Ottawa-Gatineau traffic updates for Dec. 19

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Good morning commuters!

It's darned cold, but it's supposed to warm up later today compared to yesterday.

I expect we've already seen the worst commutes of the week — things should start to steadily improve from here to next Monday, with less and less commuter traffic each day.

This was pretty evident yesterday, even.

When I was headed back in to the CBC from the west end in the early afternoon, there was quite a backup headed to the Bayshore mall.

Meantime, crews over in Gatineau are still dealing with a pair of water main breaks.

Boulevard Alexandre-Taché is still closed west of the university and east of the Gatineau Parkway.

Have a great day!

If you have a traffic or commuter gripe about driving, cycling or being a pedestrian commuter — anything from problem intersections, to parking, to inefficient routes — send it to Doug at​ doug.hempstead@cbc.ca.

And remember, you can share what you see on the roads with me on Twitter at @cbcotttraffic. Or give me a ring at 613-288-6900.