NEWS RELEASE
REGION OF WATERLOO
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Due to the CUPE Local 1656 strike, Waterloo Region Police Service has added a temporary closure of the left turn lane at Airport Road. To improve safety and reduce traffic congestion, travellers and visitors to the airport are asked to access the main entrance via the roundabout at Fairway Road North and Kossuth Road.
A CUPE Local 1656 picket line may be present at the main entrance. Travellers are asked to arrive early to allow for any traffic delays along Fountain Street. As always, passengers are encouraged to check their airline flight status ahead of time.
The following detour will remain in place for the duration of the CUPE Local 1656 strike:
Southbound:
- Vehicles travelling southbound on Fountain Street North (from Breslau and points beyond) will be redirected to the roundabout at Fairway Road North and Kossuth Road, then back to the YKF main entrance, to turn right onto Airport Road.
- Traffic signage is in place to guide drivers.
Northbound:
- Vehicles travelling northbound on Fountain Street North (from Cambridge and points beyond) will not be impacted.
For more information on arriving at YKF during the CUPE Local 1656 strike, please visit: www.waterlooairport.ca/strikeupdates/
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is a full-service facility that supports commercial, corporate and general aviation. YKF is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. For more information, visit waterlooairport.ca.
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