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The City of Ottawa has launched a Functional Design Study for Merivale Road from Carling Avenue to Larose Avenue, as shown in the figure below. This study will examine opportunities to redesign the corridor in advance of an upcoming integrated road, sewer, and watermain renewal project. The study will consider improvements to active transportation facilities, transit and streetscaping on Merivale Road, in line with the Official Plan designation as a design priority corridor. The Merivale Road (North) Community Design Plan will be referenced, along with current standards and guidelines regarding road design.
Key objectives include:
Reviewing lane arrangements and intersection improvements
Evaluating and recommending on-street parking solutions
Determining sidewalk, boulevard, cycling, and transit improvements
Developing a high-level streetscaping plan including potential tree locations
Project Result and Timing
The study will result in a recommended functional design for Merivale Road, guiding subsequent detailed design phases. It is anticipated that the functional design study will be completed in 2027.
Public Involvement
The City of Ottawa encourages public involvement and values your input throughout the study. Further details regarding the proposed design and public consultation will be posted to this page as the study progresses.
For further information or to provide comments, contact the City’s project manager at the address below.
Vanessa Black, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager – Complete Streets
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
The City of Ottawa has launched a Functional Design Study for Merivale Road from Carling Avenue to Larose Avenue, as shown in the figure below. This study will examine opportunities to redesign the corridor in advance of an upcoming integrated road, sewer, and watermain renewal project. The study will consider improvements to active transportation facilities, transit and streetscaping on Merivale Road, in line with the Official Plan designation as a design priority corridor. The Merivale Road (North) Community Design Plan will be referenced, along with current standards and guidelines regarding road design.
Key objectives include:
Reviewing lane arrangements and intersection improvements
Evaluating and recommending on-street parking solutions
Determining sidewalk, boulevard, cycling, and transit improvements
Developing a high-level streetscaping plan including potential tree locations
Project Result and Timing
The study will result in a recommended functional design for Merivale Road, guiding subsequent detailed design phases. It is anticipated that the functional design study will be completed in 2027.
Public Involvement
The City of Ottawa encourages public involvement and values your input throughout the study. Further details regarding the proposed design and public consultation will be posted to this page as the study progresses.
For further information or to provide comments, contact the City’s project manager at the address below.
Vanessa Black, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager – Complete Streets
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
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Materials from the public consultation can be found in the document section. There will be a two-week period to submit comments closed after July 17, 2026.
Date and Time: Wednesday June 24, 2026 -- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00p.m.)
Location: St. Elizabeth’s Church -- Basement level --1303 Leaside Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7R2
Project Summary
What: A functional design study considering improvements to active transportation, transit and streetscaping.
Why: To develop a design for the right-of-way in advance of an upcoming integrated road, sewer, and watermain renewal project.
When: The functional design study is ongoing, completion is anticipated in 2027.
Where: Merivale Road from Carling Avenue to Larose Avenue
For further information or to provide comments, contact the City’s project manager at the address below.
Vanessa Black, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager – Complete Streets
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Materials from the public consultation can be found in the document section. There will be a two-week period to submit comments closed after July 17, 2026.
Date and Time: Wednesday June 24, 2026 -- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00p.m.)
Location: St. Elizabeth’s Church -- Basement level --1303 Leaside Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7R2
Project Summary
What: A functional design study considering improvements to active transportation, transit and streetscaping.
Why: To develop a design for the right-of-way in advance of an upcoming integrated road, sewer, and watermain renewal project.
When: The functional design study is ongoing, completion is anticipated in 2027.
Where: Merivale Road from Carling Avenue to Larose Avenue
For further information or to provide comments, contact the City’s project manager at the address below.
Vanessa Black, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager – Complete Streets
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
