As the joke goes in Canada, we have two seasons: winter and construction. And with winter approaching fast, the city is trying to wrap up many construction projects, but some roads are still a mess.
Take Carling for instance, who made it several times on the Ontario worst roads list (yes, such list exists). It’s been in construction at Merivale and Kirkwood for ages… and like many construction projects, it dragged on and was delayed numerous times. It’s not expected to be completed before the end of 2012 now.
The Ottawa construction projects map is kind of scary actually. It’s a fun game of hide and seek between construction workers, drivers and commuters—which road will be closed today, where the bus stop move and how the hell do I get home.
Meanwhile, home owners try to wrap up the last repairs: houses have to be well insulated to trap the heat in the winter.
I spotted this “man of a roof” right in front of our place as he was finishing before the early sunset. I like the contrast of the tiny silhouette against the cloudy sky (but I did not enjoy being woken up early because of the noise from the roof repair project!).
I love the sky colours, it looks so dreamy 🙂
Lots of road maintenance going on in Paris but at least they can still work during the winter!
I think Ottawa isn’t as bad as Montreal though. Over there, the freeways look like they are falling apart!
It’s gotten to the point in Toronto that whenever I drive anywhere, I’ve begun to peer down streets before turning – if I see trucks and workmen, I take another route. Some roads I avoid completely. I think it’s worse this year.
As for noise? The construction next door is so loud, at times I have to laugh at the sheer awfulness of it – as my own home shudders & pictures on the walls tilt…
I feel your pain, like I said on your block a few buildings were built nearby a few years ago and the noise was awful, especially at the blasting stage.
It would be funny if that man dressed like Santa! 😀 Ho! Ho! Ho!
I’ll tell him next time! 😆
As a roofer, I can appreciate that no one here likes the noise. On behalf of roofers everywhere, I do apologize.
No worries! We appreciate the work you do guys!