The Confederation Line East is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s light rail transit system. This extension will see LRT continue from Blair Road to Place d’Orléans and go all the way to Trim Road. Revenue service for this extension is planned for 2024.

Use the Stage 2 LRT Interactive Map to explore the Confederation Line East Extension further.

Highlights

Over 12 kilometres of new rail and 5 new stations including expanding park and ride capacity at Trim.

New connections to light rail transit for the communities of Orléans, Blackburn Hamlet and Beacon Hill, bringing 95 per cent area residents within five kilometres of rail.

Direct access to upgraded transit for residents near Montreal Road and Orléans Boulevard.

Further improves transit service to major centres of employment, shopping and education such as Orléans Town Centre, Canotek Park, La Cité, Place d’Orléans Shopping Centre, Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex-Orléans, and more.

Extension Description

The LRT alignment will be north of Highway 174 east of Blair Station, extending along the existing Transitway alignment, passing under Blair Road and the interchange ramps. The rail line will then transition into the median of the highway by crossing above the westbound highway lanes, west of Montreal Road. It will remain at grade in the centre median to Trim Road.

The dual LRT tracks will offer stops at five new stations: Montreal Station, Jeanne d’Arc, Orléans Boulevard, Place d’Orléans, and Trim, which will all be located within the median.