Wellington Street closure would yield 'notable impacts,' study finds

The permanent closure of Wellington Street to vehicles would push downtown traffic elsewhere, resulting in "notable impacts" for commuters and an "overall increase in driver stress" for motorists, according to a study prepared for the City of Ottawa's transportation committee.

Wellington Street closure would yield 'notable impacts,' study finds
A downtown city street in winter, seen from above.

The permanent closure of Wellington Street to vehicles would push downtown traffic elsewhere, resulting in "notable impacts" for commuters and an "overall increase in driver stress" for motorists, according to a study prepared for the City of Ottawa's transportation committee.