Queensway EB on-ramp at Carling closes today

Motorists will no longer be able to access the eastbound Queensway from the westbound Carling Avenue on-ramp.

The on-ramp from the westbound lanes of Carling leading to the Queensway near the Westgate Shopping Centre has permanently closed..

It's part of the rehabilitation and widening of Highway 417 between Maitland Avenue and Island Park Drive.

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation is recommending traffic follow Kirkwood to Carling to access the existing ramp to Highway 417 eastbound.

Residents living in the area have expressed concerns about traffic flow and additional vehicles around the Kirkwood on-ramp.

MTO has advised that the closure of the Highway 417 Carling on-ramp at Westgate will take place on March 26 as part of their 417-widening project. I secured funding for speedbumps on Coldrey Avenue, but installation likely not until next year. https://t.co/dV1T67773N pic.twitter.com/G38TpbyAtg

— Riley Brockington (@RiverWardRiley) March 20, 2018

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  The on-ramp from the westbound lanes of Carling leading to the Queensway near the Westgate Shopping Centre are permanently closed on Monday, Mar. 26, 2018. (Peter Szperling/CTV Ottawa)

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  City crews prepare signage to alert motorist of the closure of the on-ramp from the westbound lanes of Carling leading to the Queensway near the Westgate Shopping Centre. The ramp will be permanently closed on Monday, Mar. 26, 2018. (Peter Szperling/CTV Ottawa)

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