Weekly traffic report: April 25 - May 1

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 the public that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to allow for the temporary opening of the main marine navigation channel during the following periods: 

• Saturday, May 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 17, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 31, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

During these periods, the removal of the modular bridge will begin at 6 a.m., with the marine channel expected to be open by 9 a.m. The marine channel will be closed at 5 p.m. to reinstall the bridge. The causeway is expected to reopen to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians by 8 p.m. 

Road Closures   

• Aberdeen Street - William to Johnson – Closed to accommodate construction activity and staging.
• Barrie Street – Queen to Colborne – closed until May 30 for construction related activity at 283 Queen St.
• Demers Street – Taylor-Kidd to Wheathill – closed from Apr. 28 to May 9 for servicing works.
• Montreal Street – Princess to Queen – closed Apr. 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Montreal Street Collective Vintage Street Sale.
• Ontario Street – Brock to Clarence – closed Apr. 27 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the Limestone Race Weekend.
• Victoria Street - Union St to Johnson St – Closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.
• William Street – Sydenham to Bagot – closed Apr. 28 to May 2 for the installation of a new water service. 

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 July 2025. At all times during construction efforts are being made to ensure approximately 100 spaces remain available for parkers.   

Other Delays  

• Accommodation Road – expect delays while a contractor completes landscaping work around the newly installed culvert at the North end of Accommodation Road.
• Bayridge Drive – Milford to Henderson – expect delays for the construction of new active transportation infrastructure and intersection upgrades.
• Front Road – Sand Bay to Country Club – expect delays for the installation of Sanitary and Water main for Utilities Kingston. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.  Please be aware of lane shifts, traffic speed limits, and share the lane signage.
• Gardiners Road – at Centennial/Creekford - expect delays beginning Apr. 7 while a contractor completes intersection widening, traffic signal upgrades and cycling and pedestrian improvements.
• Highway 2 – Abbey Dawn to St. Lawrence – expect delays to complete enhanced flood protection of Abbey Dawn Road, Highway 2, and St. Lawrence Avenue.
• Montreal Street – at John Counter - expect delays for upgrades to the intersection including new lighting, traffic signals, lanes, paving and signage to improve safety and efficiency for all road users and accommodate increased traffic from the Waaban Crossing.
• Victoria Street and Earl Street - expect delays while a contractor mobilizes to site to start work on the second phase of reconstruction of sewer, watermain, sidewalks and road.