News Releases

HAMILTON, ON –  Earlier this month, Hamilton City Council directed staff to begin reducing the speed limit in residential neighbourhoods across the city. Beginning this week, residents will notice new signs and posted speed limits within select residential neighbourhoods, dropping from 50 km/hr to 40km/hr, and to 30km/hr in school zones.

HAMILTON, ON - This week marks the start of the Hamilton Road Safety campaign, a year-long initiative to raise awareness among motorists of the risks of speeding, which is the leading contributor to a significant number of collisions in the city - some leading to serious injury and death.

Hamilton, ON - With significant freezing rain in the forecast during the early hours tomorrow morning, the City of Hamilton is recommending that residents avoid all non-essential travel while winter roads crews address icy road conditions.

HAMILTON, ON –The West Leg of the Sherman Access is currently closed in both directions until further notice due to falling rocks and debris. City crews are on the scene investigating and clearing debris. This work will continue over the course of the weekend. City crews are investigating of both the east and west legs of the Access proactively to ensure public safety. The East Leg of the Sherman Access remains open. The City thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation as we work to ensure continued public safety along the escarpment roadways.

HAMILTON, ON - To safely complete paving work on Rymal Road West, the City of Hamilton is conducting staged closures of the Rymal and Garth intersection. Due to weather conditions over the weekend, the paving work, which was originally scheduled to begin yesterday, will start today, November 20, 2017 and be completed over the next two days. The work is expected to wrap up by 7 am Wednesday November 22.

HAMILTON, ON - September 1, 2017 - Beginning this evening, the Ministry of Transportation will close the off-ramp from Highway 6 southbound (from Waterdown/Flamborough) to 403 eastbound for bridge rehabilitation work. The closure will begin at 10 pm on Friday, September 1 and will continue until 5 am on Tuesday, September 5, weather permitting. There will be no access to 403 eastbound (Toronto bound) from Highway 6 southbound during the closure. The off-ramp to 403 westbound (Hamilton bound) will remain open.

Hamilton, ON - August 14, 2017 - In order for CN Rail to complete urgent track repairs at the railway crossing, Fifty Road will be closed between Barton Street and South Service Road for approximately three days this week. Road closure dates Start: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 8 amEnd: Expected to finish by the evening of Friday, August 18, 2017 Motorists may experience delays in the area and should follow the posted detour routes.

HAMILTON, ON - July 21, 2017 - As part of ongoing improvements on Hamilton’s west mountain, Stone Church Road will be closed to all through traffic at Garth Street for approximately six weeks beginning Monday, July 24, 2017. The entire intersection at Stone Church Road and Garth Street will be reconstructed and improved in two stages – traffic routing along Garth Street will be adjusted part way through the closure to allow crews safe access to both sides of the intersection.

HAMILTON, ON - April 6, 2017 - The City of Hamilton is reminding motorists to drive safely near construction zones. Construction zones are workplaces and should be treated with respect and consideration to ensure the safety of the people working on site. Driving safety tips Remember to: