Hospitality Days – Temporary Road Closures

July 15, 2026

The Bathurst Hospitality Days are underway, and several temporary road closures will be in effect over the next two days to support festival activities.

Whether you're attending the fireworks, taking part in other festivities, or simply travelling through the area, please plan your route ahead of time and allow extra travel time.

Wednesday, July 15

2:00 PM Veteran's Bridge (St. Peter Avenue) will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

8:00 PM Temporary closures will be in effect on sections of the following roads to accommodate tonight's fireworks:

St. Peter Avenue (Veteran's Bridge)
Harbourview Boulevard
Douglas Avenue
King Avenue

Map of road closures for the July 15 fireworks

Roads are expected to reopen once cleanup is complete following the fireworks (approximately 11:00 PM).

Thursday, July 16

The following temporary road closures will be in effect:

Main Street

4:00 PM – 4:00 AM

From the intersection of Main Street and Douglas Avenue to 150 Main Street

Harbourview Boulevard

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Northbound traffic will be closed at Cunard Street, allowing traffic to continue through Cunard.

To view the interactive road closure map, visit www.bathurst.ca/alerts.

For the latest Hospitality Days schedule and event information, visit www.bathurstfestival.com/schedule.

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