Back to SearchBurlington, Ont.—May 10, 2023— Earlier this year, Burlington City Council approved the temporary patio program for the 2023 patio season to continue to support local businesses. Some patios have already been installed and sidewalk detours will begin this week in the downtown and will run until Oct. 31, 2023.
Sidewalk Detours
Some 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.
City of Burlington staff will be installing the sidewalk detours starting May 11, 2023.
The sidewalk detours for patios are being installed in downtown Burlington on:
- 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 Lakeshore Road between Brant Street and John Street
- The north side of Lakeshore Road between Locust Street and Brant Street
- 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, 2023.
For more information, visit burlington.ca/patios.
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Brynn Nheiley, Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility
“As we look forward to nicer weather, the community planning 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 committed to working with our Burlington Downtown Business Association and any interested businesses on a case-by-case basis to consider how their outdoor patios can operate while maintaining public health and safety measures.”
Brian Dean, Executive Director, Burlington Downtown Business Association
"Burlington's small business community is excited to work with Burlington City Council and staff for a successful patio season downtown. The Burlington Downtown Business Association (BDBA) is investing in a new pedestrian infrastructure to help residents and tourists better navigate the outdoor dining experience.
This year will help the City and the BDBA transition to a more permanent patio program in the future. The BDBA is pleased to invest in this program and our hospitality sector. We believe that offering a better pedestrian experience this summer will cement our reputation as a dining hub for Halton Region."
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Media contact:
Carla Marshall
Communications Advisor
carla.marshall@burlington.ca
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