Quinte West closes Stoney Point Road at Lawson Settlement Road after CN freight train accident

The City of Quinte West says the intersection is closed to through traffic until further notice, and drivers are asked to follow the detour route.

Quinte West, ON

By Owen Clarke Local & Municipal Published 6 November 2026, 18:28 UTC 1 source 1 min read

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Stoney Point Road at Lawson Settlement Road in Quinte West is closed to through traffic after a CN freight train accident, the City of Quinte West said in a notice published Nov. 6. The closure took effect immediately and will last until further notice.¹

The city asked vehicular traffic to avoid the area and follow the detour route. The notice gave no detail on the accident itself, on how long the closure is expected to last, or on which roads the detour uses.¹

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