News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – In order to prepare for the upcoming reconstruction on Highway 8, the City of Hamilton will reduce Highway 8 between the Spencer Creek bridge and Woodleys Ln to one lane beginning on Monday, March 29 for approximately two days to complete tree removals. The lane restrictions are expected to wrap up on or before Wednesday, March 31, weather permitting. Traffic travelling up and down Highway 8 will be flagged through the work zone during this time. Motorists can expect delays.

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton water crews are currently responding to a significant watermain break on Hwy 5 (Dundas St E) between Hollybush Dr and Hwy 6. Due to the location of the watermain break, businesses and residents in the area are experiencing low to no water pressure.  Due to the severity of the break, there will be traffic restrictions in both the east and westbound directions for the next several hours. It is anticipated that the repairs will be complete by 4 pm. today.   The cause of the break is currently unknown.

HAMILTON, ON –This month, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Services are launching an education campaign targeting fast drivers. As part of the joint Vision Zero Action Plan, the education campaign is focused on transforming roadway safety with a simple goal: zero fatalities or serious injuries on roadways. Vision Zero emphasizes safe speeds, safe roads, safe vehicles and safe drivers.

HAMILTON, ON - Due to road conditions caused by the heavy snowfall, the City is informing residents with waste collection scheduled for today of delays and options for postponed pick-up. Waste and recycling collection will continue today. However, if waste is not picked up today by 6 p.m. the City is asking that residents hold back their waste until their next regularly scheduled collection day. Due to the Family Day closure, the next regularly scheduled collection day for impacted residents will fall on Monday, February 22, 2021.

HAMILTON, ON –Yesterday, the City of Hamilton and Coco Paving Inc. accepted the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) award for Project of the Year in the Transportation $2 -$10 million category. The project was recognized for its “complete streets” strategy, construction management techniques and full reconstruction of one of Hamilton’s most diverse shopping districts in just one construction season.

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning on Friday afternoon, the City of Hamilton will officially reopen the upbound lanes of the Claremont Access and open the new Keddy Access Trail. Construction began in July and has included:

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning today, the Victoria Avenue N two-way conversion will be complete and will officially accommodate two-way traffic between Burlington Street E and Ferrie Street E. Minor modifications are currently being undertaken at the intersection of Burlington Street East and Victoria Avenue North in order to allow westbound traffic on Burlington Street E to turn left onto Victoria Avenue N. In order to complete this work, left turns onto Victoria Avenue N from Burlington Street E will be prohibited for approximately two weeks.

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning today, the City of Hamilton is inviting the community to participate in its Albion Falls Survey aimed at understanding visitor experience and to gauge resident support for a new south viewing platform.

HAMILTON, ON - Earlier today, the City’s General Issues Committee received a report and presentation from staff related to contaminated soils at the Kenilworth Water Reservoir. Director of Hamilton Water, Andrew Grice, shared with Committee the details of the large amount of contaminated soil that was found at the Kenilworth Water Reservoir during routine maintenance work.