MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT (GWP 4048-11-00) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT APRIL 17, 2018 HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT (GWP 4048-11-00) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION GWP 4048-11-00 DATE: APRIL 17, 2018 WSP WSP.COM 1145 HUNT CLUB ROAD, SUITE 200 OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1V 0Y3 T: F +1 613-736-8710 wsp.com SIGNATURES PREPARED BY Meghan MacMillan, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Jade Garland Project Planner REVIEWED BY Carmen Lapointe, P. Eng. Senior Project Manager This report was prepared by WSP for the account of MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, in accordance with the professional services agreement. The disclosure of any information contained in this report is the sole responsibility of the intended recipient. The material in it reflects WSP’s best judgement in light of the information available to it at the time of preparation. 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Consultant Environmental Planner Ms. Meghan MacMillan, MCIP, RPP HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT WSP GWP 4048-11-00 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION Page iii T H E P U B L I C R ECORD Copies of this Design and Construction Report are available for review at the following locations: Ottawa Public Library Ottawa Public Library Main Branch Rideau Branch 120 Metcalfe Street 377 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5Y6 Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:30 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed City of Ottawa Client Service Centre, City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm An electronic version of the document is also available for review at the project website at www.queenswayexpansioneast.com. 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WSP HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT April 2018 GWP 4048-11-00 Page iv MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERTAKING ............ 1 1.1 Project Summary ........................................................... 1 1.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 1.1.2 Project Background – Preliminary Design & Environmental Assessment Study ........................................................................................................ 2 1.1.3 Detail Design Study & General Description of the Undertaking ........... 3 1.1.4 Environmental Assessment Process ...................................................... 3 1.1.5 Purpose of the Design and Construction Report ................................... 6 2 CONSULTATION PROCESS .......................... 7 2.1 Study Contact List ......................................................... 7 2.2 Study Commencement ................................................. 9 2.3 Public Information Centre ............................................ 9 2.4 Detour Route Brochure ............................................... 10 2.5 Project Website............................................................ 10 2.6 Notice of DCR Submission ......................................... 11 2.7 Stakeholder Meetings ................................................. 11 2.8 Summary of Comments Received ............................. 11 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECOMMENDED PLAN ............................... 17 3.1 Major Features of the Proposed Works .................... 17 3.1.1 Nicholas Street Underpass ................................................................... 17 3.1.2 Re-Alignment of Highway 417 N-W Ramp .......................................... 18 3.1.3 Highway 417 Widening ......................................................................... 18 3.1.4 Drainage ................................................................................................ 19 3.1.5 Utilities ................................................................................................... 20 3.1.6 Property ................................................................................................. 20 3.1.7 Context Sensitive Design ...................................................................... 20 3.1.8 Landscape Plan ..................................................................................... 21 HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT WSP GWP 4048-11-00 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION Page v 3.2 Construction and Traffic Staging .............................. 21 3.2.1 Highway 417 Closure Detour route ...................................................... 27 3.2.2 Summary of Lane, Ramp and Highway Closures ............................... 27 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS ........................................... 29 4.1 Natural Environment ................................................... 32 4.1.1 Vegetation .............................................................................................. 32 4.1.2 Wildlife and Species at Risk ................................................................. 34 4.1.3 Aquatic Ecosystems .............................................................................. 35 4.1.4 Designated Natural Areas ..................................................................... 35 4.1.5 Management of Waste / Debris and Excess Materials ....................... 35 4.1.6 Management of Designated Substances / Contaminated Areas ........ 36 4.1.7 Erosion and Sediment Control.............................................................. 37 4.2 Social / Economic Environment................................. 37 4.2.1 Land Use ............................................................................................... 38 4.2.2 Context Sensitive Design and Landscape Plan .................................. 39 4.2.3 Traffic Operations .................................................................................. 40 4.2.4 Noise ...................................................................................................... 41 4.3 Cultural Environment .................................................. 41 4.3.1 Cultural heritage .................................................................................... 41 4.3.2 Archaeological Resources .................................................................... 42 4.4 Summary of Environmental Effects, Proposed Mitigation, Commitments to Further Work ............... 42 5 MONITORING ............................................... 52 BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................... 53 WSP HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) REPLACMENT April 2018 GWP 4048-11-00 Page vi MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION TABLES TABLE 2-1: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS RECEIVED ............ 12 TABLE 3-1: SUMMARY OF LANE, RAMP, AND HIGHWAY CLOSURES .......................................................... 28 TABLE 4-1: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND COMMITMENTS .......................................... 30 TABLE 4-2: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND COMMITMENTS .......................................... 43 FIGURES FIGURE 1-1: KEY MAP OF THE HIGHWAY 417 NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS (SITE #3-224) .................. 1 FIGURE 1-2: OVERVIEW OF THE CLASS EA PROCESS FOR GROUP 'B' PROJECTS .......................................... 5 FIGURE 3-1: NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS CROSS- SECTION .............................................................. 18 FIGURE 3-2: HIGHWAY 417 CROSS-SECTION ...................... 19 FIGURE 3-3: LEES AVENUE BRIDGE CSD FEATURES ......... 21 FIGURE 3-4: STAGE 1 CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC STAGING .............................................................. 22 FIGURE 3-5: STAGE 2 CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC STAGING .............................................................. 23 FIGURE 3-6: STAGE 3 CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC STAGING .............................................................. 24 FIGURE 3-7: STAGE 4 CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC STAGING .............................................................. 25 FIGURE 3-8: STAGE 5 CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC STAGING .............................................................. 26 FIGURE 3-9: HIGHWAY 417 CLOSURE DETOUR ROUTES ... 27 FIGURE 4-1: NICHOLAS STREET UNDERPASS VEGETATION