Here's what you need to know to ease the headaches
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians in Kingston should prepare for delays this week due to several road closures.
In the downtown core, King Street between The Tragically Hip Way and Place D’Armes is closed daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until June 27 for Queen’s University Convocation ceremonies at Slush Puppie Place.
Additional closures include South Bartlett Street from Smith to Victoria, and Victoria Street from Princess to North Bartlett, both blocked until August 29 for construction.
Victoria Street from Union to Johnson is also closed for sewer and roadwork.
Meanwhile, Sydenham Street between Princess and Queen will remain closed until October 3 as part of the Sydenham Street Community Space initiative.
The LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed on Sunday, June 29 to all traffic for a temporary opening of the main marine navigation channel, according to Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Plan extra time and watch for signs in affected areas.
There are several ongoing projects in addition to the work above.
Parking Disruption
The Hanson Memorial Parking Structure Restoration project continues until August 2025.
Other Delays
Accommodation Road – 6th Concession to White Church – expect delays while the contractor is completing work on the Annual Surface Treatment contract.
Abbey Dawn Road – Middle to Hwy 2 - expect delays while the contractor is completing work on the Annual Surface Treatment contract.
Bayridge Drive – Milford to Henderson – expect delays for the construction of new active transportation infrastructure and intersection upgrades.
Cataraqui Woods Drive – Centennial to Gardiners – expect delays for the construction of new Multi-Use Pathway.
Collins Bay Road – Woodbine to Princess – expect delays while a contractor completes landscaping work on Collins Bay Road.
Florida Road – Henderson to Wilton - expect delays while the contractor is completing work on the Annual Surface Treatment contract.
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.
Garrett Road – 6th Concession to Sandhill - expect delays while the contractor is completing work on the Annual Surface Treatment contract.
Highway 2 – Abbey Dawn to St. Lawrence – expect delays to complete enhanced flood protection of Abbey Dawn Road, Highway 2, and St. Lawrence Avenue.
Highway 15 – Kingston Mills to Middle – expect delays for a contractor to complete work on the Hwy 15 CNR overhead structure.
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.
White Church Road – 6th Concession to Woodburn - expect delays while the contractor is completing work on the Annual Surface Treatment contract.
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