Road closed sign
Valentine’s Day might be over, but love is still in the air.
As temperatures rise, the annual migration of a local endangered species across King Road begins. The City of Burlington will close a section of King Road to allow for Jefferson salamanders’ breeding migration.
Starting on Monday, March 5th, King Road, from North Service Road to Mountain Brow Road, will be closed so the salamanders can cross the road safely and find a mate.
“With this mild weather, it’s important to close the road a bit earlier this year to protect our ‘Jeffies’,” says Burlington Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith “I appreciate the support for this closure, not only from the residents of Ward 1, but also the entire community. Thank you to everyone who does their part every year to help protect Jefferson salamander populations in our city. The road closure plays a vital role in protecting their species and allowing them to breed.”
Local traffic for all properties between North Service Road and the escarpment will be maintained.
“For over a decade, Conservation Halton has partnered with the City of Burlington to ensure that the Jefferson Salamander can safely make the trek across King Road, towards their spring breeding ponds,” adds Lesley Matich, Manager, Science and Monitoring, Conservation Halton. “These efforts have a direct impact on this endangered species’ capacity for survival and long-term recovery. We are proud to partner with the City of Burlington again this year to support the salamanders’ spring journey and protect biodiversity in our watershed.”
This has been an annual process for the City of Burlington since 2012.
King Road will reopen for through traffic on Tuesday, April 2nd, once the salamanders are expected to finish their annual crossing.
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