In late September 2026, the City of Ottawa will begin installation of speed cushions along Maple Grove Road between Leveche and Santolina. This installation will reduce vehicle speeds, and increase pedestrian and cyclist safety. The work will be completed by early December 2026.
The City has retained the contractor, Laurent Leblanc Ltd., to complete the work. To accommodate the proposed construction, temporary lane reductions may be required along with on-street parking restrictions. Access to private properties including pedestrian and cycling access, will be maintained throughout the construction period unless otherwise communicated.
As part of this contract, the contractor is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until it is entirely complete as well as any damages to private property resulting from these construction activities. In the event of such occurrences, all claims for damages should be immediately reported both verbally and in writing to the contractor and to the City on-site Representative. This will ensure prompt notification of appropriate authorities to complete the claim investigations.
For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255). Under the by-law, construction is permitted Monday to Saturday, 7am to 10pm and Sundays/holidays from 9am to 10pm. Any required night work will need a Noise by-law exemption and will be communicated in advance to the community.
Contact information
- For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.
- For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager, Chad Martin, at 613-808-8945 or chad.martin@ottawa.ca.
- For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the Contractor Representative, Dan Bergeron (Laurent Leblanc Ltd.), at 613-830-0066 or dan.bergeron@laurentleblanc.com
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Speed humps vs. speed cushions
- Speed humps are a continuous raised section that extends across the full width of the travel lane, typically used on residential streets with less traffic.
- Speed cushions include separate raised sections with gaps (wheel cut-outs) between them, so that larger vehicles (fire trucks, ambulances, buses) can straddle the cushion and pass with less slowing.
Both types are designed so that all vehicle types can cross over safely at lower speeds, and they do not interfere with snow plows or other service vehicles like garbage trucks, buses, etc. All locations are reviewed and approved by emergency services staff prior to installation.