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RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - danbrotherston - 12-05-2017
Looks like a green Amsterdam.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - jamincan - 12-05-2017
I suspect it won't be long before Ottawa Street is back to four lanes again east of the expressway. It seems that every time I'm on that stretch, the lane configuration has changed. It does seem, however, that they have finished paving, so I suspect it's a matter of painting lines and they will reopen it fully to traffic until next year when they do the second layer of asphalt.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Rainrider22 - 12-05-2017
(12-05-2017, 08:36 AM)jamincan Wrote: I suspect it won't be long before Ottawa Street is back to four lanes again east of the expressway. It seems that every time I'm on that stretch, the lane configuration has changed. It does seem, however, that they have finished paving, so I suspect it's a matter of painting lines and they will reopen it fully to traffic until next year when they do the second layer of asphalt.
Yes, I travel the section every day. They are very fortunate that the weather remained warm or they would have been left with a disaster on their hands for the winter. I have never seen such a short section of road rehabilitation take so long !! I was extremely frustrating for anyone who lives in the area...
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - rangersfan - 12-05-2017
Speaking of the Ottawa St construction Highway 7 to Lackner). I was under the impression that the whole stretch would have an MUT, but I don't see one for the hwy to River Rd section. That being said having bike lanes for this whole stretch will be a significant upgrade.
From the project information sheet:
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/gettingAround/resources/5376-OttawaStreetInformationSheet.pdf
/PROJECT SCOPE (WHAT & WHY) The project is scheduled for construction in 2016 and 2017 and includes construction of a new road with cycling lanes, curb and gutters, sidewalks and multi-use trails. Additionally, this project will include underground infrastructure replacement of storm sewer and replacement of a regional trunk watermain from Heritage Drive to Keewatin Avenue. Construction on this project is planned for the spring to fall period of 2016 (Highway 7 Eastbound Ramp to River Road) and 2017 (River Road to Lackner Boulevard and to Keewatin Avenue for watermain only).
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Coke6pk - 12-05-2017
I was wondering when the "Lackner to Keewatin" section was going to be done... Guessing next year, as I doubt they will dig up the watermain this month.
They did build a new concrete "island" on the north side of Lackner with what looks like a support for traffic signal post. Not sure why the two posts on the corners don't suffice.
Coke
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Square - 12-06-2017
(12-05-2017, 04:48 PM)Coke6pk Wrote: I was wondering when the "Lackner to Keewatin" section was going to be done... Guessing next year, as I doubt they will dig up the watermain this month.
They did build a new concrete "island" on the north side of Lackner with what looks like a support for traffic signal post. Not sure why the two posts on the corners don't suffice.
Coke
I'm pretty sure that was done last year. Also I think they still have to pave the north sidewalk/MUT from Nottingham to the trail near Dreger either this year or next.
Rangersfan : The MUT is from Old chicopee to Heritage and Nottingham to the trail on the north side near Dreger.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - rangersfan - 12-06-2017
I wonder why they didn't just put the MUT all the way, instead of creating little stubs.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Coke6pk - 12-06-2017
I'm 99.9% sure that section WASN'T DONE. I live back there, and I don't remember ANY construction pre-Lackner last year.
Coke
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Square - 12-07-2017
Maybe the region changed their mind? I can't believe they will start later, when the final asphalt and all other work is done from Lackner to Franklin.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Rainrider22 - 12-07-2017
(12-06-2017, 04:22 PM)Coke6pk Wrote: I'm 99.9% sure that section WASN'T DONE. I live back there, and I don't remember ANY construction pre-Lackner last year.
Coke
I concur. I live there too. The new island work was just installed about four weeks ago,,,
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Square - 12-07-2017
(12-06-2017, 04:22 PM)Coke6pk Wrote: I'm 99.9% sure that section WASN'T DONE. I live back there, and I don't remember ANY construction pre-Lackner last year.
Coke
Sorry bout that. You were right, the region changed their mind, and it wasn't necessary to change the watermain. I live closer to River road, so wasn't able to check that area out as much when the construction was going on.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - creative - 12-07-2017
They started paving the MUT on the north side of Ottawa from Notingham to Franklin. This will be great as it adds a much needed link between the trails in the area. Sorry no photos as I was driving.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Canard - 12-09-2017
Can I "thread' myself, here?
Lots of illegal left-turns off Caroline NB onto Erb WB. pic.twitter.com/RmKumackh3
— ? Iain Hendry ? (@Canardiain) December 9, 2017
Stand here for a few minutes and watch. Motorists oblivious. pic.twitter.com/sTAqPG80EF
— ? Iain Hendry ? (@Canardiain) December 9, 2017
Thanks @WRPSToday for sending a car to block the lane! pic.twitter.com/UolbwwA3WH
— ? Iain Hendry ? (@Canardiain) December 9, 2017
...and a totally oblivious motorist has just pulled up behind the cop! pic.twitter.com/fR0XUIceRA
— ? Iain Hendry ? (@Canardiain) December 9, 2017
Oh, this keeps getting better and better.? pic.twitter.com/4r6jeGBNgs
— ? Iain Hendry ? (@Canardiain) December 9, 2017
When I rode back past, about an hour later, as I passed through there were two cars waiting to turn left.
They really need to paint the lanes some different colour or something.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - KevinL - 12-09-2017
Or a big 'BUS ONLY' on it. Or both.
RE: General Road and Highway Discussion - Canard - 12-09-2017
It has the Diamond "Reserved" symbol in it, but I suppose white paint in a turn lane is enough for most people to assume it's a turn arrow.
I really think the lane needs to be painted a different, solid colour - but, I don't think we have a single instance of that anywhere else in the Region, so there is no standard.