Weekly traffic report: May 9-15

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 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   

• Albert Street – Princess to Mack – closed to accommodate construction activity and staging at 484 Albert St.
• 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.
• Brock Street – Westdale to Palace – closed May 15 at 7 p.m. to May 16 at 2 p.m. for a contractor to complete servicing work.
• Cassidy Street – Montreal to Maple – closed until June 6 as part of the ongoing intersection improvements of Montreal and John Counter.
• Earl Street – Collingwood to Toronto – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.
• King Street – The Tragically Hip Way to Place D’Armes – closed May 10 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Science Rendezvous at Slush Puppie Place.
• Portsmouth Avenue – Elmwood to Fairview – closed May 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for paving operations.
• The Tragically Hip Way – King to Ontario – closed May 10 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Science Rendezvous at Slush Puppie Place.
• Victoria Street - Union St to Johnson St – Closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.

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.    

The Hansen Memorial Parking garage will be closed Thursday, May 8 through Sunday May 11, 2025, for continued restoration work. This closure enables necessary work will be conducted at and near the entrance of the garage. 

Gorsline Parking Lot 

The paving work at the Gorsline Lot will be resuming on Monday, May 5. The project will include installing concrete curbs, replacing barriers and a final coat of asphalt. The project will be split in 2 phases, each phase will take about 3 or 4 weeks to complete, the project is scheduled for competion at the end of June. The northwest half of the parking lot will be closed during the first phase and the southeast side of the lot during the second phase. Approximately 50 parking spaces will remain available during the construction. 

Chown Memorial Parking Garage 

The Chown Memorial Parking garage will be closed on Monday, May 5th from 4:00pm until 6:00am Tuesday morning and on Wednesday May 14th from 4:00pm until 6:00am Thursday morning for spring maintenance work.

Other Delays  

• Bayridge Drive – Milford to Henderson – expect delays for the construction of new active transportation infrastructure and intersection upgrades.
• Collins Bay Road – Woodbine to Princess – expect delays while a contractor completes landscaping work on Collins Bay Road.
• 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.