Temporary Construction Road for Lansdowne 2.0 - Queen Elizabeth Drive Area
Official title: Lansdowne 2.0 - Haul Road at Queen Elizabeth Place near Queen Elizabeth Drive
Ottawa wants to build a temporary road so construction trucks can access Lansdowne Park without clogging up regular streets. The road would sit on National Capital Commission land near Queen Elizabeth Drive—the same spot used during the 2012 Lansdowne construction. It's about 450 square meters and would be removed by the end of 2029.
Why This Matters
Live near Lansdowne or use the multi-use pathway along Queen Elizabeth Drive? You'll see construction traffic and detours for the next few years. Three trees will come down, though replacements are promised. The pathway will stay open with detours.
What Could Change
If approved, construction vehicles would use this dedicated route starting late 2025 instead of regular streets. The NCC would grant federal land use approval under the National Capital Act. The area would be restored to its original condition by end of 2029.
Key Issues
- Should the NCC approve temporary use of federal land for construction access?
- Are the environmental mitigation measures adequate for tree removal and pathway disruption?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.