Red Hill Valley Parkway to close September 17–21 for safety and maintenance improvements

HAMILTON, ON – The Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) will be closed in both directions between Mud Street and Barton Street from 10 pm on Thursday, September 17 until 5 am on Monday, September 21, weather permitting. 

The extended weekend closure will allow crews to complete multiple rehabilitation and maintenance activities at the same time, improving the safety and condition of the Parkway while reducing the need for repeated closures and minimizing disruption for motorists.

The rehabilitation work is taking place on a segment of the RHVP between the King Street and Greenhill Avenue interchanges, while general infrastructure maintenance will be completed along the Parkway.

The planned rehabilitation work includes removing portions of the existing road surface, adjusting the roadway slope with new asphalt layers and paving a new asphalt surface. The project also includes guiderail upgrades and adjustments to the overhead sign support structure. 

City and contractor crews will complete the following general maintenance activities:

• Refreshing pavement markings along the mainline and ramps,
• Street lighting, poles and posts inspections and repairs
• Signage inspections and repairs, 
• Pothole and spot asphalt repairs,
• Roadway sweeping,
• Litter and debris cleanup,
• Catch basin cleaning,
• Bridge inspections; and 
• Tree maintenance, vegetation removal and sightline improvements

What residents can expect

• Full closure of the RHVP between Mud Street and Barton Street in both the northbound and southbound directions
• Closure is scheduled from 10 pm on Thursday, September 17 until 5 am on Monday, September 21, weather permitting
• Access will be maintained up to closure points
• Signed detour routes will be in place
• Emergency services will detour during closure 
• HSR service will detour during the closure 

Improving safety, supporting communities

The City recognizes the closure will affect commuters and commercial traffic on the RHVP. The work has been scheduled over a single extended weekend so multiple City crews and contractors can complete rehabilitation and maintenance activities during the same closure. During the closure, crews will complete work equivalent to multiple daily and overnight lane closures, reducing the need for repeated disruptions while addressing multiple maintenance and safety needs.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones.

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