Traffic Report

Happening on Ottawa's streets

Impaired driving charges on the rise across Ontario: OPP report
Impaired driving charges on the rise across Ontario: OPP report

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) released its 2023 Annual Report which shows that impaired driving charges rose in 2023 to 11,142 instances. That is a nine per cent increase from 2022 and a 17 per cent…
One lane to be closed on Hwy. 174 due to emergency responder exercise
One lane to be closed on Hwy. 174 due to emergency responder exercise

A westbound lane of Highway 174 between Montreal Road and Blair Road will be impacted due to an emergency response training exercise. According to the City of Ottawa, the highway will have a large presence…
1 flown to hospital after crash with construction vehicle on Hwy. 416; charges laid
1 flown to hospital after crash with construction vehicle on Hwy. 416; charges laid

One male was flown to the hospital in serious condition after a vehicle struck the rear end of a crash truck that was on Highway 416 Tuesday morning. Police responded at 9:08 a.m. Officers closed both…
Downtown reconstruction project prompts road closures. Here's what to watch for
Downtown reconstruction project prompts road closures. Here’s what to watch for

The City of Ottawa is continuing the rehabilitation of its underground infrastructure along Albert Street, Queen Street, Slater Street and Bronson Avenue. According to the City, the reconstruction project…
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