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U.S. President Bush's visit

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Plan for inconveniences in the downtown core during President Bush's visit

In anticipation of U.S. President Bush's visit to Ottawa on Tuesday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 1, residents can expect inconveniences in the downtown core due to security issues and public demonstrations. Disruptions will include:
Unscheduled road closures
Modified bus routes
Longer time to travel throughout the downtown core
Residents advised to expect traffic delays during Bush visit

Residents of the National Capital Region can expect to experience traffic delays and disruptions during the visit of U.S. President Bush.
To facilitate the movement of the President and his entourage, there will be temporary road closures and traffic detours throughout the day on Tuesday, November 30th and on the morning of Wednesday, December 1st.

Residents are advised to expect delays and disruptions at the following times and locations within the City of Ottawa:

Tuesday, November 30, 2004 Time Period Location
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Route from the Ottawa International Airport to the downtown core.
(Exact route not yet confirmed).
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Downtown core

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12:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Alexandria Bridge - closed
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2004 Time Period Location
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Route from the downtown core to Ottawa International Airport.
(Exact route not yet confirmed).

To help you make informed decisions regarding your day-to-day activities, please monitor local radio and television stations.

For information:

OC Transpo Info Line 741-4390, octranspo.com
City of Ottawa Call Centre 580-2400
Ottawa Police Service ottawapolice.ca