Niagara-bound drivers on QEW will face disruptions [Video]

Maintenance work carried out by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will close off some lanes on the Burlington Skyway next week, which could lead to slowdowns through the area for two days.

The bridge that carries the QEW over Hamilton Harbour will see two Niagara-bound lanes closed overnight.

The closure will begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and last until 5 a.m. on May 12.

Two lanes of traffic will be open on the QEW Niagara-bound at all times.

Work is weather-dependent and may be cancelled or delayed by the MTO.

All ramps from the Eastport Drive Collector to the Skyway Bridge and at Northshore Boulevard Interchange will remain open.

Eastport Drive Collector Lanes and Eastport Drive can be used as a detour/alternate route.

The work on the bridge comes two years after extensive work that was carried out on the Skyway, which led to numerous lane …