Red Hill Valley Parkway set to close Sunday for survey work

The Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) will be closed for 12 hours Sunday to allow survey crews to complete a detailed topographic survey of the roadway, the City of Hamilton says. 

The city said in a news release that the closure will be between Mud and King streets in both northbound and southbound directions from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m., weather permitting. 

"We understand that road closures can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we work to deliver long-term benefits to Hamilton's streets and neighbourhoods," the city said in the news release.

"Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones."

City taking action to modify roadway geometry

The city says the survey work will inform a design study to address the roadway geometry — specifically, superelevation (banking) — between Greenhill Avenue and King Street.

According to the release, the city is taking action to modify the roadway geometry in this area, which was identified through the recent RHVP design review presented to city council on May 28.

Additional information on the design review is available on the city's dedicated Red Hill Valley Parkway Judicial Inquiry Overview webpage.

In addition to the survey, general maintenance work has also been scheduled to take advantage of the road closure, the city says. This includes:

• Repainting mainline pavement markings between King Street and Mud Street.
• Replacing a street light pole on the northbound King Street East off-ramp.