Hamilton Traffic

• Burlington Canal Lift bridge will close to traffic from Jan. 2 until spring

  The federal government is alerting drivers about a rehabilitation project that will fully close the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge until the start of spring 2024.

  Traffic

  Jan 1
  
• Safety of downtown Hamilton intersection to be reviewed after collision killed cyclist

  A Hamilton councillor asked for the 'expedited' study after citing how 'difficult it is to see' in and around James Street North at York Boulevard.

  Traffic

  Oct 3, 2023
  
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• Cyclist dead after hit by truck in Hamilton’s downtown core

  Hamilton police closed off a large portion of James Street North in the city's core following the fatal incident late Thursday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Hamilton considers tech that can override traffic lights for emergency vehicles

  The City of Hamilton's transportation division is exploring technology that would allow ambulances and fire trucks to get through intersections during emergencies faster.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• Linc lane restrictions tied to removal, relocating of road signs for safety reasons

  Work on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway in June is connected with 2019 consultants reports that revealed potential saftey issue with some overhead signs.

  Traffic

  Jun 12, 2023
• Officer dragged by vehicle during collision investigation on Red Hill in Hamilton

  A spokesperson says a Hamilton police officer was injured while at the scene of a collision investigation on the Red Hill Valley Parkway on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2023
• Hamilton to close Lincoln Alexander Parkway for maintenance

  Workers will perform maintenance on the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Linc beginning Friday. It's expected to last through the weekend.

  Traffic

  May 23, 2023
• Part of Claremont Access rock face, retaining wall collapses

  City staff say the collapses happened this past week in the midst of ongoing lane closures connected with erosion and slope stability concerns along the access.

  Traffic

  May 12, 2023
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• More red light cameras, new photo radar locations coming soon in Hamilton

  Hamilton will soon see expanded use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras and 10 more photo radar units this coming year.

  Traffic

  May 1, 2023
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• Increased fatal Hamilton crashes during 2022 resulted in 24 road deaths: police

  Hamilton's police services board revealed the city had 9,221 collisions in 2022, an increase of about 1,400 motor vehicle collisions (MVC) compared to 2021.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2023