Ramp closures at 417 and St. Laurent Blvd
Did you know that the Kettle Island corridor would require significant changes to the existing on and off-ramps at St. Laurent Blvd?
The following access routes would be closed:
- 417 westbound exit ramp to St. Laurent Blvd. north and south
- St. Laurent northbound entrance onto 417 east
These closures would make it much less convenient for consumers from Ottawa East (including Orleans) to access businesses on St. Laurent, including the St. Laurent Mall. As a result, these closures would very likely have a negative impact on these businesses.
They would also significantly impact traffic patterns and highway access for anyone south of the 417 trying to get onto the 417 east.
But, true to form for the current analysis, none of these considerations have been included as part of the decision-making process.
Click here for a detailed plan of these changes.
Tags: ramp closures, St. Laurent
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