Major intersection in Hamilton’s east end closes for LRT-related upgrades

A major intersection in Hamilton’s east end is closing Monday morning as part of Light Rail Transit-related construction expected to take around four months to complete.

Construction in the area near Ottawa St. North and Main St. East began earlier last month, but as of Monday morning traffic will be closed in all directions.

The roads will be seeing an infrastructure improvement as part of a project supporting the future construction of the Hamilton LRT, including watermain and sewer installation, road reconstruction and resurfacing, and utility relocations.

Local access will be maintained where possible, and pedestrian access will not be affected.

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People will be able to travel along either Ottawa or Main streets using marked paths.

Drivers are advised to use detour routes along Cannon St. East, and King St. East between Gage Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue.

Delays are to be expected and drivers are advised to plan ahead, and to be extra cautious when travelling near construction zones.

Hamilton Street Railway bus routes including the 1/1A – King, the B-Line Express and the 41 – Mohawk will be taking detours around the construction.

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