*Closure Alert:

1.  QEW Niagara Bound Weekend Lane & Ramp Closures

Friday, July 24 at 10:00 PM to Monday, July 27 at 5:00 AM

A partial weekend closure of the QEW Burlington Bay Skyway (Niagara bound) is scheduled from late Friday night to early Monday morning.

Lane Closures & Traffic Configuration

    • One (1) middle lane (lane 3 of 4) on the Skyway Bridge will be closed for the full duration.
    • Two (2) lanes of through traffic will remain open along the mainline QEW.
    • One (1) lane to the Burlington Skyway will remain accessible via the Eastport Drive collector ramp.
    • Three (3) right lanes (lanes 2, 3 and 4) will be closed Sunday night to Monday morning: 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM
    • Lane widths will be reduced in the work zone, and “Narrow Lane” signage will be in place.

Ramp Closures & Access

    • The Eastport Drive / Collector ramp to the Skyway bridge will be:
      • Closed Friday night to Saturday morning: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
      • Closed Sunday night to Monday morning: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM
        (to accommodate temporary barrier relocation)
    • 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.

Travel Advisory

During highway closure weekends, travellers heading to the Niagara region are encouraged to consider GO Train service as an alternative to driving. GO Transit can help avoid congestion and delays associated with construction activity. Please check gotransit.com for schedules and service updates before travelling.

 

2.  Monday July 27 → Tuesday July 28   --   QEW Niagara bound

    • Two (2) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 27) – 6:00 AM (July 28)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

3.  Tuesday July 28 → Wednesday July 29   --   QEW Niagara bound

    • Two (2) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 28) – 6:00 AM (July 29)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

4.  Wednesday July 29 → Thursday July 30   --   QEW Niagara bound

    • Two (2) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 29) – 6:00 AM (July 30)
      • Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.

 

Note: All nightly lane closures are subject to change and are weather dependent.

Note: Please see the “Upcoming Lane Closure” tab for additional details.

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.

Up to Date Closure Information