Scheduled for Oct 16, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 14, 2026, 1:57:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 1:57:15 PM UTC

Full eastbound closure on Highway 5 for continuous construction near Spencer Creek and Flamboro Downs Road, Hamilton

The source reports all lanes closed on Highway 5 eastbound between Spencer Creek and Flamboro Downs Road in Hamilton for continuous construction. The reported severity is unknown.

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Affected location: Hamilton

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The source reports a full closure affecting all lanes on this road segment.

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Ontario 511 Traffic Events roadwork on HWY 5 (Eastbound)Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario (https://www.ontario.ca/page/open-government-licence-ontario). Source: Ontario 511. Information is provided “as is”; actual roadway conditions may differ. No endorsement by Ontario 511, MTO, or the Government of Ontario is implied. Usage terms

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