Scott Street closes Monday for watermain repairs, affecting west-side traffic and transit
The City of Ottawa will shut Scott Street between Bayview and Parkdale for pre-scheduled underground watermain work, with detours and temporary bus stops in place.
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Scott Street will close to traffic in both directions from Bayview Station Road to Parkdale Avenue starting July 28 at 7 a.m. for pre-scheduled watermain repairs along an underground section.
Vehicles will be detoured via Bayview Station Road North, Burnside Avenue, and Parkdale Avenue. Local traffic through the area will still be maintained, but drivers should plan for extra travel time.
OC Transpo bus stops 7332, 8045, 7334, and 7333 will be temporarily closed. Temporary stops will be added along the detour route. Routes 12, 13, 57, 61, and 75 should all expect delays. Specific route impacts can be found at octranspo.com.
Pedestrians can continue moving through the closure in both directions along Scott Street. Cyclists will need to detour but can choose to dismount and walk their bikes along the pedestrian route if preferred. The City of Ottawa recommends using its interactive traffic map to plan around the disruption.
The facts
When does Scott Street close for repairs?
Scott Street closes starting July 28, 2026 at 7 a.m. for watermain repairs between Bayview Station Road and Parkdale Avenue.
Which bus routes will be affected?
OC Transpo routes 12, 13, 57, 61, and 75 should all expect delays during the Scott Street closure.
Can pedestrians and cyclists use Scott Street during the closure?
Pedestrians can continue moving through the closure in both directions along Scott Street. Cyclists can walk their bikes along the pedestrian route if they choose to dismount.
How should drivers avoid the closure?
Vehicles are being detoured via Bayview Station Road North, Burnside Avenue, and Parkdale Avenue, though local traffic through the area will still be maintained.
