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May 16, 2026
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Why traffic is so bad on Highway 417 in Ottawa … again
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Why traffic is so bad on Highway 417 in Ottawa ... again
Lane closures, lower speed limits and rotating ramp closures come to the Queensway, snarling traffic through Ottawa.
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By Olivia Belovich
Published May 16, 2026
Last updated Jun 09, 2026
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A photo shows traffic on Highway 417 on Thursday, May 14. PHOTO BY JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIA
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Highway 417 construction continues with more lane closures, …
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