Pier 4 beach closed due to toxic blue-green algae

Toxic blue-green algae has been confirmed at Pier 4 Beach in Hamilton Harbour.  Do not come into contact with the water. City of Hamilton conducting clean up along parts of the Hamilton Harbour shoreline.

 
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Eastbound lanes of Burlington St E overpass closed beginning Monday

September 30 2021

HAMILTON, ON - To safely complete bridge rehabilitation, the City of Hamilton will close the eastbound lanes of the Burlington St E overpass between Gage Ave N and Sherman Ave N beginning Monday, October 4, 2021 for approximately four weeks. The work is expected to wrap up on or before November 1, 2021, weather permitting.   Westbound traffic will not be impacted by this work. HSR will not be impacted by this closure. Motorists can continue to travel east around the overpass closure by staying on the surface roadway, Burlington Street E.
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Overnight closures on portion of Rymal Rd E and Regional Rd 56 beginning Monday

September 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete road resurfacing, a series of intermittent road closures will take place during the overnight hours along Rymal Rd E and Regional Rd 56 and surrounding areas beginning Monday, September 20 at 8 pm for approximately four nights. In order to limit traffic disruption, work will take place between 8 pm and 6 am each night and will wrap up by Friday, September 24 at 6 am. Dates for the work are weather permitting. Details including road closure limits and timing can be found at hamilton.ca/roadclosures.
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Road closure on Fifty Road beginning Monday

September 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete the installation of a sanitary sewer and road reconstruction DeFaveri Construction will close Fifty Road between South Service Road and Barton Street beginning Monday, September 20, 2021 until December 20, 2021. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and to expect traffic delays in the area. There are no impacts to HSR routes. All local business will remain open during construction.
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Portion of Old Brock Rd closed beginning Friday

September 15 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete a culvert replacement, the City of Hamilton will close Old Brock Rd between Crooks Hollow Rd and Brock Rd beginning Friday, September 17 for approximately four weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up on or before October 15, 2021, weather permitting. Local access will be maintained on both sides of the work zone but there will be no through access. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route during this time. HSR will not be impacted by this work.
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Road closure on Centre Road beginning Monday

August 19 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete the installation of a watermain, sanitary and storm sewers, road reconstruction DESO Construction Limited will close Centre Road between Concession 5 Road East and Parkside Drive beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 until January 10, 2022. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and to expect traffic delays in the area. There are no impacts to HSR routes. The City of Hamilton thanks motorists for their patience as these important infrastructure improvements are completed.
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Portion of James St N closed beginning Monday

August 11 2021

HAMILTON, ON – As part of the Central Neighbourhood upgrades project in the downtown core, the City of Hamilton will close James St N between Cannon St and Barton St beginning Monday, August 16 for approximately two weeks.The closure is expected to wrap up on or before August 30, 2021. The scope of work includes: Intersection improvements at the corner of James St N and Mulberry St Watermain and sewer replacement Road and sidewalk reconstruction Road resurfacing Motorists should follow signs for detour.
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Temporary lane closure on Old Dundas Rd beginning Tuesday

July 29 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete upgrades at the wastewater pumping station on Old Dundas Rd, the City of Hamilton will close the northbound lane of Old Dundas Rd between Wilson St E and the pumping station at 592 Old Dundas Rd beginning Tuesday, August 3 for approximately three months. During this time, Old Dundas Rd will operate as a one-way, southbound street between the pumping station and the intersection of Old Dundas Rd and Wilson St E.
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Traffic impacts at Rymal Rd E and Upper Wellington St beginning Monday

July 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete sewer by-pass installation, a series of intermittent interruptions and lane restrictions will take place at the intersection of Rymal Road East and Upper Wellington Street and surrounding areas beginning on Monday, July 19, 2021.    Dates for the work are weather permitting. Details including road closure limits and timing can be found at hamilton.ca/roadclosures.
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Portion of Charlton Ave E and Wentworth St S closed beginning Monday

