Summer Patios and Sidewalk Detours in Burlington
*Please see a news release below issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — May 16, 2024 — Earlier this year, Burlington City Council approved the City-wide seasonal patio program for the 2024 patio season to continue to support local businesses. Some patios have already been installed. The installation of several downtown sidewalk detours began yesterday and will run until Oct. 31, 2024.Sidewalk DetoursSome patios are being installed on City sidewalks. These sections of the sidewalk will be detoured onto the road with traffic barriers. These barriers will help with pedestrian safety.The sidewalk detours for patios are being installed in downtown Burlington on:
- The north side of Lakeshore Road between Brant Street and John Street
- The north side of Lakeshore Road between Locust Street and Brant Street
- The west side of Brant Street, north of Lakeshore Road
- The north side of Pine Street between Elizabeth Street and Pearl Street
- The east side of John Street between Pine Street and Lakeshore Road
- The north side of Elgin Street between Locust Street and Brant Street
Additional detours will also be installed throughout patio season, as needed for pedestrian safety up until Oct. 31, 2024.For more information, visit burlington.ca/patios
"As we start to enjoy summer-like weather, the patio team is working to support our local businesses by turning around their patio permit applications as quickly as we can. As part of this initiative, it’s important to think about keeping everyone safe, from patio staff and patrons to pedestrians.City staff are working with interested businesses on a case-by-case basis to consider how their outdoor patios can operate while maintaining safety measures." -- Craig Kummer, Acting Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility, City of Burlington
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