FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 25^th 2020

Residents of Findlay Creek and Ottawa’s south end will soon have a shorter commute time on Bank Street.

Councillors George Darouze and Carol Anne Meehan have worked tirelessly behind the scenes with city staff to expedite the widening of Bank Street from two lanes to four lanes from Valley Squire Furniture to Dun Skipper Drive.

Back in 2013, Council delayed the widening until 2031. Councillors Darouze and Meehan have been pushing for this vital upgrade to happen sooner, in 2022.

Thanks to the Councillors’ hard work, and the level of community engagement on this important issue, residents will no longer have to fight traffic trying to get to and from home. Instead, they will be able to spend more time with family and friends.

As a team, Councillors Darouze and Meehan will continue to work with city staff and Council colleagues to ensure the funding is approved during the 2021 budget process.

Design work is scheduled to begin in 2021 and construction is set to start in 2022. This is a tremendous win for our community that will improve the quality of life for residents, families, and businesses and is a timely investment by the City to upgrade local infrastructure.

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