Drivers in Burlington, Ontario should prepare for upcoming delays as the Ministry of Transportation begins a series of overnight closures on the Queen Elizabeth Way Burlington Bay Skyway Bridge starting Tuesday, April 7.
A full closure of all Niagara-bound lanes is set to take place from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. During this time, the on-ramp from the collector lanes to the bridge will also be closed. These closures are dependent on weather, and if rain causes a cancellation, the work will be pushed back one night to the same time window starting Wednesday, April 8.
Following the full closure, motorists can expect partial lane closures for three consecutive nights. Two left lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 to 6 a.m. Thursday, April 9. Then, two right lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. Thursday, April 9 to 6 a.m. Friday, April 10, followed by another two-lane closure on the right side from 11 p.m. Friday, April 10 to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 11.
During these events, traffic will be directed to use Eastport Drive as an alternate route to rejoin the highway. These repairs are part of an ongoing project to improve the bridge, which includes replacing concrete barrier walls, repairing the bridge deck, adding waterproofing, and upgrading drainage and paving. The project, overseen by AECOM Canada ULC and contracted to Alliance Verdi Civil Inc., is expected to continue until December 2026.
The City of Burlington has been working to address concerns regarding the impact of these highway projects on local roads. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward recently established a Traffic Congestion and Road Safety Roundtable to manage the city-wide traffic challenges that can arise when the Skyway faces closures, following significant congestion issues reported during construction in 2025.
