIO ONE CALL. 48 hours in advance at 1-800-400-2255 for free gas locates service.  See “Third Party Requirements” booklet for definitions, requirements & contact information.  Test Holes are required to determine actual depth where infrastructure crosses gas plant.</p><p>CONFLICTU</p><p> We have an OBJECTION to your proposed plant as indicated. Please refer to the attached drawings for information on our existing or proposed gas plant. Review your proposal and make changes to your plant to satisfy these requirements.  See “Third Party Requirements” booklet for definitions, requirements & contact information.  If relocation of our plant is required, contact Manager of Special Projects:</p><p>Eastern Region: Farzeen Rizvi, 613-748-6768</p><p>NEBU PERMIT REQUIRED</p><p> An application form needs to be filed when crossing or working within 30 m of the right-of-way of the NEB regulated natural gas pipeline.  Find enclosed booklet containing information and permit application form.  If you want to discuss NEB permit process contact the Enbridge Gas Distribution Land Dept.: Chuck Reaney: 416-753-6929</p><p>VITALU MAIN</p><p> You are working within 3 m of a Vital Main Pipeline. A representative of the company must be contacted three (3) days prior to commencement of work. A member of our field force must be present while excavation of the main takes place and prior to backfilling. Alternatively please contact the Enbridge Gas Distribution Damage Prevention Dept: 1(866) 922- 3622.  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From: Steve Regel Sent: November-21-13 12:39 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Tim Dickinson Subject: FW: Hwy 417 / Kent St. Overpass</p><p>FYI </p><p>______</p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>From: Walker, Korey (MNR) [mailto:Korey.Walker@ontario.ca] Sent: November 21, 2013 10:28 AM To: Steve Regel Subject: Hwy 417 / Kent St. Overpass </p><p>Hi Steve, </p><p>MNR has now had a chance to review the subject lands surrounding the Kent St. overpass. Possible species at risk that may be found on site and or adjacent include: Barn Swallow (THR), Chimney Swift (THR) and Butternut (END). There are no significant natural heritage features in the immediate area. 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Correspondence </p><p>From: Sent: October-16-13 12:09 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: Re: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design</p><p>16 Oct 13 </p><p>Would you please remove me from your distribution list? Thanks. </p><p>From: Anita Sott Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:45 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: mailto:Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca ; Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca ; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca ; Steve Regel ; Nadia Diczki ; Tim Dickinson Subject: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design </p><p>Dear Sir/Madam, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the project and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager, which provides a general overview of the project and details how you can get involved. </p><p>We look forward to your participation. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 0Y3 t: 613-736-7200 x3546 | f: 613-736-8710 | c: 613-219-4760 dickinsont@mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca </p><p>The information contained within this e-mail transmission is privileged and/or confidential and is intended solely for the use of the party to which it is addressed. Its dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, or 1 From: Sent: October-16-13 9:05 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Anita Sott; Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca; Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Nadia Diczki; Tim Dickinson Subject: Re: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement </p><p>Thank you very much for this introduction. We look forward to being kept informed about this project and to an opportunity to contribute our comments and suggests for the proposed design and construction approach, and the impact it will have for traffic (car, bicycles and foot) in our neighbourhood. </p><p>Anita Sott <SottA@mmm.ca> writes: Dear Sir/Madam, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the project and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager, which provides a general overview of the project and details how you can get involved. </p><p>We look forward to your participation. