QEW Burlington Bay Skyway

Ministry of Transportation Contract #2024-2011

Construction Schedule

This section outlines key phases and milestones for the project. Dates are approximate and subject to change based on weather and progression of the work.

Year 1 - 2024 Construction Season

  • Re-construction of the concrete barrier wall on the right side of the bridge.
  • Installation of new LED lighting on the right side of the bridge.
  • Rehabilitation of the roadway asphalt, including concrete deck repairs and waterproofing, on the right shoulder and adjacent lane (Lane 4) of the bridge.
  • Re-construction of the QEW Niagara bound mainline approaching the bridge, to include a 4th lane and a new transfer ramp from the Eastport Drive collector lanes / Northshore Boulevard to the QEW Niagara bound.
  • Installation of a new overhead sign structure on the QEW Toronto bound approaching Eastport Drive off-ramp and the bridge.
  • Installation of a new Burlington Lift Bridge Advisory System (BLBAS).

Year 2 - 2025 Construction Season

  • Re-construction of the concrete barrier wall on the left side of the bridge.
  • Rehabilitation of the roadway asphalt, including concrete deck repairs and waterproofing, on the left shoulder and adjacent two (2) lanes (Lane 1 & 2) of the bridge.
  • Installation of new QEW Niagara bound and QEW Toronto bound lighting from the bridge southerly to Fletcher Avenue.

Year 3 - 2026 Construction Season

  • Rehabilitation of the roadway asphalt, including concrete deck repairs and waterproofing, on the middle lane (Lane 3) of the bridge.
  • Structural concrete work under the bridge.
  • Final surface course paving from south of Fairview Street / Plains Road to south of the bridge, including the Northshore Boulevard on and off ramps.