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Stage 2 LRT: Construction to Byron Linear Park and Richmond Road begins [Video]

As part of the next phase of the Stage 2 LRT west extension, the City of Ottawa has started to rebuild and reinstate Byron Linear Park and to reconfigure Richmond Road in Ottawa’s west end.

A two-kilometre stretch of Richmond Road and Byron Avenue between McEwen Avenue and Cleary Avenue will be affected.

The city says access to and through the area will be maintained.

Stephani Dunk, who lives on Richmond Road, is happy the end is in sight. She says coping with years of construction has been difficult for many in the area.

“It’s been challenging to say the least, I think not so much for an able-bodied person but people in wheelchairs with canes a lot of elderly folks it’s difficult at times,” Dunk said.

“I think some people feel they are destined …

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