Ottawa Highway Road Conditions
Live road surface conditions for highways near Ottawa from Ontario 511. Check pavement conditions, visibility, and drifting on Hwy 417, 416, and regional highways.
Condition Guide
Bare and dry
Road surface is clear and dry. Normal driving conditions.
Bare and wet
Road is wet from rain or melting. Reduce speed and increase following distance.
Partly snow covered
Patches of snow on the road. Use caution, especially on curves and bridges.
Snow packed / Ice covered
Significant snow or ice on the road surface. Reduce speed significantly and use winter tires.
Highways Covered
Our map shows conditions for provincial highways in the Ottawa area, including Hwy 417 (Trans-Canada), Hwy 416, Hwy 7, Hwy 15, Hwy 16, Hwy 34, and Hwy 401 near the Ontario-Quebec border. Data comes from Ontario 511 patrol areas covering Kanata, Carlsbad Springs, Kemptville, Carleton Place, and Vankleek Hill.
Official Resources
- Ontario 511 — Provincial highway conditions, road cameras, and incidents
- Ottawa Traffic Map — City of Ottawa real-time traffic cameras and conditions
- Quebec 511 — Highway conditions for Gatineau and western Quebec
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the road conditions on Highway 417 near Ottawa?
Our map shows real-time road surface conditions for Hwy 417 (Trans-Canada) through Ottawa, from Quebec border to Fitzroy. Data includes pavement condition, visibility, and snow drifting status from Ontario 511.
How often are Ottawa road conditions updated?
Ontario 511 updates road condition data every 20 minutes. Our map caches data for 20 minutes and shows conditions for highways in the Ottawa-Carleton, Kemptville, and Vankleek Hill patrol areas.