Williamsville construction begins April 20

We are set to begin work on the Williamsville Renewal, a significant infrastructure project to create a vibrant, active and connected corridor in the community!

R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. has been contracted to complete this major project.

Construction will begin on Princess Street between Division Street and Frontenac Street on April 20, 2026. On-street parking will not be available within the closure boundaries.

A map showing the Williamsville area. Princess Street between Division Street and Frontenac Street is marked in red, showing it is closed for construction.

Communications have begun in the past few weeks, with a mailout campaign reaching more than 6,300 addresses in the area and a Curbex sign located at Princess and University to inform pedestrians and other commuters.A view looking east down Princess Street at University Avenue. On the corner is a Curbex sign saying "It's almost time!"

This work will renew Princess Street from Division to Albert and Garrett Street, as well as build the Frontenac Street Parkette. Construction will take place over two years. Phase one will begin in Spring 2026, with roadways expected to open in Winter 2026 for seasonal construction shutdowns. Phase two work will start again in early Spring 2027.

Once completed, this stretch of Princess Street will include: 

  • New cycle tracks along Princess Street 

  • Improved accessibility at road crossings 

  • Upgraded transit stops and shelters

  • Separation of combined sewers and replacement sanitary services 

  • New watermain with service replacements 

  • Upgraded Kingston Hydro infrastructure 

  • Reconstructed sidewalks and curbs 

  • Repaved roadways 

This is a major milestone for this project and the community. We look forward to working together to create a renewed, refreshed area in which to live, work, and play.

This Get Involved Kingston project page will be the hub for updates along with ongoing social media and signage in the areas around the project. Specific information about navigating in the area while work is underway are available as follows:

  • Road closures and traffic disruptions will be communicated through Municipal511 and physical signage. This information is automatically pushed to Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and other navigation platforms that are commonly used.

  • 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.

We are committed to keeping Williamsville and the greater Kingston community informed every step of the way.