See below road closures for the weekend of May 23rd and May 24th. 

May 23rd, 2026:

QED Closure from 5th Ave to Laurier – 8AM to Noon

QED Closure from Somerset to Preston – 3PM to 830PM

Colonel By Dr closure from Hawthorne to Bronson – 3PM to 830PM

Glebe Garage Sale – Second Ave and Forth Ave closed between Lyon and O’Connor

Ottawa Rapid Game – Frank Clair closure from 1130AM to approx. 415PM

May 24th, 2026:

QED Closure from Elgin to Preston – 6AM to 230PM

QED closure from Lawrence Freiman to Laurier – 5AM to 6PM

Colonel By Dr closure from Rideau to Hog’s Back – 6AM to 130PM

OFM Market – Exhibition and Marche Way closed between Service Way and Horticulture building

Atletico Ottawa Game – Frank Clair closure from 1230 to approx. 445PM

Whether you are visiting Lansdowne or attending an event, there are many transportation options available for you.
We hope you enjoy your upcoming visit!

Over the course of the 2026 construction season, work will be ongoing at the following locations:

• Highway 417 Eastbound from Island Park to Kent Street
• Highway 417 Westbound from Kent Street to Island Park
• City streets approximately 50 m north and south of the highway
• Highway 417 Eastbound Lane 4 (rightmost lane) will be closed from Carling Avenue to the Rochester Avenue off-ramp during this period.
• Highway 417 eastbound and westbound temporary lane closures, Ramp closures and traffic staging will be in effect between Island Park Drive and Kent Street.

More information can be found on the project website at hwy417bridgereplacements.ca.

In addition to the ongoing lane closures on Bank Street, between May 19, 2026, and August 31, 2026, Riverside Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Data Centre Road and Neil Way (near Pleasant Park Road) to accommodate sewer and watermain replacement work along Riverside. Please also note that left turns will be prohibited in all directions at the Bank and Riverside intersection to help keep traffic moving.

Visiting the Ottawa Christmas Market? TD Place parking is very limited. Pre-paid parking is unavailable for this event. Alternative parking options and FREE shuttle service from Carleton University are available. Plan your trip to the Ottawa Christmas Market ›