Weekly traffic report: Aug 29 – Sept 4

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:

Summer 

Dates: 

• Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• Sept. 7
• Time:  6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

Fall 

Dates: 

• Sept. 21
• Oct. 5, 14, 19
• Nov. 2, 16
• Time:  6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Road Closures   

• Aberdeen Street - William to Johnson – closed to accommodate construction activity and staging.
• Albert Street – Princess to Mack – closed to accommodate construction activity and staging at 484 Albert St.
• Barrie Street – Queen to Colborne – closed for construction related activity at 283 Queen St.
• Cranbrook Street – Lakeview to Days – closed on school days from 8:40 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. for a school street at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
• Demers Avenue – Taylor-Kidd to Wheathill – closed Sept. 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a paving operation.
• Division Street – Earl to Clergy – closed Aug. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Queen’s Residence Move-In.
• Earl Street – Collingwood to Toronto – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.
• King Street – The Tragically Hip Way to Place D’Armes – closed Sept. 4 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Kingston Frontenacs Annual Season Ticket Holder BBQ.
• Kingscourt Avenue – Concession to First – closed Sept. 2 to Oct. 10 for a gas main installation.
• Lincoln Drive – at Bayridge – closed until Sept. 19 for the construction of new active transportation infrastructure.
• Ontario Street – Brock to Clarence – closed Aug. 30 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. for Kingston CISA Open Bass Tournament and Expo.
• Sydenham Street – Princess to Queen – closed until Oct. 3 for the Sydenham Street Community Space.
• Victoria Street - Union St to Johnson St – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.
• Victoria Street – Princess to North Bartlett – closed until Aug. 29 for construction related activity at 655 Princess St.
• Wheathill Street – Demers to Gerald Hunt Memorial Park – closed Sept. 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a paving operation.
• Woodburn Road – Hitchcock to White Church – closed for a contractor to complete culver re-lining. 

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 conclude in August 2025. At all times during construction efforts are being made to ensure approximately 200 spaces remain available for parkers.   

Other Delays  

• 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 a new Multi-Use Pathway.
• 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 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.
• Highway 15 – Kingston Mills to Middle – expect delays for a contractor to complete work on the Hwy 15 CNR overhead structure.
• John Marks Avenue and Innovation Drive – expect delays while a contractor mobilizes to start work on John Marks Ave, Innovation Dr and Discovery Ave. Work includes curb, sidewalk, asphalt milling and repaving.
• Lancaster Drive – Limestone to Jasper – expect delays while a contractor completes construction of a new sidewalk and road improvements.
• 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.
• Truedell Road – Development to Danbury – expect delays while a contractor completes road and sidewalk improvements.
• 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.