Motorists are being told to expect brief delays on Hwy. 417 and in downtown Ottawa today as the 'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' event rolls into the capital.
The motorcycle rally is billed on the 'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' Facebook page as a "salute to those who went before us," and is scheduled to travel from Arnprior to the National War Memorial starting at 11 a.m.The city of Ottawa says traffic impacts and rolling road closures are expected in some areas of Ottawa due to the rally.
The 'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' event is scheduled to depart Arnprior at 11 a.m., and will travel eastbound on Hwy. 417 to Ottawa. 'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' organizer Neil Sheard said on Facebook that the rally is intended to be a "ride around" the National War Memorial to salute the men and women that died for our country. Motorcyclists in the rally will then head to a barbeque at an undisclosed location.Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs has said police have a "robust plan" for the event.
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