News Releases

HAMILTON, ON - Last week, the City of Hamilton issued a ban on all non-essential outdoor water use across all parts of Hamilton. Effective immediately, this ban has been lifted and residents are permitted to resume non-essential water use outdoors, including watering lawns, using sprinklers, filling large pools and washing cars.

HAMILTON, ON - In order to safely proceed with the construction on the Claremont Escarpment Access and the Keddy Access Trail, the City of Hamilton will close the James Street Stairs beginning later today until the fall. The entire length of the James Street Stairs will be closed to ensure the safety of the public and construction workers around the heavy construction equipment needed to complete this project.

HAMILTON, ON - This morning, the City of Hamilton is announcing a mandatory ban on all non-essential outdoor water use across all parts of Hamilton. Yesterday, the City issued voluntary restrictions on the use of non-essential water outdoors, such as watering lawns, using sprinklers, filling large pools and washing cars. Today, these restrictions have been upgraded and are no longer considered voluntary.

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning on Monday, July 6, the City of Hamilton will start construction in the upbound lanes of the Claremont access. The upbound lanes will be completely closed beginning Monday until November 2020 to accommodate resurfacing and the construction of the new Keddy Access Trail. The upbound lanes will be resurfaced between Main Street and Inverness Avenue. The ramp to West 5th Street along the Mountain Brow will also be resurfaced.

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning on Monday, June 8, the City of Hamilton will start Stage One of the reconstruction work on Queen Street South. Stage One will continue throughout the summer months and will wrap up by the end of July, 2020. Stage One details Dates for the work are weather permitting, however at this time, Stage One is scheduled for:

HAMILTON, ON – On June 8, 2020 the City of Hamilton will begin construction on the two-way conversion project for Queen Street South between Aberdeen Avenue and King Street West. The project involves eight intersection improvements including new installation or upgrade of traffic signals, roadway restoration, curb and sidewalk reconstruction and pavement markings. A brief summary of the work includes:

HAMILTON, ON - In order to accommodate repairs to an overhead sign structure on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC), the City of Hamilton will close the westbound lanes of the LINC between the Upper James exit ramp and the Garth St entrance ramp for one night beginning on Friday, May 29. The overnight closure will begin at 8 pm on Friday and wrap up at 6 am on Saturday, May 30. Motorists should detour around the closure using Stone Church Rd. The City thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation as we complete these important repairs.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Hamilton By-law 14-204  to establish procedures, including the giving of notice to the public, governing the sale of land owned by the City of Hamilton, that the Council of the City of Hamilton proposes to pass a By-law to permanently close a portion of road allowance abutting 1181 Governors Road, Dundas.

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete geotechnical investigations, the Hwy 8 Hill will be reduced to one lane between Bond Street South and Woodleys Lane beginning Wednesday, February 26  The start date for the lane closure on the Hwy 8 Hill in Dundas has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2020. The project is expected to wrap up on or before March 18, weather permitting.