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. </p><p>Planner, Planning and Environmental Design </p><p>1 From: Sent: October-18-13 4:15 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: RE: WP 4033-08-01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design</p><p>All transit routs should be under our citys and town, not haveing our roads, parking lots etc above or on top of our city. Do roads grow when expose to the sun? </p><p>From: SottA@mmm.ca To: SottA@mmm.ca CC: Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca; Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Dave.Lindensmith@ontario.ca; SRegel@mrc.ca; NDiczki@mrc.ca; DickinsonT@mmm.ca Subject: WP 4033‐08‐01 Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement | Commencement of Detail Design Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:45:52 +0000 </p><p>Dear Sir/Madam, </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to complete the detail design for the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01). The purpose of this message is to inform you of the project and provide you with an opportunity to offer comments and/or provide information. </p><p>Attached please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager, which provides a general overview of the project and details how you can get involved. </p><p>We look forward to your participation. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner, Planning and Environmental Design on behalf of Tim Dickinson, M.Pl., MCIP, RPP Associate, Planning and Environmental Design MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 0Y3 t: 613-736-7200 x3546 | f: 613-736-8710 | c: 613-219-4760 dickinsont@mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca </p><p>The information contained within this e-mail transmission is privileged and/or confidential and is intended solely for the use of the party to which it is addressed. Its dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, or are not named as a recipient within such e-mail, please immediately notify the sender and also destroy any and all copies you have made of this e-mail transmission. </p><p>1 From: Steve Regel Sent: November-12-13 1:39 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Tim Dickinson Subject: FW: Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement</p><p>From: Sent: October 29, 2013 2:35 PM To: Steve Regel Subject: Highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement </p><p>Mr. Regel, </p><p>The purpose of this email is to follow up on your letter dated October 16th regarding the above mentioned overpass replacement. </p><p>We are the owners of the building located at , and understand from your letter that the construction staging area will be located on Chamberlain between Kent and Bank streets. This will certainly have a significant impact on our staff, our tenants, and our members as they attempt to visit our branch. </p><p>Please provide us with any and all updates regarding the detail design, specifically, mitigation strategies for businesses located on Chamberlain. Please include myself in any study mailing list. </p><p>We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback and look forward to hearing from you. </p><p>Regards, </p><p>1</p><p>From: Sent: 20 novembre 2013 09:55 To: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO); regels@mmm.ca; mgoetz@mrc.ca; Lindensmith, Dave (MTO) Cc: Diane.Holmes@ottawa.ca Subject: Clarification/questions re: Queensway Expansion East project </p><p>Greetings, </p><p>A neighbour recently forwarded me some information about the Oct. announcement of study for the Queensway Expansion East project. </p><p>Firstly, I would appreciate being added to your distribution list to ensure I receive future updates. </p><p>Secondly, I would appreciate confirmation/clarification that actual noise barriers (not just "snow fences") will be established along the North side of the highway to protect Centretown residents from the air and noise pollution coming off the highway. </p><p>The information presented here suggests : </p><p>1 >Construction of new noise walls on the south barrier walls and replacement of the existing snow fence on the north barrier walls west of the bridge; </p><p>However, information here indicates the potential for proper noise barriers: </p><p>> Construction of new retrofit noise barriers at the following locations: o O-Train to Preston Street (south side of Highway 417); o Bronson Avenue to Lyon Street (north side of Highway 417); o Lyon Street to the Rideau Canal (south side of Highway 417); </p><p>Finally, the information regarding the Local realignment of Chamberlain Avenue to the north, to be opposite the eastbound off-ramp mentioned does not provide a clear picture of what the revised route may look like. </p><p>I look forward to any clarification/confirmation you may be able to provide, and very much hope that there will be proper noise barriers on the N. side. Currently – while Glebe residents are protected by high barrier walls, Centretown residents can watch the cars go by with no greater height than the guardrail. </p><p>Many thanks in advance, </p><p>2 From: Sent: April-27-14 1:11 AM To: Steve Regel Subject: Fwd: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) </p><p>Steve, my apologies for getting you e-mail address wrong on my initial try. </p><p>------Original Message ------Subject:Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01) Date:Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:08:18 -0400 From:</p><p>To:regals@mmm.ca </p><p>CC: kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca </p><p>Steve Regel Kevin Gibbs, </p><p>I am in receipt of your introductory letter of 16 October 2013. </p><p>As you will see from my address below, my home at is of the Kent Street bridge. </p><p>Whereas I know the bridge is in need of replacement and widening to meet traffic handling needs, I am concerned that this work may have deleterious effect on my property. My house, and I also understand my neighbours houses, are badly subject to ground born tremors and skocks from traffic on Chamberlain induced by any road works and by heavy </p><p>1 traffic passing over road irregularities. On my third floor this is amplified and can be quite severe. Even work two years ago on Bank Street caused cracking in my lathe and plaster walls. </p><p>I am therefore concerned that any prolonged impact type work or similar that injects energy into the ground could make this house very uncomfortable to be in and/or cause damage. </p><p>Please consider my concerns in your planning, and keep me informed as to your progress and final recommendations. </p><p>-- </p><p>2</p><p>From: Sent: May-06-14 11:12 PM To: Steve Regel; kevin.gibbs@ontario.ca; dave.lindensmith@ontario.ca Subject: HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT </p><p>Hello, </p><p>I would like to know when the "Spring 2014" public consultations are planned for the Kent St. overpass replacement on Highway 417 in Ottawa - as per your website schedule: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass-replacement/schedule/ </p><p>Also, please forward any design/layout materials you have at this time. I would like to know what the final underpass layout will be. </p><p>Best regards, </p><p>1 From: Anita Sott Sent: July-04-14 3:20 PM To: Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Tim Dickinson Subject: RE: PIC Highway 417 Kent Overpass Replacement</p><p>Dear </p><p>On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, thank you for submitting your comments in the email below regarding the Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement. </p><p>Thank you for informing us that you will not be able to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC) to be held on July 9, 2014. Please be advised that all display materials that will be presented at the PIC will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent-street-overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ </p><p>We encourage you to review the materials when they are posted shortly following the PIC, and submit any questions, comments or concerns you may have. </p><p>Please be advised that you will be kept on the project contact list and will receive direction notification of the filing of the Design and Construction Report for a 30-day public review period. </p><p>Thank you for your participation in this project. </p><p>Sincerely, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner Planning and Environmental Design On behalf of Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>The information contained within this e-mail transmission is privileged and/or confidential and is intended solely for the use of the party to which it is addressed. Its dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, or are not named as a recipient within such e-mail, please immediately notify the sender and also destroy any and all copies you have made of this e-mail transmission. </p><p>Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail and/or its attachments. </p><p>From: Sent: June-24-14 3:06 PM To: Steve Regel Subject: PIC Highway 417 Kent Overpass Replacement </p><p>Good afternoon, </p><p>1 We have just received, in the mail, documents in regards to the highway 417 Kent Street overpass replacement. We are located at . Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the Public Information Center. Would you kindly send us all information pertaining to the replacement and how this may affect our business . </p><p>Thank you and have a good day, </p><p>2 From: Sent: June-25-14 8:03 AM To: Anita Sott Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) (Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca); Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Tim Dickinson Subject: Re: HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS REPLACEMENT</p><p>Mr Gibbs, </p><p>Does your project team have any protocols in place to let people who have expressed an interest in this project over email (such as myself, see below) know that the public information meeting is on July 9th, 4pm to 7pm, at Dalhousie Community Centre? </p><p>By sheer luck I read the Ottawa Citizen today and saw a Government of Ontario ad informing me about the meeting. </p><p>However, I do find it curious that I haven't had any email