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City crews responding to large watermain break near Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant

October 2 2018

October 2, 2018 - HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton water crews are currently responding to a large water main break near the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. The break is located in the area of Dunn Ave and Grace Ave, and has caused flooding on the roadways and in a number of homes in the area. Public Works staff and Hamilton Fire are on scene addressing the situation with affected residents. The water and power have been shut off, and city crews will begin repairs tomorrow morning.
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Two upbound lanes on the Claremont access closed until tomorrow evening

September 6 2018

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete repaving work, the City of Hamilton has closed two up-bound lanes on the Claremont Access until the evening of Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Two upbound lanes remain open, but motorists traveling in the area should expect delays. The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience as we complete these important infrastructure repairs.
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Sherman Access to Re-Open at 5 pm on Friday, August 31, 2018

August 30 2018

HAMILTON, ON –The City of Hamilton will be re-opening the previously closed sections of the Sherman Access at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. East leg: The east leg of the Sherman Access will be re-opened. West leg: The west leg of the Sherman Access will be re-opened Sherman Cut:There will be full access to the Sherman Cut. The City of Hamilton would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation during the closure times.
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Northbound lanes on the Red Hill Valley Parkway closed overnight on Sunday

August 16 2018

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete spot asphalt removals and repaving, the City of Hamilton will close the northbound lanes of the Red Hill Valley Parkway between Mud Street and Barton Street this Sunday night. Pending weather, the closure will begin on Sunday, August 19 at 5 pm and is expected to wrap up before 6 am on Monday, August 20 2018. Motorists should detour around the temporary closure using the signed detour route eastbound on Mud Street West and northbound on Centennial Parkway.  
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Southbound lanes on the Red Hill Valley Parkway closed overnight on Sunday

July 20 2018

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete sampling of the asphalt, the City of Hamilton will close the southbound lanes of the Red Hill Valley Parkway between Barton Street and Mud Street this Sunday night. Pending weather, the closure will begin on Sunday, July 22 at 5 pm and is expected to wrap up before 6 am on Monday, July 23, 2018. The closure will allow crews to take samples of the asphalt, which will be tested for potential future recycling in resurfacing the Red Hill Valley Parkway in 2019.
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Closures on the Sherman Access beginning Monday

July 19 2018

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete construction activities, the City of Hamilton will be closing sections of the Sherman Access beginning Monday, July 23, 2018. East leg: The east leg of the Sherman Access will be closed so crews can install drapery mesh to protect against rock falls. The east leg will be closed beginning on Monday, July 23 at 6 am. The City anticipates re-opening the east leg of the access on August 31, 2018.
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Lane restrictions on Upper Sherman Ave beginning tomorrow

July 12 2018

HAMILTON, ON – In order to accommodate road resurfacing in the area, the City of Hamilton will be implementing lane restrictions in both directions on Upper Sherman Ave between Fennell Ave E and Limeridge Road E beginning tomorrow for approximately six weeks. All lanes on Upper Sherman Ave between Fennell Ave E and Limeridge Road E will receive a “shave and pave” treatment, where the top two inches of the existing pavement is milled away and new asphalt is put back on top.
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Lane restrictions on Upper Centennial Parkway at Ridge Road beginning today

June 8 2018

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete urgent repairs to a culvert and sink hole, the City of Hamilton will close several lanes on Upper Centennial Parkway at Ridge Road beginning today, Friday, June 8, 2018. A single lane of traffic for both up-bound and down-bound traffic will be maintained, however road users can expect significant delays during peak hours. The repairs will begin this morning and are expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, pending weather.
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Crews working along Claremont access over coming weeks

May 16 2018

HAMILTON, ON – Starting tomorrow, the City of Hamilton will be completing preventative maintenance along the Claremont escarpment access. While no lane closures are planned, the work may require intermittent lane closures for the safety of motorists traveling along the roadway. The work will begin tomorrow, May 17, 2018, and will take approximately three weeks to complete. Workers will be on site daily between 7 am and 7 pm. Work along the Claremont includes rock scaling, which is the removal of loose rock and debris to prevent future rock slides.
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Construction on James Street South beginning Monday – traffic and pedestrian impacts in the area

May 2 2018

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton will begin construction on James Street South between Duke Street and Hunter Street on Monday, May 7, 2018. In order to safely complete the construction, all northbound lanes will be closed to traffic between Young Street and Hunter Street. This section of James Street South will be temporarily converted to southbound traffic only until approximately August 2018.
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City continuing repairs after further freeze-thaw cycles cause damage to roads

February 14 2018

HAMILTON, ON – Due to recent temperature fluctuations and freeze-thaw cycles, many streets in Hamilton have sustained significant pavement damage and potholes. Roads crews in Hamilton are responding with “all hands on deck” as we attempt to repair damage to the road in several priority areas across the city. The City of Hamilton is providing the following winter driving tips for motorists navigating roads with potholes or other damage:
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City working to repair impacts of winter storm

January 17 2018

HAMILTON, ON – Due to recent weather conditions, the City experienced extreme freezing and thawing temperatures which resulted in significant pavement damage and potholes on streets. City crews are currently focusing on several road priorities; winter control activities which includes sanding, salting, plowing, and continue with pothole repairs. Tips for driving defensively As there have been numerous potholes reported to City staff, the City cautions motorists to drive defensively as they travel about the City, which includes:
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Fifty Road closed between Barton Street and South Service Road beginning Wednesday

August 14 2017

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.
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Lane restriction and ramp closures on the Red Hill Valley Parkway this Sunday

August 11 2017

Hamilton, ON - August 11, 2017 - In order to safely remove a dead tree, the City of Hamilton will temporarily close two ramps and one lane on the southbound Red Hill Valley Parkway on Sunday, August 13. The southbound on ramp from Queenston Road and the King Street off ramp will be closed from 7 am to around noon. Also, there will be no traffic allowed in the right-hand lane connecting the two ramps. The City of Hamilton thanks motorists for their patience during this closure.
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City of Hamilton partnering with Microsoft on Vision Zero Video Analytics project

June 7 2017

HAMILTON, ON - June 7, 2017 – The City of Hamilton has partnered with Microsoft and other municipalities in North America on a Video Analytics project that will ultimately help to identify and distinguish near miss collisions that occur at intersections in Hamilton. Vision Zero is a global movement transforming the way we use, interact and travel on our roads. It has a simple and clear goal: zero fatalities or serious injuries on roadways. Vision Zero aims for safer streets through improved education, enforcement, engineering, evaluation and engagement.
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