Ottawa's latest traffic news
Follow along as CBC Ottawa brings you the latest traffic news and notes for your morning rush hour commute.






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Today's construction notes: Walkley lane closures from Russell Rd to St. Laurent Blvd, Jeanne D'Arc/Youville work ends today. #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 10:02:49 AM
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VE Day ceremony will close one lane of Elgin each way from Wellington to Queen from 9 am-12:30 pm. Area sidewalk closures too. #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 10:08:51 AM
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Beautiful skies this morning but be careful of foggy areas. Drive safely and have a collision free Friday. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEeUvWTWYAAlqkZ.jpg
by OPP East via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 10:13:46 AM -
Want a quick recap of morning traffic news as you wake up? @CBCOttawa web team has made a new live blog! cbc.ca/1.3065860 #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 10:15:41 AM
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New spot for a quick recap of traffic issues/notes/tips is our live blog: cbc.ca/1.3065860 #otttraffic #cbcott @cbcotttrafficby Andrew Foote via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 10:17:42 AM
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City says Via has taken care of some issues with the crossing that popped up just before 8 p.m. Thu. #otttraffic twitter.com/ottawacity/sta…by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 10:21:55 AM
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The northbound elevator at Longfield Station is out of service. Details: goo.gl/JIWdXby OC Transpo Live via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 10:52:48 AM
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COLLISION: Bank Street and Marvelville Road, south of Metcalfe. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 10:57:57 AM
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ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy401 EB b/w County Rd 2 & Reynolds #Gananoque : Reduced to one lane. Estimated reopening early afternoon ^eaby OPPCommunicationsER via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 11:27:45 AM
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About to mention on-air but here's a spoiler warning: the ways in from Aylmer are looking much clearer than they usually do at 7:30. - AFby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 11:28:45 AM
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Traffic line caller (613 288 6900) says there's a stalled bus in right-hand lane of Richmond Rd eastbound just before Carling. #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 11:39:29 AM
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COLLISION: 2100 block of Prince of Wales Drive, near West Hunt Club. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 11:59:11 AM
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Colonel By N/B traffic heavy & slow from Bank to Clegg - construction. Duration unknown. Use other routes. #otttrafficby Ottawa_Traffic via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:01:30 PM
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by OPPCommunicationsER via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:02:22 PM
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COLLISION: 700 block of Crowberry Street in Orleans. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 12:04:35 PM
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by Gatineau Park via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:06:25 PM
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Prince of Wales reduced to 1 lane in each direction from Deakin to Hunt Club - collision. Duration unknown. Use other routes. #otttrafficby Ottawa_Traffic via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:06:29 PM
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COLLISION: Carling Avenue and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 12:20:32 PM
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by OPPCommunicationsER via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:20:37 PM
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by OPPCommunicationsER via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/8/2015 12:26:54 PM
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Follow @CBCOttawa for major traffic issues that don't happen during @OttawaMorning & check new live blog: cbc.ca/1.3065860 #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/8/2015 12:37:20 PM
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COLLISION: Russell Road and Industrial Avenue. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 9:57:16 AM
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Work on Nicholas St & Mann Ave overpass shrinking Nicholas to one lane each way & slowing to 60 km/h from Laurier-417. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 10:00:17 AM
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Glimpse at the new construction zone at Laurier/Nicholas, shrinking/slowing Nicholas to the 417. #otttraffic #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEt7AVmWAAAxJrP.jpg
by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 10:15:42 AM -
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COLLISION:6200 block of Jeanne D'Arc Blvd North, which is around Fortune Drive. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 10:48:49 AM
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Caller says there's a stalled vehicle on Chemin Lucerne eastbound's right lane, about halfway between Rivemead and the Champlain bridge.by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 11:31:51 AM
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Large debris left lane Aut 5 SB just before St Raymond exit. #Otttrafficby wheeler_laura via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/11/2015 11:38:12 AM
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There's a fender-bender on the eastbound 417's right-hand lane near Bronson causing a bit of a slowdown. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 12:17:03 PM
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COLLISION: Bank Street and Laurier Avenue. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/11/2015 12:35:07 PM
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#ottbike note: the EB Laurier bike lane was closed when I walked by earlier this hour at O'Connor. #otttrafficby Andrew Foote via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 9:50:51 AM
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Another summer construction zone in place starting today: Booth St closed from Albert to Primrose until Oct. 30. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 9:54:26 AM
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COLLISION: WB 417 near Carling Ave. #otttraffic #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEzARKWWEAAhkRu.jpg
by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 9:56:52 AM -
A reminder you can catch up on all our traffic news in one place on our website: cbc.ca/1.3065860 #otttrafficby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 10:02:44 AM
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Better look at the Hwy 417/Carling collision. #otttraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEzCTsKWEAA52x5.jpg
by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 10:05:43 AM -
Collision near Carling on the 417 has been cleared up. #otttraffic #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEzEUTNWYAAYRT9.jpg
by CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 10:14:31 AM -
COLLISION: Innes Road and Bantree Street, between St. Laurent and the 417. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 10:39:05 AM
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COLLISION: On Vimy Place in front of the Canadian War Museum. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 10:48:07 AM
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COLLISION: Huntmar Drive and Campeau Drive. #otttraffic #cbcottby CBC Ottawa Traffic via twitter 5/12/2015 11:48:11 AM
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Standing by for @JimWatsonOttawa 's expected LRT announcement and @jkenney addressing mayor's breakfast #cbcott #ottnewsby matthewkupfer via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:03:39 PM
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Why do you take Main Street? These vehicles are headed south towards Alta Vista. @OttawaMorning #mainstreet #complete http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEzeEE8WYAAprlz.jpg
by Hallie Cotnam via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:08:20 PM -
Coming up after @CBCWorldReport ... twitter.com/HallieCBC/stat…by CBCOttawaMorning via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:08:23 PM
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Watson: LRT on time and on budget. Downtown LRT more than 60% completed #ottnewsby matthewkupfer via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:17:11 PM
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All downtown underground LRT stations will be integrated into buildings. Lyon West, Parliament East have new deals #ottnewsby matthewkupfer via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:17:53 PM
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by matthewkupfer via twitter retweeted by cbcotttraffic 5/12/2015 12:19:27 PM