Hamilton

Highway 403 closed in Hamilton between Main and King streets, police say

Police say Highway 403 is closed both ways between Main Street and King streets for an ongoing investigation.

Shortly after 3 p.m., police said it is unclear for how long the highway will remain closed

A long line of cars in front of an empty road being closed off by police vehicles.
The Queen Elizabeth Way is closed in Hamilton between Main Street West and King Street West. (CBC News)

Highway 403 is closed both ways between Main and King streets in Hamilton for a police investigation, OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said.

He said Hamilton police are conducting an investigation in the area.

King Street West is also closed westbound at Dundurn Street South.

Shortly after 3 p.m., vehicles driving north toward Hamilton after the Aberdeen off ramp could be seen being directed by police into the Hamilton East off ramp.

It is unclear how long the highway will remain closed, Schmidt said at 3:15 p.m. 

 

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Aura Carreño Rosas

Reporter, CBC Hamilton

Aura Carreño Rosas is a Hamilton-based reporter from Venezuela, with a passion for pop culture and unique people with diverse journeys. You can contact her at aura.carreno.rosas@cbc.ca