Hamilton's Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway will be closed all weekend for maintenance
Vehicles not allowed on Linc from Friday to Monday morning
The Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway will be closed in both directions this coming weekend for maintenance.
Vehicles won't be allowed on the eastbound side of the Linc beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, May 23, until 5 a.m. Monday, May 26, a news release from the city said.
The westbound side will be closed starting at 10 a.m. Friday and will reopen 5 a.m. Monday.
The Linc closures will extend from Golf Links and Mohawk Roads to the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
The city said drivers can take Mohawk and Stone Church Roads instead.
"Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time, and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads," the city said.
"Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones."
Maintenance takes place every year and includes:
- Resurfacing spots.
- Repairing asphalt.
- Removing graffiti.
- Repairing bridges and signage.
- Marking pavement.
- Ditching.
- Cleaning catch basins.
- Maintaining vegetation.