Public Notice

Chaudière Crossing: Southern Structures Renewal (SSR) - Public Comments Invited 

September 15th, 2023 - The authority must determine whether the proposed Chaudière Crossing: Southern Structures Renewal (SSR), located in Ottawa is likley to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, the authority is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by October 15th, 2023 to:

Environment, Health and Safety

Public Services and Procurement Canada

11 Laurier St, Portage III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, QC  K1A 0S5

Email: TPSGC.RCNLVEEListedeControle-NCRECMPChecklist.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project 

• • • The Chaudière Crossing, made of up of eight structures, passes over the Ottawa River and several hydroelectric waterways. This crossing links Eddy Street, in Hull, to Booth Street in Ottawa, uniting the communities of Gatineau (QC) and Ottawa (ON).
    • The Southern Structures Renewal (SSR) project bundles together work on three of the structures along the Chaudière Crossing:
      • Bronson channel span: replacement of the superstructure, pier, and abutments (a complete replacement of the bridge).
      • Ottawa hydroelectric power commission channel span and Buchanan channel span: minor repairs to secondary component (e.g., railings, bearings, lighting components).
    •  To avoid closures during construction, the project will follow a phased approach to ensure two lanes (one for each direction) remain open for traffic.