*Closure Alert:

  1. Thursday, April 16 → Friday, April 17   --   QEW Niagara bound
    • Two (2) of four lanes (left lanes) closed 9:00 PM (Apr 16) – 6:00 AM (Apr 17)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.
    • Full closure of all lanes on the Skyway 10:00 PM (Apr 16) – 6:00 AM (Apr 17)
      • Alternate route: QEW Niagara‑bound Collectors → Eastport Drive.

Additional Notes

      • The ramp from Eastport Drive / Collector lanes to the bridge will be closed during all of the above closure times.
      • All ramps at the Northshore Blvd Interchange will remain open.
      • Eastport Drive will remain fully open as an alternate route to re‑enter the QEW Niagara bound.
      • Rain Dates: Friday, April 17 (Two left lanes closed at 10:00PM & Full Closure from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

 

  1. Sunday, April 19 → Monday, April 20   --   QEW Niagara bound
    • Two (2) of four lanes (left lanes) closed 11:00 PM (Apr 19) – 6:00 AM (Apr 20)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

  1. Monday, April 20 → Tuesday, April 21   --   QEW Niagara bound
    • Two (2) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 11:00 PM (Apr 20) – 6:00 AM (Apr 21)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

  1. Tuesday, April 21 → Wednesday, April 22   --   QEW Niagara bound
    • Two (2) of four lanes (alternating lanes) closed 11:00 PM (Apr 21) – 6:00 AM (Apr 22)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

 

NOTE: all lane closures are subject to change and are weather dependent.

NOTE: see ‘Upcoming Lane Closure’ tab for more information.

QEW Burlington Bay Skyway

Ministry of Transportation Contract #2024-2011

Aerial view of the Skyway Bridge in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, spanning a large body of water with urban development visible on both sides.

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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Alliance Verdi Civil Inc. (contractor) to undertake the rehabilitation of the 2.2 km QEW Burlington Bay Skyway Niagara bound bridge, and illumination upgrades in both directions of the QEW, from north of Northshore Boulevard to south of the Burlington Bay Skyway bridge, in the City of Burlington and City of Hamilton. This project will extend the service life of the QEW Niagara bound lanes.

AECOM Canada ULC has been retained by MTO to provide construction administration and oversight of this project.

Construction started in May 2024 and is anticipated to be completed December 2026.

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