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 users that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to motorists until further notice.
PSPC wishes to advise the public that pedestrians now have access to the LaSalle Causeway. Cyclists may also access the sidewalk by dismounting and walking their bicycles. Users may experience short delays in crossing the bridge and are requested to follow any signage on site during ongoing construction and repair work.
Road Closures
- Albert Street – Princess to 486 Albert – closed until Dec. 31 to accommodate construction activity and staging at 484 Albert St.
- King Street – The Tragically Hip Way to Place D’Armes – closed June 2 at 8 p.m. to June 6 at 1 p.m. for event related parking and storage at Slush Puppie Place.
- King Street – Place D’Armes to North End of King – closed until Sept. 30 for the construction of new storm and road bed. Road will be open to local traffic.
- Sydenham Street – Princess to Queen – closed until Sept. 27 for Downtown Kingston BIA Activations.
- University Avenue – Union to Earl – closed until July 31 for the removal of debris from demolition and concrete deliveries at the Queen’s John Deutsch University Centre project.
Parking Disruption
The Hanson 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, repainting, replacement of waterproofing materials, and upgrades to the building mechanical/electrical systems. The work is planned to begin the first week of February 2024 and conclude in late December 2024.
The work will be completed in phases to allow the building to remain open to public parking for the duration of the project. It is anticipated that no more than 50% of the available 271 parking spaces will be closed at any time. There is also parking availability at the Chown Memorial and Robert Bruce Memorial parking garages in the two adjacent blocks to the west.
Other Delays
- Gardiners Road – at Centennial/Creekford – expect delays while a contractor completes intersection widening, traffic signal upgrades and cycling and pedestrian improvements.
- Hudson Drive – at Bayridge Public School – expect delays until Jun. 28 as a contractor will be on site to complete upgrades to the school crossing.
- Hudson Drive – at Hudson Park – expect delays until Jun. 28 as a contractor will be on site to complete upgrades to the bus stop and pedestrian crossing.
- Leeman Road and Spooner Road – Unity to Spooner – expect delays June 3 to 7 as a contractor will be completing surface treatment.
- Maple Lawn Drive – Montreal to East Limit of Maple Lawn – expect delays June 3 to 7 as a contractor will be completing surface treatment.
- Shannon Road – 6th Concession to Hwy 15 – expect delays June 3 to 7 as a contractor will be completing surface treatment.
- Union Avenue – at University – expect delays June 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day for contractor to complete work in the manhole.
- Woodburn Road – Joyceville to Hitchcock – expect delays June 3 to 7 as a contractor will be completing surface treatment.
Release: City of Kingston
Photo: Lee Cannon (cc)
