There Will Be Traffic Impacts Downtown Ottawa This Weekend

There will be traffic impacts downtown Ottawa this weekend

The annual race returns to the nation’s capital this weekend, and bringing with it, some major road impacts to drivers and cyclists. The race starts at Ottawa City Hall and will involve lane reductions and closures from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday between 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some of […]

Here are the 2025 Ottawa Race Weekend road closures

Several major Ottawa roads will be closed this weekend to make way for runners in the Ottawa Race Weekend.

Closure of National Capital Region bridges to motorists

Quebec – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the following bridges will be closed on Sunday, May 25, to accommodate the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend: Alexandra Bridge: from 6am to 1pm Chaudière Crossing: from 6am to 11am During this period, the bridges will remain accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. The Portage Bridge, under the stewardship of the National ...

The festivities surrounding the Ottawa Marathon have officially begun, with thousands of runners converging towards the capital to take part in the various events scheduled this weekend. Approximately 37,000 participants are enrolled in the six routes proposed, ranging from 2 km to the full marathon of 42 km. The race-backs began today on Carleton University campus, where there was a strong influx of runners coming to pick up their equipment. Th…