The Niagara Parks Commission wishes to notify residents and businesses of the following road closures scheduled along sections of the Niagara Parkway and Upper Rapids Boulevard for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, which will be taking place on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. The popular two-day cycling challenge will end with its finish line and closing event held at Toronto Power Plant Park, within Queen Victoria Park.
The following road closures will be in place during the Ride to Conquer Cancer Event:
Thursday, June 8, Friday, June 9 and Monday, June 12
There will be a temporary single lane closure of a northbound lane of the Niagara Parkway between Dufferin Islands and the Toronto Power Plant from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate the set up and cleanup for the Ride to Conquer Cancer Event.
Saturday, June 10
There will be a full closure of the northbound lanes of the Niagara Parkway from Upper Rapidsview Boulevard to Fraser Hill Road from 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All northbound traffic on the Niagara Parkway in this area will be diverted to the southbound lanes, which will operate in an opposing traffic pattern.
At approximately 8:15 a.m., until 8:25 a.m., all traffic between Upper Rapids Boulevard and Fraser Hill will be stopped, under the direction of the Niagara Parks Police, to facilitate the start of the Ride and to assist cyclists turning on to Upper Rapids Boulevard heading westbound towards Portage Road.
Please note that until 10:00 a.m., Dufferin Islands and Burning Springs Hill Road will be closed to all traffic and parking. The Floral Showhouse Parking Lot will also be closed to service the event. As a result, all vehicles will be directed to Niagara Parks’ Falls Parking or Rapidsview Parking Lots.
Access to Bus Management at Table Rock Centre or Rapidsview Parking Lot will not be interrupted. WEGO bus service between Rapidsview Parking Lot and Table Rock Centre will continue without interruption, as all roads are expected to be reopened beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 11
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m., there will be a full road closure of the Niagara Parkway from Marshall Road to Upper Rapidsview Boulevard. As well, Bridgewater Street from the Niagara Parkway to Cummington Square, in Chippawa, will be reduced to one lane. A single lane closure over Weightman Bridge will also allow cyclists to re-enter the Niagara Parkway via Macklem Street. These sections will reopen as the last participant cycles through the event.
There will be a full closure of the northbound lanes of the Niagara Parkway from Upper Rapidsview Boulevard to Fraser Hill in effect from 3:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m.
All northbound traffic on the Niagara Parkway in this area will be diverted to the southbound lanes, which will operate in an opposing traffic pattern.
To avoid congestion, it is recommended that vehicles enter Niagara Parks via Murray Street or Clifton Hill.
Dufferin Islands and Burning Springs Hill Road will be closed to all traffic and parking for the day. The Floral Showhouse Parking Lot will also be closed to service the event. As a result, all vehicles will be directed to Niagara Parks’ Falls Parking or Rapidsview Parking Lots.
Access to Bus Management at Table Rock Centre or Rapidsview Parking Lot will not be interrupted. WEGO bus service between Rapidsview Parking Lot and Table Rock Centre will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue without interruption. Traffic delays are to be expected with all roads reopening by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.
*All times listed are approximate.
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