Revised schedule for annual LINC maintenance now set for June 13 to 16

City improving safety, supporting community

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton’s annual maintenance on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) scheduled for this weekend (May 30  to June 2, 2025) is being rescheduled to June 13 to June 16, 2025. 

The revised date was coordinated with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) ongoing maintenance work on the QEW Niagara-bound at the Burlington Skyway, which will occur over many weekends. Adjusting the timing of the LINC repairs ensures the two major routes are not affected at the same time. 

This approach is intended to help reduce traffic disruptions and minimize the impact on motorists and the community.

As part of the City of Hamilton’s ongoing road safety and key infrastructure improvements, the LINC will be closed in both directions – eastbound and westbound – from Friday, June 13 until Monday, June 16, 2025. The maintenance was initially scheduled for May 23 to 26, 2025 and was postponed due to forecasted weather conditions.   

Rescheduled dates and impacts: 

• Eastbound: Golf Links Road to the Upper Red Hill Valley Parkway off-ramp
  • Friday, June 13 at 8 am until Monday, June 16 at 5 am
• Westbound: Red Hill Valley Parkway to Mohawk Road
  • Friday, June 13 at 10 am until Monday, June 16 at 5 am

Detours will be in place via Mohawk Road and Stone Church Road. Motorists can access the 403 eastbound from the Mohawk Road on-ramps. Motorists travelling into Hamilton via the 403 will be directed to exit at the Golf Links off-ramp.

Work dates are weather-dependent. 

Key improvements:

This annual maintenance supports the City’s ongoing efforts to keep roads safe and traffic moving efficiently. Planned work includes:

• Spot resurfacing and asphalt repairs
• Sections of mill and pave
• Graffiti removal 
• Bridge and signage repairs
• Pavement markings
• Ditching
• Catch basin cleaning
• Vegetation maintenance 

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time, and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones. 

The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure project.