Advertisement

Lighting improvements to Wentworth Stairs are underway

The Wentworth Stairs are temporarily closed, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, for installation of better lighting.
The Wentworth Stairs are temporarily closed, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, for installation of better lighting. City of Hamilton

Hamilton’s largest staircase is temporarily off limits.

The Wentworth Stairs are closed, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day, for lighting improvements.

Story continues below advertisement

The installation of new LED lights started on Monday morning and will continue through Friday, Nov. 23 during daytime hours.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The 498 steps that make up the Wentworth Stairs connect the downtown Rail Trail with the Mountain Drive Trail.

During summer months, they are used an estimated 2,000 times each day.

Story continues below advertisement

The Wentworth Stairs are one of several escarpment climbs that connect Hamilton Mountain to the lower city.

Sponsored content

AdChoices