communications from someone on the project team. Ms. Sott's reply that the meeting will be "in July" was not a complete answer. I understand the final details may not have been known at the time of that reply. But clearly the final details were known as of a few days ago, in time to place an ad in today's Ottawa Citizen. </p><p>I asked the most basic of questions (something single parents with complicated life schedules do when they are trying to participate in their community) and yet even that question went unanswered. </p><p>All things aside, this puts into question the point of scheduling a babysitter and bothering to attend. If a basic question can't be answered, what level of importance will the project team place on my actual feedback on the project? Should I even bother showing up? </p><p>While I am now fully informed, I worry there are many more people who have emailed you that are still unaware there is a meeting on July 9th. </p><p>I trust you will take appropriate action and provide an email summary to everyone who has contacted you. If I may add, you should also distribute notice via email to everyone who has ever emailed the project team about any of the 417 projects (such as the previous Parkdale one). I would guess they would also be interested - but may have missed the Ottawa Citizen ad as well. </p><p>Sincerely, </p><p>1 From: Sent: June-25-14 9:43 AM To: Anita Sott Subject: Re: Invitation to Public Information Centre - Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement (WP 4033-08-01)</p><p>Has a date been decided for this replacement to occur? </p><p>On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 9:26 AM, Anita Sott <SottA@mmm.ca> wrote: </p><p>Dear Sir / Madam, </p><p>The purpose of this message is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the above-noted project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Wednesday, July 9, 2014 </p><p>Date: Location: Dalhousie Community Centre (Room 31) 755 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 </p><p>Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>Attached, please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project and provides details on the PIC and the study process. A key map of the study area is also included for your information. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>1 From: Steve Regel Sent: July-07-14 6:55 AM To: Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO); Ogilvie, Kevin (kevin.ogilvie@ontario.ca); Tim Dickinson; Anita Sott Subject: RE: kent st overpass replacement </p><p>Further to our conversation on July 4, 2014 and your question below; the Kent Street off ramp could be closed for 1‐2 weeks before the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015 and 2‐3 weeks after the rapid lift weekend in the summer of 2015. </p><p>The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015. </p><p>If you are unable to attend the PIC, we encourage you to email your comments on the display materials presented at the PIC which will be made available on the project website at: http://queenswayexpansioneast.com/highway-417-kent- street-overpass-replacement/public-involvement/ </p><p>______</p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>From: Sent: July-04-14 10:59 AM To: Steve Regel Subject: kent st overpass replacement </p><p>Thank you for your time this morning Most appreciated Just a couple more questions How long do you expect the kent st exit 417 east to be closed? Will it be a continuous stretch or fragmented? </p><p>By what date do you expect the project to be finished ? regards </p><p>1 From: Sent: July-08-14 4:34 PM To: Anita Sott Subject: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement</p><p>You have received a message regarding Queensway Expansion East. Message details are as follows: </p><p>Name: Subject: Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass Replacement Message: Just wondering if any dates have been released as to when Kent street or Chamberlain will be closed or lane reduction....? </p><p>1 From: Sent: July-09-14 9:30 PM To: Anita Sott Cc: Anita Sott; Kevin.Gibbs@ontario.ca; Kevin.Ogilvie@ontario.ca; Steve Regel; Tim Dickinson Subject: Re: Invitation to Public Information Centre - Highway 417 Kent Street Overpass </p><p>I was not able to attend this event - will the display boards be posted on the website for public comment? Also our MPP indicated that the new sound barriers on the south side of the Queensway in the Glebe will be part of this project. Is that correct (we hope so!!). </p><p>Kindest regards, </p><p>Anita Sott <SottA@mmm.ca> writes: Dear Sir / Madam, </p><p>The purpose of this message is to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the above-noted project. The PIC is scheduled as follows: </p><p>Wednesday, July 9, 2014</p><p>Date: </p><p>Location: Dalhousie Community Centre (Room 31) 755 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 </p><p>Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM </p><p>Attached, please find a letter from the Consultant Project Manager which provides a general overview of the project and provides details on the PIC and the study process. A key map of the study area is also included for your information. </p><p>We look forward to your continued participation in this project. </p><p>Thank you, </p><p>Anita Sott, M.A., M.Pl. Planner Planning and Environmental Design On behalf of Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate 1 Ontario COMMENT SHEET! FEUILLE DE COMMENTAIRES</p><p>REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS PASSAGE SUPERIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN RUE KENT, CONCEPTION DETAILLEE</p><p>(WP 4033-08-01) PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE I SÉANCE D’INFORMATION PUBLIQUE</p><p>WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 LE MERCREDI 9 JUILLET 2014 DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY CENTRE (ROOM 31) CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DALHOUSIE, SALLE 31 755 SOMERSET STREET WEST 755, RUE SOMERSET OUEST OTTAWA, ON K1R 6R1 OTTAWA (ONTARIO) K1R 6R1 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM DE 16 H A 19 H</p><p>Please comment on any aspect of the project that you consider to be important. Either drop your completed comment sheet in the box provided or send it by July 23, 2014 to:</p><p>Veuillez commenter au sujet de tous les aspects du projet que vous jugez importants. Déposez votre feuille de commentaires remplie clans Ia boite prévue a cet effet ou envoyez-là, au plus tard le 23 juillet 2014 a:</p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Fax/Téléc: (613) 736-8710 Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Rd., Suite 300 E-mail / Courriel: sotta@mmm.ca Ottawa,ON K1VOY3 (on behalf of / au nom de Steve Regel)</p><p>Please check here if a response is not required. Veuillez cocher ici si une réponse West pas nécessaire.</p><p>If a response is required, please indicate your preferred method of correspondence: Si une réponse est requise, sil vous plait indiquer votre méthode désirée de correspondence: Li E-mail I Courriel Li Regular Mail / Poste reguliere COMMENTS ! COMMENTAIRES:</p><p>) 4-z Lw 5&Z C’ CCL CI IT2 ç€Q</p><p> co cz r U</p><p>Ii - c-QD StI &i c</p><p>Thank you for your participation. Comments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and solely for the purpose of conducting the environmental assessment and detail design. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.</p><p>Merci pour votre participation. Nous recueillerons les commentaires et les renseignements sur cette étude conformément a Ia Loi sur Iaccès a information et Ia protection de Ia vie privée, et uniquement pour mener lé valuation environnementale et Ia conception détaillée. A lexception des renseignements personnels, tous les commentaires feront partie du domaine public. L) Ontario COMMENT SHEET I FEUILLE DE COMMENTAIRES</p><p>REMPLACEMENT DE LA STRUCTURE DU HIGHWAY 417 KENT STREET OVERPASS PASSAGE SUPERIEUR DE L’AUTOROUTE 417, REPLACEMENT, DETAIL DESIGN RUE KENT, CONCEPTION DETAILLEE</p><p>(WP 4033-08-01) PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE I SÉANCE D’INFORMATION PUBLIQUE</p><p>WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 LE MERCREDI 9 JUILLET 2014 DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY CENTRE (ROOM 31) CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DALHOUSIE, SALLE 31 755 SOMERSET STREET WEST 755, RUE SOMERSET OUEST OTTAWA, ON Ki R 6R1 OTTAWA (ONTARIO) Ki R 6R1 4:OOPMTO7:OOPM DE16HA19H</p><p>Please comment on any aspect of the project that you consider to be important. Either drop your completed comment sheet in the box provided or send it by July 23, 2014 to:</p><p>Veuillez commenter au sujet de tous es aspects du projet que vous jugez importants. Déposez votre feuille de commentaires remplie dans Ia bolte prévue a cet effet ou envoyez-là, au plus tard le 23 juillet 2014 a:</p><p>Mr. Steve Regel, P.Eng. Fax! Téléc: (613) 736-8710 Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Rd., Suite 300 E-mail / Courriel: sotta@mmm.ca Ottawa, ON Ki V 0Y3 (on behalf of I au nom de Steve Regel)</p><p>Please check here if a response is not required. Veuillez cocher ici si une réponse n’est pas nécessaire.</p><p>If a response is required, please indicate your preferred method of correspondence: Si une réponse est requise, sil vous plait indiquer votre méthode désirée de correspondence: E-mail I Courriel Li Regular Mail! Poste reguliere COMMENTS I COMMENTAIRES:</p><p>I M / S&Y f.i/J L J ,.i 7’x:’0 A , I i Y. (Th ,;,._ r</p><p> d/ %7AJ(1 Jk A .L- j/</p><p>-‘) ,, d -Y</p><p>Thank you for your participation. Comments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and solely for the purpose of conducting the environmental assessment and detail design. With the exception of personal information, all comments wiil become part of the public record.