Road Closures and Restrictions

Temporary Lane Restrictions: Ghent Avenue and Hager Avenue - starts May 27, 2019

Posted on Friday, May 17, 2019 11:00 AM

This summer, the City of Burlington will be making improvements to the roadway, curbs, sidewalks and storm sewers on Ghent Avenue and Hager Avenue in Ward 2. Construction is expected to begin the week of May 27, 2019 and continue into July 2019.

As a result of construction activity, all streets in this area will experience temporary lane restrictions throughout the duration of the project.

For more information about the Ghent Avenue and Hager Avenue Area Reconstruction Project, visit www.burlington.ca/Ghent

Road Closure - Rexway Drive, between Walkers Line and Thornwood Avenue, starts May 21, 2019

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 08:15 AM

This summer, the City of Burlington and Halton Region will be working to replace water and watermain infrastructure in the area near Rexway Drive, as part of the Rexway Drive Area Reconstruction Project.

As part of this project, Rexway Drive, between Walkers Line and Thornwood Avenue, will be closed, with local traffic only, beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The closure is expected to be in place until mid-June 2019.

During this work, Rexway Drive at Tuck Creek bridge will be unpassable in both directions.

Elwood Road and Braemore Road will also be closed at Rexway Drive, with local access only.

For more information about this project, visit the Rexway Drive Area Reconstruction Project web page.

Sound of Music Festival Road Closures

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 04:45 AM

The 40th annual Sound of Music Festival is taking place over two weekends: June 8 and June 14 to 16, 2019. To meet the needs of the festival, road closures are noted below. Streets will re-open as soon as possible after the parade on June 16. Vehicles parked illegally in the event area will be tagged or towed for emergency access.

Road Closures

Friday, June 14 from 3:30 p.m. to Sunday, June 16 at 6 p.m.: Brant Street from Caroline Street to Lakeshore Road.

Parade Closures

Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the following streets will be closed:

Baldwin Street from Hurd Avenue to Brant Street
Brant Street from James Street to Baldwin Street
Drury Lane from Courtland Drive to New Street
Caroline Street from Drury Lane to Elizabeth Street
James Street from Brant Street to Elizabeth Street

Parking Restrictions Posted

Please do not park in restricted areas
See parking rules at each pay machine

Supervision

Road closures will be managed under the supervision of the Halton Regional Police Service

Moon in June Road Race Road Closures

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 04:30 AM

The 28th annual Moon in June Road Race has a one-km kids’ race at 6:30 p.m. and 5k and 10k races beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. These races require road and lane closures in Burlington. Streets will reopen as soon as possible following the end of the race. Vehicles parked illegally in the area will be tagged or towed to allow emergency access.

Road Closures

James Street between John Street and Brant Street will be closed to traffic between 4:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Brant Street between Ontario Street and Elgin Street will be closed to traffic between 5 and 11:30 p.m.
Brant Street between Caroline Street and Lakeshore Road will be closed to traffic between 6 and 11 p.m.

Exit Points

Baldwin Street/Victoria Avenue at Brant Street
Maple Avenue at Ontario Street.

Traffic Lane Closures

Lakeshore Road, John Street to Brant Street and John Street to Pine Street, Pine Street from Brant to John Street, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Southbound Brant Street between Baldwin and Caroline Street
All other...

Road Closure: Lockhart Road at Maple Avenue, May 15, 2019

Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 05:30 AM

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Lockhart Road at Maple Avenue will be closed from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for construction activity.

Learn more about the work taking place as part of the Maple Avenue Area Minor Reconstruction project.