The City of Ottawa has initiated a Functional Design Study for the existing offset tee intersections of Hawthorne Road / Davidson Road and Hawthorne Road / Whyte Side Road to address poor traffic operations and road safety concerns.
Building on a previous Functional Design Study completed by the City of Ottawa for the Hawthorne Road and Davidson Road intersection, the current study will include Natural and Cultural Environment Investigations, as well as a Traffic Analysis to determine the feasibility of several different traffic control device types (traffic control signals, roundabout, etc.). The study will also review the potential need to realign a portion of Davidson Road, Whyte Side Road, or both to create a single point intersection. Feasible traffic control device types, realignment options, and environmental impacts will be assessed and evaluated to determine a recommended configuration for the existing offset tee intersections of Hawthorne Road / Davidson Road and Hawthorne Road / Whyte Side Road.
Study Process
The Study is being conducted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for a Schedule C project. The planning and design process will involve developing, assessing and evaluating alternatives, leading to a recommended plan including a functional design and estimated costs for implementation.
There will be ongoing consultation activities throughout the study including at least one public information session (virtual or in person, to be determined) during late 2026 or early 2027.
Public consultation materials and opportunities to provide feedback will be advertised and updated on the study’s website. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared to document the study process and present the Recommended Plan including the functional design. The ESR will be available for review by the public and stakeholder agencies for a period of 30 calendar days. The study is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Interested persons can provide comments throughout the study. Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation to provide comments, please contact the City Project Manager below.
For more information
Please contact the following Project Team members if you would like to learn more about this study, be added to the study mailing list, provide comments, or have any accessibility requests.
| Lead Design Consultant | City Project Manager
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Samantha Langford, P. Eng, Project Manager Public Sector Engineering, Novatech 240 Michael Cowpland Drive Ottawa, ON, K2M 1P6 Telephone: 613-254-9643, Ext. 248 Email: s.langford@novatech-eng.com | Denis Paradis, M.Sc, P.Eng., PMP, RSP1 Senior Engineer, Road Safety Studies Traffic, Safety & Mobility 100 Constellation Drive Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8 Telephone: 613-282-2471 Email: denis.paradis@ottawa.ca |
cc: Councillor Jessica Bradley, Ward 10 – Gloucester-Southgate
Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information included in a submission to the City of Ottawa will not be disclosed to any third parties without having obtained the prior consent of the person to whom the information pertains, except when MFIPPA permits disclosure or other applicable law requires that the City disclose the personal information.
What is being asked of the public?
To be announced
Key Dates/Timeline
Notice of Study Commencement: June 15, 2026
Public Engagement Period
To be determined
Ways to Engage
To be announced
The City of Ottawa has initiated a Functional Design Study for the existing offset tee intersections of Hawthorne Road / Davidson Road and Hawthorne Road / Whyte Side Road to address poor traffic operations and road safety concerns.
Building on a previous Functional Design Study completed by the City of Ottawa for the Hawthorne Road and Davidson Road intersection, the current study will include Natural and Cultural Environment Investigations, as well as a Traffic Analysis to determine the feasibility of several different traffic control device types (traffic control signals, roundabout, etc.). The study will also review the potential need to realign a portion of Davidson Road, Whyte Side Road, or both to create a single point intersection. Feasible traffic control device types, realignment options, and environmental impacts will be assessed and evaluated to determine a recommended configuration for the existing offset tee intersections of Hawthorne Road / Davidson Road and Hawthorne Road / Whyte Side Road.
Study Process
The Study is being conducted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for a Schedule C project. The planning and design process will involve developing, assessing and evaluating alternatives, leading to a recommended plan including a functional design and estimated costs for implementation.
There will be ongoing consultation activities throughout the study including at least one public information session (virtual or in person, to be determined) during late 2026 or early 2027.
Public consultation materials and opportunities to provide feedback will be advertised and updated on the study’s website. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared to document the study process and present the Recommended Plan including the functional design. The ESR will be available for review by the public and stakeholder agencies for a period of 30 calendar days. The study is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Interested persons can provide comments throughout the study. Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation to provide comments, please contact the City Project Manager below.
For more information
Please contact the following Project Team members if you would like to learn more about this study, be added to the study mailing list, provide comments, or have any accessibility requests.
| Lead Design Consultant | City Project Manager
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|---|
Samantha Langford, P. Eng, Project Manager Public Sector Engineering, Novatech 240 Michael Cowpland Drive Ottawa, ON, K2M 1P6 Telephone: 613-254-9643, Ext. 248 Email: s.langford@novatech-eng.com | Denis Paradis, M.Sc, P.Eng., PMP, RSP1 Senior Engineer, Road Safety Studies Traffic, Safety & Mobility 100 Constellation Drive Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8 Telephone: 613-282-2471 Email: denis.paradis@ottawa.ca |
cc: Councillor Jessica Bradley, Ward 10 – Gloucester-Southgate
Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information included in a submission to the City of Ottawa will not be disclosed to any third parties without having obtained the prior consent of the person to whom the information pertains, except when MFIPPA permits disclosure or other applicable law requires that the City disclose the personal information.
What is being asked of the public?
To be announced
Key Dates/Timeline
Notice of Study Commencement: June 15, 2026
Public Engagement Period
To be determined
Ways to Engage
To be announced
