Following is a list of road construction projects and events provided by the City of Kingston that are expected to have an impact on traffic flow next week:
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you.
LaSalle Causeway
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway for major rehabilitation during the following period:
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to Tuesday, April 30, 2024
During this period, one lane will be closed and one lane will remain open for alternating traffic. Motorists should expect short delays. Access will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists.
PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the bridge and thanks them for their patience.
Road Closures
- Brass Point Bridge – Parks Canada would like to advise the public of an upcoming bridge closure at the Brass Point Swing and Fixed Bridges expected to be from Nov. 6 to Nov. 29 inclusive. The bridges will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians, and detours will be in place for the closure.
- King Street – Place D’Armes to The Tragically Hip Way – closed Nov. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Kingston Frontenacs annual school day game.
- Market Street – Ontario to King – closed Nov. 24 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. for the Vanier Cup Fan Fest presented by Queen’s University.
- Queen Mary Road – Notch Hill to Greenview – closed beginning Oct. 2 for the Utilities Kingston NETS Project.
- Seventh Avenue – Alfred to Hillcrest – closed until Dec. 15 for the installation of utilities.
- University Avenue – Union to Earl – closed until Dec. 22 for the removal of debris from demolition and concrete deliveries at the Queen’s John Deutsch University Centre project.
Parking Disruption
The Chown Memorial Parking Structure Restoration project is now underway. The work will take place throughout all levels of the building, and will include efforts such as routine structural maintenance, renewal of waterproofing materials and upgrades to the building mechanical/electrical systems. The work is expected to conclude in late December.
The work will be completed in phases to allow the building to remain open to public parking for the duration of the project. Phased work areas will occupy a maximum of 40% of the available parking stalls at a time. Up to 180 spaces will be out of commission. There is parking availability at the Hanson Memorial and Robert Bruce Memorial parking garages in the two adjacent blocks to the east.
Other Delays
- Bath Road – at Queen Mary – expect delays for the Utilities Kingston NETS project.
- Bayridge Drive – Woodbine to Cataraqui Woods – expect delays until Nov. 30 for Phase 1 of the Bayridge Drive cycling and pedestrian improvements.
- Princess Street – Collins Bay to Bayridge – expect delays until Nov. 30 for the construction of new sidewalks and traffic signals along Princess Street. Please note that one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times on Princess St.
- Westbrook Road – Princess to Windemere – expect delays until Nov. 30 for the construction of new sidewalks and road rehabilitation.
Sidewalks/Pathways
- Rideau Trail – Queen Mary to Parkway – closed for crews to replace sanitary main, install shoring and build a new gravel pathway.
Release source: City of Kingston
Photo: Ryan McNight (cc)
