News and Notices

Robbie Burns Road Race Road Closures

The Robbie Burns Road Race will happen on Sunday, Jan. 27 and will result in road and lane closures in the downtown area.

Road Closures 

7 to 11 a.m., Baldwin Street west of Hurd Avenue

9:15 to 9:45 a.m., Baldwin Street from Hurd Avenue to Brant Street

Lane Closures

9:30 to 11 a.m., Locust Street northbound

9 to 11 a.m., all remaining streets on race route will have one lane coned-off for runners

Expect minor delays

Walk Off The Earth Memorial Tribute Road Closures

Walk off the Earth’s Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor Memorial Tribute will be taking place in Burlington on Sunday, Jan. 13. The event will result in a road closure. Vehicles parked illegally in the area will be tagged or towed to allow emergency access. 

Concert goers are encouraged to take Burlington Transit to the event.

Road Closures Sunday, Jan. 13 from 3 a.m. to Monday, Jan. 14 at midnight:

• Brant Street from Ontario Street to Pine Street
• James Street from John Street to Brant Street
• Elgin Street from Brant Street to Locust Street
• Ontario Street from Brant Street to Locust Street

Parking Restrictions Sunday, Jan. 13 from 3 a.m. to Monday, Jan. 14 at 12 a.m.

• Brant Street Parking Lot #5 will be closed
• Please remember to obey all parking bylaws
• Cars parked on private property may be tagged and towed at the owner’s expense

Updated: Santa 5K Road Race Road Closures Revised for Saturday, Dec. 8

Dec. 7, 2018 - Please note the following revised race route and road closures for the Santa 5K road race on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.

Road Closures, 6 to 11 a.m.Brant Street, from Ontario Street to Elgin StreetJames Street, from John Street to Brant Street

Road Closures, 8:30 to 11 a.m.Lakeshore Road, from Elizabeth Street to Maple Avenue Burlington Avenue, from Lakeshore Road to Elgin StreetElgin Street, from Nelson Avenue to Burlington AvenueNelson Avenue, from Elgin Street to Lakeshore RoadBrant Street, from Ontario Street to Lakeshore Road

QuestionsIf you have any questions about the road closures or traffic control, please contact the City of Burlington event liaison at 905-335-7600, ext. 7201.

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Nov. 27, 2018 - The Santa 5k Road Race will happen downtown Burlington on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.

Road Closures, 6 to 11 a.m.

• Brant Street from Ontario Street to Elgin Street
• James Street from Brant Street to John Street

Road Closures, 8:30 to...

Santa Claus Parade Road Closures, Sunday, Dec. 2

The 53rd annual Santa Claus Parade will be happening on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Road Closures11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Prospect Street from Cumberland Avenue to Guelph Line with local access permitted.

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Guelph Line from Prospect Street to New Street 
• New Street from Guelph Line to Martha Street
• James Street from Martha Street to Brant Street
• Brant Street from Baldwin Street/Victoria Avenue to Elgin Street.

The Halton Regional Police Service will supervise all closures and direct traffic at major intersections.

Emergency services access will be maintained at all times along the event route.

For more information, visit burlington.ca/parade.