The City of Ottawa started the construction for the renewal of the St. Patrick Street Bridge & the Porter’s Island Bridge in mid-December 2024. For more information please visit ottawa.ca/StPatrickPorterIsland.
- Why: As part of the renewal project, construction is resuming for the Porter’s Island Bridge on Island Lodge Road.
- What: The work will include installation of waterproofing and new asphalt for stage 2 construction of Porter’s Island Bridge.
- When: The work will occur between April 20 and early June 2026 subject to weather conditions.Where: The impact area for this work will be Porter’s Island Bridge and its approaches located on Island Lodge Road.
- Traffic Impacts: A single alternating direction traffic lane will be available across the Porter’s Island Bridge. Westbound right-turn and eastbound left-turn movements onto the bridge from St. Patrick Street at the St. Patrick Street/Island Lodge Road/Cobourg Street intersection will be detoured.
- Pedestrian and cycling access: Pedestrian access on Porter’s Island Bridge will be maintained. Cyclists are recommended to dismount and walk their bikes on the sidewalk.
