Upcoming work to enhance traffic flow at John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street intersection

The City of Kingston is expediting enhancements to the John Counter Boulevard-Montreal Street intersection to address increased congestion. Construction is scheduled to begin as early as Monday, July 29 and is expected to be complete by the end of August.

Ahead of scheduled work to reconstruct the intersection in 2025, the City is performing interim improvements to accommodate increased traffic related to the LaSalle Causeway closure. The work will involve widening turning lanes on the northeast and southeast corners and additional paving in the west leg of the intersection to lengthen left and right turning lanes.

“We understand the disruption caused by traffic congestion has been frustrating for those travelling through the area,” says Dan Franco, Project Engineer at the City of Kingston. “These interim changes will help reduce wait times and move traffic safely through the intersection before we proceed with the full reconstruction next year.”

Work that impacts road travel is scheduled to take place overnight from 6 p.m. – 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, to avoid traffic disruptions during morning and evening commuting times. Some work may take place on weekends between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to ensure construction is complete before September.

“Some of the overnight construction work may create noise that disrupts residents near the work zones. We apologize for this inconvenience and understand the impact this can have on sleep schedules. We appreciate the community’s understanding as we prioritize completing this work before the new school year begins,” says Franco.

Residents are encouraged to subscribe to the City’s weekly Road and Parking Notices for updates on planned traffic impacts. Visit Kingston Transit’s Service Alerts to keep track of news and information on bus detours and service changes that may affect your commute.

For details on the full reconstruction beginning in spring 2025, visit Get Involved Kingston.