The downtown portion of Bronson Avenue will be closed starting Monday as part of the Ottawa on the Move project.
The road will be closed between Gladstone and Laurier avenues for road traffic only, while pedestrians have access to sidewalks and businesses remain open.
According to the city service announcement, the portion between Gladstone Avenue and Somerset Street will be closed for nine weeks, with the portion between Somerset and Laurier expected to remain closed for six months.
OC Transpo buses (route 4&2) will also be detoured.
The city is reminding commuters to plan ahead and expect longer travel times.