July 15 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete road resurfacing, the City of Hamilton will close all lanes of Charlton Avenue East between Victoria Avenue South and Wentworth Street South as well as Wentworth Street South between Charlton Avenue East and Cumberland Avenue beginning Monday, July 19 for approximately four weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up in late August, weather permitting. The scope of work includes road resurfacing as well as concrete curb and sidewalk repairs.
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Portion of Balsam Ave N closed beginning Monday

July 2 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete maintenance at the Tim Hortons Field, the City of Hamilton will close Balsam Ave N between Beechwood Ave and Cannon St E beginning Monday, July 5, 2021 for approximately four days. The closure is expected to wrap up on or before Thursday, July 8, weather permitting. During this time, the sidewalk on the west side will also be closed while crews complete work. Motorists should follow signs for detour. Local access will be maintained.
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West Leg of Sherman Access closed beginning Monday

June 28 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete rockfall protection work, the City of Hamilton will close the West Leg of the Sherman Access between the Sherman Cut and Charlton Ave E beginning Monday, July 5, 2021 for approximately six weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up in late August, 2021. The scope of work includes escarpment scaling of loose rocks and the installation of rockfall meshing between the Wentworth stairs and the Sherman Cut. Motorists should take an alternate route to avoid the closure.
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East Leg of Sherman Access closed Tuesday

June 18 2021

HAMILTON, ON - To safely complete road maintenance, the City of Hamilton will close the East Leg of the Sherman Access between the Sherman Cut and the Kenilworth Access for one day beginning on Tuesday, June 22 at 8 am. The closure is expected to wrap up by 4 pm on Tuesday, weather permitting.  The scope of work includes Kenilworth gate controller maintenance, ditching, rock removal, litter cleanup, as well as street-lighting pole replacement and straightening. Motorists should take an alternate route to avoid the closure.
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Road closures in downtown Hamilton tomorrow

June 11 2021

HAMILTON, ON - At the request of the Hamilton Police Service, the City of Hamilton will be implementing road closures and installing temporary barriers in downtown Hamilton tomorrow morning in advance of a planned community vigil acknowledging the recent attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario. The road closures will take place on Saturday, June 12 between 9 am and 5 pm in the following locations:
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McNeilly Rd closed between South Service Rd and Barton St beginning Monday

May 28 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order for CN Rail to complete track maintenance, McNeilly Road will be fully closed between South Service Road and Barton Street beginning Monday, May 31 at 7 am for approximately five days. The work is expected to wrap up on or before 7 pm on Friday June 4, 2021, weather permitting. Motorists should follow signs for detour. Local access will be maintained. Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the duration of the work.
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Lane restrictions on Dundas St E bridge in Waterdown beginning next Wednesday

May 21 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete bridge repairs, the City of Hamilton will reduce the Dundas St E bridge in Waterdown between Mill St and Reynold St to one lane in each direction beginning May 26, 2021 for approximately three weeks. The work is expected to wrap up on or before June 16, 2021. Once the repairs are complete, the Dundas St E bridge will remain as a two-way road with single lanes in the east and westbound direction. Motorists can expect delays.
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Lane restrictions on portion of Mud St W beginning on Monday

May 7 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete bridge rehabilitation, the City of Hamilton will reduce Mud St W between Paramount Dr and Isaac Brock Dr to one lane in each direction beginning Monday, May 10, 2021 for approximately six months. The work is expected to wrap up in late October 2021, weather permitting. In addition to the bridge repairs, details of the work also include new bridge railings, road resurfacing and new sidewalks.
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Portion of Fruitland Road closed beginning tomorrow

May 5 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete sewer repairs, the City of Hamilton will fully close Fruitland Rd between Hwy 8 and Barton St beginning Thursday, May 6 at 7 am for approximately two days.   The closure is expected to wrap up on or before Friday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Motorists should allow extra time and plan alternate routes. Local access will be maintained. HSR will not be impacted by the closure. Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the duration of the repairs.
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