Project Type: Transportation Infrastructure – Intersection Upgrade

Developer/Lead Agency: City of Ottawa – Infrastructure and Water Services Department

Project Overview

This project will deliver a major redesign of the Hunt Club Road / Bank Street intersection to improve vehicular operations, transit service, cycling connectivity, and pedestrian safety. Key upgrades include:

• Addition of a new eastbound vehicle through lane
• Addition of a new westbound bus‑only through lane
• Conversion of northbound, eastbound, and southbound right‑turn lanes into smart channel configurations
• Implementation of bicycle cross‑rides on all four legs of the intersection
• Reconfiguration and improvement of all pedestrian crosswalks
• New 1.80m cycle tracks along Hunt Club Road from approximately 80m west of Bank Street to Albion Road
• New 1.80m sidewalks adjacent to cycle tracks
• Crosswalks and cross‑rides at all right‑turn channels

These improvements will enhance safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity at one of the busiest intersections in the south end.

Current Status

Phase: Design Phase

Progress Update:
The project is progressing through active design development, including roadway configuration, cycling facility integration, and transit prioritization elements.

Timeline

• Environmental Assessment: Winter 2026 – Fall 2026
• Design: Summer 2025 – Winter 2027
• Construction Start: 2027 (subject to Council-approved budget)
• Construction Completion: Fall 2028

Project Budget

• Approved funding to date: $3,066,000
• Final budget: To be confirmed during detailed design
• Additional Council-approved funding will be required for the planned 2027 construction start

Public Engagement

• First Public Information Session:
  Early 2026 TBA — presentation of Environmental Assessment findings and preliminary design drawings. Attendees will be able to review concepts, ask questions, and provide feedback.
• Second Public Information Session:
  At the end of the detailed design phase, prior to construction, to present final design plans and next steps.

What’s Next

Upcoming Actions:
Continued design development, Environmental Assessment work through 2026, and preparation for public consultations.

Community Involvement:
Residents will participate through public information sessions where they can review plans, ask questions, and submit comments.

Learn More: Hunt Club and Bank Intersection Redesign