</p><p>Merci pour votre participation. Nous recueillerons les commentaires et les renseignements sur cette étude conformément a Ia Lol sur laccès a linformation et a protection de Ia vie privee, et uniquement pour mener lévaluation environnementale et Ia conception détaillée. A lexception des renseignements personnels, tous les commentaires feront partie du domaine public.</p><p>From: Sent: 10 juillet 2014 11:03 To: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO) Subject: Kent Street Overpass Replacement - Ottawa </p><p>Mr Kevin Gibbs, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer Planning and Design Section Eastern Region Ministry of Transportation </p><p>Kent Street Overpass Replacement </p><p>Dear Mr Gibbs, </p><p>At the Open House held yesterday, 08 July, at the Dalhousie Community Centre, I directed several questions to you and your associates from MMM Group. My interest was with respect to certain recommendations contained in a planning document for Centretown, prepared by Urban Strategies for the City of Ottawa. </p><p>Of particular interest were suggestions contained in the planning report that proposed the establishment of small urban parks or landscape areas on the right-of-way lands for highway 417, which were given the designation as “Linear Landscape”. </p><p>My questions to you included the following: </p><p>1 1. Are you aware of any enquiry from the consultant to the Ministry on the feasibility or permissibility of the concept for a linear landscape on MOT lands in the Catherine Street corridor (Between Elgin Street and Bronson Avenue)? </p><p>2. Is it the practice within the Ministry to permit publicly accessible parkland or urban landscape within highway rights of ways? </p><p>3. Is there specific planning consideration to include “parkland” within the project for the Kent Street Overpass replacement, other than the potential placement of a bench sitting area near the Isabella Street entrance to the underpass? </p><p>An additional part of our conversation was on the engineering challenge of designing a park at the Kent Street location, - which would apply as well to other locations in the Catherine Street linear zone. The challenge you described is the slope and related grading issues of the berms, required to support the highway . The placement of a park at these locations would likely involve the construction of a significant investment in a retaining wall, which has not been a component of the cost estimate for this project. </p><p>An additional question which I did not raise with you yesterday relates to the maintenance of landscape within the rights of way for provincial highways in urban areas. Can you advise whether the responsibility for the maintenance is a municipal, provincial or shared cost when the lands are within provincial ownership? </p><p>I appreciate your assistance in clarifying the points raised above. It was a pleasure meeting with you and the consultants for this project and I thank you for taking the time to discuss the matter with me. Best wishes for a successful project implementation. </p><p>Best wishes, </p><p>2 From: Steve Regel Sent: August-25-14 6:54 AM To: Cc: Gibbs, Kevin (MTO); Ogilvie, Kevin (kevin.ogilvie@ontario.ca); Tim Dickinson; Anita Sott Subject: RE: Kent St overpass replacement </p><p>Based on the traffic volumes with the detour traffic, the intersection still operated at an accepted level of service. The City does have a traffic camera at this location and the traffic can be monitored and adjustments made if necessary. </p><p>______</p><p>Steve Regel, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Associate Highways Department MMM Group t: 613.736.7200 x3228| f: 613.736.8710 </p><p>From: Sent: July-20-14 9:29 AM To: Steve Regel Subject: RE: Kent St overpass replacement </p><p>Another thought on the matter When they divert the traffic from the Kent St off ramp Will they be extended the “green light” time for traffic approaching bank St along Chamberlin/Isabella Currently it is a very short green and since traffic will probably increase along that route it would be a good idea to extend it regards </p><p>1</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript" async crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8519364510543070"></script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.1/jquery.min.js" crossorigin="anonymous" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></script> <script> var docId = '74c1c7c23b4adb62a0fc1d64f9f03886'; var endPage = 1; var totalPage = 221; var pfLoading = false; window.addEventListener('scroll', function () { if (pfLoading) return; var $now = $('.article-imgview .pf').eq(endPage - 1); if (document.documentElement.scrollTop + $(window).height() > $now.offset().top) { pfLoading = true; endPage++; if (endPage > totalPage) return; var imgEle = new Image(); var imgsrc = "//data.docslib.org/img/74c1c7c23b4adb62a0fc1d64f9f03886-" + endPage + (endPage > 3 ? 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