Ottawa residents looking for a wide-open space to stretch their legs will have access to one of the city’s major downtown roadways as of Saturday.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is closing parts of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (QED) to motor vehicle traffic as part of a pilot project to help residents spend time outdoors while maintaining physical-distancing recommendations.
Beginning Saturday, the QED will be closed daily between Laurier and Fifth avenues from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The pilot project will continue until Sunday, April 26.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles during the closures. Motorists will also be able to cross the QED at Pretoria Bridge and enter Pretoria Avenue as usual. [ Sign up for our Health IQ