City of Kingston prepares for reopening of LaSalle Causeway

Traffic across the LaSalle Causeway will resume early next month after Public Services and Procurement Canada announced the anticipated timeline for its reopening. The bridge is scheduled to reopen to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in the early evening of Thursday, Oct. 3. Ahead of the reopening of this vital transportation link across the Cataraqui River, the City is sharing an update to help community members plan their route. 

Impacts to pedestrian, cyclist and motor traffic 

The two-lane, temporary modular bridge will provide a shared roadway for cyclists and motorists, with a separate sidewalk for pedestrians. 

Traffic signal timings at the intersections around the LaSalle Causeway and Waaban Crossing have been reviewed and will be updated on Oct. 3. Timings will be monitored in the days and weeks following the reopening to make any necessary adjustments based on the new traffic patterns. 

As we all get used to the changing traffic flows, road users are reminded to travel safely by staying aware of those around them. 

Impacts to transit service 

Leading up to and following the bridge opening, Kingston Transit will follow the schedule below: 

• Thursday, Oct. 3: Current weekday schedule.
• Friday, Oct. 4: Current weekday schedule.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: New Saturday service schedule begins.
• Sunday, Oct. 6: New Sunday service schedule begins.
• Monday, Oct. 7: New weekday service schedule begins. 

 
Beginning Oct. 5, Kingston Transit customers will see three route changes across the LaSalle Causeway and Waaban Crossing: 

• Route 12, providing service between downtown and CFB Kingston on weekdays
• Express 601/602, providing service between Queen’s/KGH, downtown and Innovation Drive via Highway 15
• NEW: Route 22, providing service between the Bus Terminal and Rideau Town Centre / Greenwood Park 

New route maps and schedules are available for customers at KingstonTransit.ca. 

Scheduled closures: fall 2024 

In a previous public notice issued on Sept. 12, Public Services and Procurement Canada advised the Causeway will be removed temporarily on Oct. 15 and Nov. 16 to allow marine traffic to access the navigation channel. The City will share anticipated traffic impacts ahead of the closure dates. 

Community members are encouraged to subscribe to Road and Parking Notices, Transit News and Service Alerts, and City news releases for the latest updates.