- Niagara Parks, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, will implement planned road closures near the Falls to prioritize public safety on New Year’s Eve
- Operations will run as usual on New Year’s Eve, including attractions, all parking lots and WEGO Bus service
- The Falls Incline Railway will operate until 1 a.m. to assist guests travelling to Queen Victoria Park
Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, will implement planned road closures across key tourism areas near the Falls to prioritize public safety on New Year’s Eve.
On Tuesday, December 31, the Niagara Parkway between Clifton Hill and Fraser Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 7 p.m., with a full road closure in place by 8 p.m. Clifton Hill will also be closed during that time to vehicular traffic from Victoria Avenue to Falls Avenue.
Murray Street, from the Niagara Parkway to Warren Avenue (Skylon Driveway) will be closed beginning at 7 p.m., with the full closure of the road from Skylon Driveway to Fallsview Boulevard in place at 10 p.m.
All road closures will be at the discretion of the Niagara Parks Police Service and Niagara Regional Police Service and timing may be adjusted as required. In the event of inclement weather or lower-than-anticipated visitation levels, closures may be modified or cancelled.
By closing these roadways to vehicular traffic, pedestrians will have smoother and safer access throughout the core tourism area during holiday celebrations that typically bring higher visitation to Niagara Falls. This will also assist the Niagara Parks Police Service and Niagara Regional Police Service in managing the area, as well as providing controlled access for emergency services.
Parking and Transportation
All Niagara Parks operations, including parking lots and WEGO bus services, will run as usual on New Year’s Eve. Guests should anticipate potential service delays or disruptions on routes through the tourist area. More information about WEGO bus service is available at niagaraparks.com/wego.
Guests driving to Niagara Falls are encouraged to take advantage of the many parking lots in the area, especially Niagara Parks’ Rapidsview Parking Lot, which offers $10 parking and a convenient shuttle service to and from Table Rock Centre. For more information about parking visit niagaraparks.com/parking.
The Falls Incline Railway will operate until 1 a.m. to assist guests travelling to Queen Victoria Park for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, including fireworks displays over Niagara Falls at 8 p.m. and midnight.
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About City of Niagara Falls
The City of Niagara Falls is a vibrant, growing municipality of 94,415. Located on the western bank of the Niagara River in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario, the city is an international gateway, forming part of the Canada – United States border. Niagara Falls is also one of 12 municipalities comprising the Niagara Region.
For more information, please visit niagarafalls.ca
About Niagara Parks
Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls. In short, natural landscapes, history, family fun, hiking, culinary delights, attractions and adventure.
For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com