Ottawa – The City of Ottawa wants to remind motorists to expect traffic disruptions as several downtown streets will be closed on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the annual Ottawa Race Weekend. Please note that, with the exception of the children’s race, this year’s routes are the same as last year.
Race events are scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening, and all morning and early afternoon on Sunday.
Each race begins at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue, outside Ottawa City Hall, and ends at the Cartier Drill Hall along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Several downtown Ottawa streets will be partially or completely closed to vehicular traffic.
Check the Ottawa Race Weekend website to see which streets will be affected.
Ottawa Police, City officials and race officials will monitor activities so as to minimize any potential traffic impacts. Motorists planning to travel in and around these areas on Saturday and Sunday should consider taking alternate routes.
Local residents affected by the road closures should check the Ottawa Race Weekend website for information.
The City of Ottawa appreciates motorists’ patience during this time.
