St. Laurent Station to stay closed until at least Wednesday: OC Transpo
The St. Laurent LRT station will remain closed until at least Wednesday as OC Transpo continues to repair and inspect damaged ceiling tiles and concrete above rail platforms.
- Sign up now for our daily CTV News Ottawa newsletters
- The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
In a memo to council on Monday, OC Transpo said crews have removed suspended ceiling panels and an inspection has been completed of the roof slab and infrastructure supporting the ceiling.
"Recommendations have been made for remedial work on the concrete and for the removal of corroded portions of the suspended ceiling infrastructure," said OC Transpo's general manager of transit services Renée Amilcar, and general manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, Tammy Rose, in the memo.
"That remedial work and removal are in progress and will continue through the engineering hours this evening after the end of rail service, as some of the areas flagged are in proximity to the overhead catenary system and so cannot be safely addressed while the system is energized."
St. Laurent Station has been closed since last Friday after a regular visual inspection found evidence of corrosion on ceiling tiles inside the tunnel and potential damage to the concrete. Trains have been running as normal from Tunney's Pasture to Blair stations, while skipping St. Laurent.
Shuttle bus service will continue to be available to transport passengers between St. Laurent and Cyrville stations.
"The earliest we anticipate opening the platforms is Wednesday, based on anticipated scheduling for final inspections and engineering sign-off," the memo said.
OC Transpo will provide another update to passengers on Tuesday morning on a potential reopening and will also hold a media availability on Wednesday.
Additional information for affected riders:
- Trains remain in service from Tunney’s Pasture to Blair Station and will continue to skip St-Laurent Station.
- Bus shuttles will continue to operate between St-Laurent and Cyrville Stations
- Route 19 is an additional option for customers traveling east to St-Laurent Station from Hurdman Station
- Route 24 is an additional option for customers travelling west from Blair Station to St-Laurent
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Quebec man, 81, gets prison sentence after admitting to killing wife with Alzheimer's disease
An 81-year-old Quebec man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to killing his wife with Alzheimer's disease.
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'
Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.
Canada's tax relief plan: Who gets a cheque?
The Canadian government has unveiled its plans for a sweeping GST/HST pause on select items during the holiday period. The day after the announcement, questions remain on how the whole thing will work.
Canada issues travel warning after 6 people die from tainted alcohol in Laos
The Canadian government is warning travellers following the deaths of at least six people in the mass poisoning of foreign tourists in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol.
BREAKING Jury convicts men of human smuggling in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba
A jury has found two men guilty on all charges related to human smuggling in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U. S. border.
Canada's new income tax brackets in 2025: What you need to know
The Canada Revenue Agency has released updated federal income tax brackets for 2025, reflecting adjustments for inflation. Here’s the breakdown.
Measles outbreak: Canada sees highest number of cases in past nine years
Thirty new measles cases were reported this week in Canada, bringing the total number in Canada to 130 in 2024.
Food prices continue to outpace inflation in Canada
For the second straight month, grocery prices in Canada rose faster than the inflation rate, and beef in particular is significantly pricier than it was last year.
Unruly passenger duct-taped after trying to open a plane's door mid-flight
An assertive group of cross-country travellers pinned and duct-taped an unruly passenger mid-flight, after he allegedly tried to open a plane door at 30,000 feet.