Water main break closes Riverside Drive between Tremblay and Industrial
The city closed Riverside Drive Friday after a water main break was reported just after noon. The break has been isolated with no impact to drinking water services.
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A water main break reported just after noon Friday closed Riverside Drive between Tremblay Road and Industrial Avenue, forcing motorists to turn around and find alternate routes.
The break has been isolated and poses no risk to drinking water services, according to Carina Duclos, director of Infrastructure Services with the City of Ottawa. Police directed traffic in the area while the city asked motorists to avoid the affected stretch and use alternate routes.
The source has not stated when Riverside Drive will reopen to traffic or disclosed the cause of the break. This is the third major water main issue affecting Ottawa's west side in recent months, following a break on Scott Street that required a two-week closure for repairs earlier this summer.
When will Riverside Drive reopen to traffic?
What caused the water main break?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What stretch of Riverside Drive closed on Friday, October 9, 2026?
Riverside Drive between Tremblay Road and Industrial Avenue closed on Friday, October 9, 2026 after a water main break was reported just after noon.
Is the water main break affecting Ottawa's drinking water?
No. The break has been isolated and poses no risk to drinking water services, according to Carina Duclos, director of Infrastructure Services with the City of Ottawa.
