Williamsville Renewal Construction
Phase one of the the Williamsville renewal project is set to begin on Monday April 20th. Phase 1 of the construction will be from Division Street to Frontenac Street. The contract has been awarded to R.W. Tomlinson Ltd and this phase is expected to be completed for Winter 2026. Phase 2 will start in early Spring 2027.
These are the things to expect once the project is completed.
- 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
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 in our neighbourhood. I am especially proud that we were able to include proper cycling infrastructure to complement the enhanced pedestrian space.
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Wright Crescent Roadwork
Len Corcoran Excavating has been contracted to do the work that has already started on Wright Cres. Vehicular access will be limited and temporary lane closures on Palace Road to support the project work. Pedestrian Access will be maintained throughout the project and on street parking will be reduced. The project is anticipated to be completed August 2026.
Improvements will include
- A new concrete sidewalk along the inside of Wright Crescent, replacing the existing asphalt sidewalk.
- Construction of curb bulb-outs along Wright Crescent providing traffic calming and delineating areas for on-street parking.
- Narrowing of road lane widths along Palace Road to further support traffic calming.
- Installation of new curbs and storm sewer infrastructure modifications to improve roadway drainage
- Watermain replacement along the north leg of Wright Crescent
- Repaving the entire length of Wright Crescent
- Construction of a new multi-use path between Wright Crescent and Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard.
- Upgrading sidewalk para-ramps to current standards at both Wright Crescent and Palace Road intersections