QEW Burlington Bay Skyway
Ministry of Transportation Contract #2024-2011
Lane Closures & Detours
1. QEW Niagara-Bound Weekend Lane & Ramp Closures
Friday July 10 at 10:00 PM to Monday July 13 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.
- 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 13 → Tuesday July 14 -- QEW Niagara bound
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- Three (3) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 13) – 6:00 AM (July 14)
- Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.
- Three (3) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 13) – 6:00 AM (July 14)
3. Tuesday July 14 → Wednesday July 15 -- QEW Niagara bound
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- Three (3) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 14) – 6:00 AM (July 15)
- Location: From north of the Skyway Bridge, including the bridge.
- Three (3) of four lanes (right lanes) closed 10:00 PM (July 14) – 6:00 AM (July 15)
Note: All nightly lane closures are subject to change and are weather dependent.