Hospital Link Project Project Update – April 2019 General The project provides an approximately 1.2 kilometre multi-use pathway (MUP) along the Hospital Ring Road and extensive final landscaping within the new Alta Vista Hospital Link corridor. Work includes the construction of final landscaping throughout the Alta Vista Hospital Link from Riverside Drive to Ring Road, and a multi-use- pathway along the Hospital Ring Road connecting to Smyth Road to improved cycling and pedestrian connectivity to the area. In addition, a section of Smyth Road (170m length) from the Transitway to the east side of the VIA underpass, will be resurfaced with selective sections of sidewalk replaced. This work will also include a new retaining wall (27m length) behind the sidewalk along Smyth Road, extending from the southeast side of the VIA bridge, to improve drainage in the area. Construction is scheduled to take place until August 2019. Work areas will change as operations are initiated and completed. Read on for important construction updates. Construction Forecast Over the next month, neighbours can expect the following impacts: Level of dust will be low. North Level of noise will be low. Level of vibration will be low. Level of construction traffic will be low. Key Plan of Alta Vista Hospital Link and MUP Work Completed to Date • The Alta Vista Hospital Link facility is open to vehicular traffic and emergency medical services on Riverside Drive, the Transitway, Alta Vista Drive, Hospital Ring Road and Hospital Link Road. Key Activities for April 2019 The key activities anticipated for the April 2019 period include: City of Ottawa – Hospital Link Project
[email protected] - 2 - Hospital Link Road Landscaping • Preparation for plant beds and tree pits will continue for the extensive landscaping throughout the new Alta Vista Hospital Link.