Restrictions & Closures

Restrictions during the Solar Eclipse

The following restrictions will be implemented in Fort Erie: 

• Fire Ban will be in effect from Friday, April 5, until Tuesday, April 9.
• Illegal Camping will be strictly enforced from Thursday, April 4, until Tuesday, April 9.
• Illegal Parking will be strictly enforced, with vehicles being towed (if required).
• Boating is being highly discouraged due to potentially difficult water rescue.

Closures

The following closures will be in effect on April 8, 2024:

• Town of Fort Erie Town Hall
• Crystal Beach Waterfront Park (closed to vehicles)
• Fort Erie Public Libraries
• Fort Erie Museums
• All Boat Ramps and access to launching boats will be closed to discourage being on the water
• The Buffalo and Fort Erie Peace Bridge will be temporarily closed to all crossing pedestrians (foot traffic) and cyclists for the whole day. The bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists on April 9, 2024.

Road closures during the Eclipse (see maps)

• Point Abino Road South at Erie Road
• Crystal Beach Waterfront Park. Ridgeway Road will be closed at Crystal Beach Drive (before the Millington Skyway) and closed at Crystal Beach Drive & Lake Avenue intersection.
• The south Niagara Parkway remains closed from Netherby Road to Townline Road (detour in place) due to construction on the Black Creek Bridge.