Latest from Doug Hempstead
Stuck in highway closure backups? Here's how to avoid them, via CBC's traffic reporter
CBC traffic specialist Doug Hempstead breaks down how to avoid traffic caused by the 417 closure between Oct. 19 to Oct. 24.
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Stretches of Bank Street, Rideau Canal driveway to be closed to vehicles
After weeks of lobbying, and examples set in Montreal and other cities, officials are moving to 'pedestrianize' some of Ottawa's streets.
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Be mindful of detours around this weekend's Queensway closure
Highway 417 closes at the Nicholas Street exit from 6 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday.
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It's slippery again, but dogs can help
It's slippery again after a few days of melt. If it wasn't for the dog, I'd be injured right now.
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Spring is approaching — pothole season is here
Visibility will be affected on the highways due to spray from the rain and melt, but at least it won't be too grimy and require lots of windshield washer fluid.
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OC Transpo scales back extra buses along LRT line
There will again be 12 LRT trains this morning with a slightly rejigged supplementary bus service.
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Pedestrians, puddles and inattentive drivers don't mix
A real issue with this dusting of snow during a thaw is newly-obscured puddles.
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Kent Street reopens early, but a nasty Hwy. 417 detour coming
The Queensway will be closed in both directions until Sunday morning so that crews can work on the underpass.
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Capital traffic police targeting schools, impaired driving this month
The region's residential back streets and sidewalks are still covered in ruts and puddles.
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Grippy footwear is a must today
Holy crow, is it ever slippery on Ottawa's sidewalks.