Brad Clark Report

Please be advised that, in accordance with the Escarpment Access Closure Procedure, overnight maintenance work is tentatively planned along the Red Hill Valley Parkway between Pritchard Road and the QEW, in both directions.

The work will take place nightly from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, beginning Tuesday, April 7, and concluding by 5:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Activities will primarily be confined to the left and right paved shoulders of the RHVP mainline, as well as the shoulders of the on and off ramps. Work will include sweeping, flushing, litter removal, and inspections.

No lane closures or access restrictions are anticipated during this time. Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) will be in place to alert motorists.

Backwater valves play an important role in helping protect homes from basement flooding. To ensure they work effectively, they should be checked every three months—or before significant rain events—to make sure they are clear of debris and operating properly. Regular maintenance can make a meaningful difference during heavy rainfall.

Each year, Hamilton Water sends the attached letter to addresses in our system recorded as having backwater valves installed. This year’s mailing will include close to 12,000 properties. As part of Hamilton Water’s ongoing efforts to help residents stay prepared, the outreach also includes print and online ads and posts on social media, ensuring homeowners receive clear, detailed guidance. The letter highlights the importance of maintenance and provides instructions for the two types of backwater valves commonly used in Hamilton.

Through the Protective Plumbing Program, eligible homeowners may receive funding to complete flood protection upgrades such as installing a backwater valve, which helps keep basements dry by preventing potential sewer backups. The program also supports disconnecting downspouts from stormwater or combined sewer systems. Disconnecting a downspout redirects rainwater away from the storm or combined sewer system, reducing strain on the system and lowering the risk of basement flooding.

To learn more about backwater valves, downspout disconnection, and other protective plumbing devices, visit hamilton.ca/backwatervalves.

Starting March 29, 2026, the City of Hamilton will pilot Sunday parking enforcement to address a long-standing service gap and improve safety and fairness across the city. Currently, the City only conducts parking enforcement Monday through Saturday.

This six-month pilot will operate on Sundays between 5:45 a.m. and 10 p.m., addressing a long-standing gap in service. Enforcement will be complaint based, meaning officers will respond to resident concerns rather than proactively ticketing. This approach allows the community to adjust while existing parking rules continue to apply.

The pilot is designed to:

• Improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by addressing parking issues that block sidewalks, bike lanes, and roadways.
• Enhance customer service by responding directly to resident-reported concerns.
• Collect data on demand, operational impacts, costs, and community response to inform future decisions.

The pilot will use existing Parking Enforcement and Customer Contact Centre resources. Findings and recommendations will be reported back to the Planning Committee in late 2026 to support informed decisions on potential seven-day-a-week parking enforcement.

Please be advised of upcoming temporary occupancies on the Red Hill Valley Parkway during the week of March 23^rd for culvert cleaning and inspection.

Where

1. Location 1 – Red Hill TCP approx. 500m north of Mud St Ramp
   1. Traffic will be reduced to 2 lanes on the Red Hill Valley Parkway Northbound.
2. Location 2 – Mud St Ramp
   1. Shoulder closure. Traffic will be maintained.
3. Location 3 – Dartnall Curl Ramp
   1. Shoulder closure. Traffic will be maintained.

Please note only one traffic setup will be active at any given time.

When

Monday, March 23^rd to Friday, March 27^th.

Please note this work is dependent on the weather. 

Motorists can expect delays in the area during operations. We appreciate your patience while this work is completed.