By Gazette Staff
June 12th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
Some of that traffic mayhem Toronto is going to experience will work its way to Burlington.
A weekend partial closure is required to complete bridge deck rehabilitation on the Niagara‑bound lanes of the Burlington Bay Skyway.
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Skyway Bridge: Closure makes travel difficult. Think of the workers who are out in that sweltering heat.
One middle lane will be closed from Saturday, June 13 from 1:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. Monday, June 15
- The ramp from the Eastport Drive collector lanes to the Burlington Skyway will be closed Saturday, June 13 from 1 a.m. to Sunday, June 14 at 7 a.m. and again Sunday, June 14 at 10 p.m. to Monday, June 15 at 5 a.m., to allow for relocation of temporary barrier walls.
- During this closure, two through‑lanes will remain open on the QEW and one lane to the Burlington Skyway will be available from the Eastport Drive collector lanes.
- All ramps at the Northshore Boulevard interchange will remain open.
- Eastport Drive will remain fully open and can be used as an alternate route to re‑enter the QEW Niagara‑bound.
- In addition, lane widths will be reduced for the duration of the season. “Narrow lane” signage will be in place.
- All closures are weather dependant.
It is expected that there may be traffic delays during this closure.
- Advance signing and notification will be provided to motorists so they can plan an alternate route.
- Eastport drive will remain fully open to traffic as an alternate route, allowing motorists to rejoin the QEW Niagara-bound.
- All ramps at Northshore Blvd will remain open during these overnight full closures.
Travellers can visit 511on.ca, @511Ontario, or www.burlingtonskyway.ca for updates on work and traffic impacts.
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