Williamsville renewal construction to begin in Kingston
The City of Kingston is set to begin phase one of the Williamsville renewal project on Monday, April 20, working to create a vibrant, active and connected corridor in the community.
The first phase of construction will begin on Princess Street between Division Street and Frontenac Street. On-street parking will not be available within the closure boundaries.
R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. has been contracted to complete this major project. Roadways are expected to reopen in Winter 2026 for seasonal construction shutdowns. Work on the second phase will start in early Spring 2027.
Once the project is completed, this area of Princess Street will include:
- Reconstructed sidewalks, curbs, and pedestrian crossings including a new signalized crossing at Frontenac Street
- New cycle tracks along Princess Street
- Upgraded transit stops and shelters
- Improved accessibility at road crossings
- Repaved roadways
- Separation of combined sewers and replacement sanitary services
- New watermain with service replacements
- Upgraded Kingston Hydro infrastructure
“The Williamsville Renewal project is an important investment for the future of our community, modernizing critical infrastructure while creating a safer, more accessible, and vibrant corridor for residents. This work reflects Council’s commitment to building connected communities that support active transportation, sustainability, and long-term growth,” says Bryan Paterson, Mayor of Kingston.
“This phase of the Williamsville Renewal advances the long-term vision for this section of the Princess Street corridor, transforming it into a more vibrant, people-focused main street. The project integrates critical underground infrastructure renewal with a redesigned public realm that creates high quality infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and motorists. We appreciate the support our funding partners have provided to help this come to fruition,” says Ian Semple, Commissioner, Transportation & Infrastructure, City of Kingston.
“With all the changes that have happened over the years on Princess Street in Williamsville, it is nice to finally see this project move forward with the much-needed infrastructure upgrades. Once complete, this will drastically improve the quality of life of residents. I am especially proud that we were able to include proper cycling infrastructure to complement the enhanced pedestrian space. I really think that the residents of Williamsville District will be really pleased when it is done,” says Vincent Cinanni, Councillor for District 9 – Williamsville.
This major infrastructure project is in partnership with Utilities Kingston and has been funded in part through investments by:
- The Government of Canada's Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
- The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario through the Public Transit Infrastructure Steam of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
- The Province of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
- The Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation and Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund
- Green Streets
Residents can follow project progress and learn more about partner financial contributions on Get Involved Kingston.
Kingston Transit service changes, including detours or stop relocations, are updated through the Transit App and at Kingston Transit. These updates are dynamic and reflect current conditions as they change.
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