Highway 417 closing around Bronson Avenue for 3+ days in mid-July

Astretch of Highway 417 over central Ottawawill be closed for more than three days in July to replace the Bronson Avenueoverpass. Bronsonitself will be closed underthe highway for three weeks.

A news release from contractor Kiewit Dufferin Midtown Partnership said the Queensway, which is part of the Trans-Canada Highway,will be closed starting Thursday, July 13 at8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 17. Exact end times can vary.

Eastbound lanes will close fromCarling Avenue to Kent Street, meaning drivers can get back on the highway again at Metcalfe Street.

Westbound lanes will closefrom Metcalfe to Rochester Street, where there's a ramp back to the highway.

The suggested eastbound detour usesCarlingto turn left onBronson and thenright to continue along Imperial Avenue, Chamberlain Avenue and Isabella Street.

The detour for westbound traffic is shorter, sticking straight toCatherine and Raymondstreetsto getto the Rochester ramp.

Drivers can always go further north or south if it works better for where they're starting or ending. Plan ahead and as always, pay attention to local signs and rules.

Bronson closed July 6 to 27

Bronson itself will be closed to all traffic betweenCatherine and Imperial from 8 p.m. on July 6 until the morning of July 27.

The contractors suggest Percy Street to the east as a pedestrian and cyclist detour and Booth or Bank streets for drivers.

The work follows similar bridge replacement projects along the 417such as the overpasses above Rochester and Booth streets last year. Percy and Preston street overpassesare also up for replacement.