Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Lincoln Alexander Parkway closed until Monday

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The Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway will be closed this weekend, drivers are being warned of heavy traffic due to the closure.

The City of Hamilton said maintenance will be completed in both directions of the parkway.

Eastbound and westbound lanes closed earlier today and the eastbound lanes will reopen Monday at 7 p.m. and the westbound lanes will reopen Monday at 4 a.m.

The eastbound closure will be in effect from Golf Links Rd. to the Upper Red Hill Valley Parkway off-ramp leaving the eastbound Linc.

The westbound closure will be in effect from the Red Hill Valley Parkway to Mohawk Rd. While working in the westbound direction, access to the Highway 403 on-ramps and the Rousseaux St. off-ramp will be maintained from the on-ramps at Golf Links and Mohawk roads.

The maintenance work will include spot resurfacing and asphalt repairs, bridge and signage repairs and pavement markings, among other updates.

The city said drivers should expect traffic, allow extra time and use alternate routes where possible.

The city will post updates on their website and on Twitter.

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