Weekly traffic report: Nov. 21-27

Nighttime Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony 

The following road closures will be taking place Nov. 22 for the annual Nighttime Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony: 

  • Market Street – Ontario to King – closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • King Street – Brock to Clarence – closed from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Princess Street – Sir John A. MacDonald to Ontario – closed from 5 p.m. to 7 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 – King to Stuart – closed Nov 25 to 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for the removal of a large tree.
  • Barrie Street – Queen to Colborne – closed for construction related activity at 283 Queen St.
  • Earl Street – Collingwood to Toronto – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work.
  • Kingscourt Avenue – Concession to First – closed Oct 10 to Nov 21 for gas main installation by the Utilities Kingston contractor.
  • Raglan Road – Division to Main – closed until Nov. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day for a gas main installation.
  • Toronto Street – Durham to Park – closed Nov. 3 to Nov. 28 for installation of new water, sanitary and storm services.
  • Victoria Street - Union St to Johnson St – closed for sewer separation and road rehabilitation work. 

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.
  • 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. 

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.