Lane reductions in Hamilton as light rail transit watermain installation work begins

Starting today, lane restrictions will be in effect along Queenston and Rosewood roads for watermain installation as part of the City of Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit project.

The work will include the removal of existing watermain located within intersection and the installation of a new one is is expected to last three months.

From Sept. 15 two lanes of traffic will be maintained throughout with minor traffic stoppages and are expected to last one to two weeks.

Crews will be occupying the north lane (westbound curb-lane at Delena Avenue). The work is not expected to impact HSR services or traffic.

“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,” a statement from the City reads.

Enbridge Gas will take over construction at the start of October to begin the relocation of the existing gas main to accommodate the new watermain from Rosewood Road. During this time one lane east-west traffic will be maintained in each direction, with minor stoppages as needed. The work is expected to last six to eight weeks.

In late October to early November crews will return to install the new watermain. One lane east-west traffic in each direction will be maintained while work crosses Queenston Road.

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