Kingston Road Closures & Delays: September 16 to 19

Published on: 2024/09/16 - in Releases

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.

Ministry of Transportation

Pavement rehabilitations will take place along Hwy 401 between Westbrook Road to beyond the Hwy 15 Overpass, and on the Sir John A Macdonald Overpass. This work will consist of various lane and ramp closures over the next several months.

Sir John A Macdonald Boulevard Ramp Closures:

  • Sept. 18 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Hwy 401 Westbound at Hwy 15 – Full Mainline Closure:

  • Sept. 16 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Sept. 17 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Sept. 18 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

LaSalle Causeway

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians until further notice.

Road Closures

  • Albert Street – Princess to 486 Albert – closed until Dec. 31 to accommodate construction activity and staging at 484 Albert St.
  • Couper Street – Albert to Collingwood – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Edwin Street – Collins Bay to Waverley – closed until Sept. 18 for the removal and reinstatement of asphalt.
  • Hillcrest Ave – Kingscourt to Seventh – closed until Oct. 31 for buried infrastructure replacement. Road will be open to local traffic.
  • Joyceville Road – at CN Rail Tracks – closed Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. to Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. for crossing repairs. Detours will be in place for the duration of the closure.
  • Kingscourt Avenue – Hillcrest to Kirkpatrick – closed until Nov. 15 to accommodate a watermain replacement.
  • 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.
  • Union Street – Victoria to Albert – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • University Avenue – Union to Earl – closed for construction related activity 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

  • Aberdeen Street – Johnson to Earl – expect delays and closures along Aberdeen Street for a contractor to complete road and sewer reconstruction. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Bayridge Drive – Princess to Taylor Kidd – expect delays while a contractor begins Phase 2 of the Bayridge Dr Active Transportation Upgrades. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Collins Bay Road – Prince Charles/Edwin to Princess – expect delays while a contractor completes Phase 2 of the Princess & Colins Bay Active Transportation Improvements. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Gardiners Road – at Centennial/Creekford – expect delays while a contractor completes intersection widening, traffic signal upgrades and cycling and pedestrian improvements. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Highway 2 – Abbey Dawn to St. Lawrence – expect delays to complete enhanced flood protection of Abbey Dawn Road, Highway 2, and St. Lawrence Avenue. For project details please visit Get Involved Kingston.
  • Ontario Street – Brock to Clarence – expect a southbound lane closure Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to facilitate the installation of vinyl wraps on the planters at City Hall. Detours will be in place for the duration of the closure.

Release: City of Kingston
Photo: Lee Cannon (cc)