City of London
September 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Reduced Lanes: Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and Dufferin Avenue
Temporary lane restrictions are currently in effect on Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and Dufferin Avenue as crews begin restoration work on the People and the City Monument at the Wellington Street median, just north of Queens Avenue. Restoration is expected to take approximately 10-12 weeks.
Drivers travelling north and south on Wellington Street should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible to avoid road restrictions.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead by using Waze or Google Maps.
Above: A map showing the lane reductions on Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and Dufferin Avenue.
About the Restoration
The People and the City Monument pays tribute to many people who have helped shape London, from Indigenous peoples and early settlers to 19th and 20th century religious leaders, politicians, educators, philanthropists, and artists.
Necessary repairs to the People and the City Monument include the replacement of the existing limestone base with a more durable granite stone that will preserve the monument. The limestone base has continued to deteriorate due to weathering, despite annual conservation by the City.
Crews are currently measuring the limestone base to prepare for its replacement. The base was created with complex geometry similar to a jigsaw puzzle and is not one piece that is easily movable.
Public art and monuments celebrate and honour London’s culture, history, people, events, and locations, while enhancing economic vibrancy.