<![CDATA[Mohawk College Newsroom]]> https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:48:33 +0200 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0017 <![CDATA[Mohawk College Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ 144 Queen Street Hill reopens near Mohawk College's Fennell Campus https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/queen-street-hill-reopens-near-mohawk-colleges-fennell-campus/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/queen-street-hill-reopens-near-mohawk-colleges-fennell-campus/99070
The project involved road reconstruction, new retaining walls, drainage improvements and the widening of the sidewalk at the top of the hill near the escarpment stairs. Safety measures were also implemented as part of this project. Lane widths were adjusted to address speed mitigation and centreline rumble strips were installed. The access also features new energy-efficient LED street lighting.

“We know the project and closure caused headaches for commuters and we want to sincerely thank the community and all the neighbours surrounding the job site for their patience as the contractor completed this project,” said Gary Moore, Director of Engineering Services with the City of Hamilton. “We are very pleased with the end result and look forward to enjoying the long-term benefits of this reconstructed access.”]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:54:29 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 Expect delays going to and from the Fennell Campus this September https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/expect-delays-going-to-and-from-the-fennell-campus-this-september/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/expect-delays-going-to-and-from-the-fennell-campus-this-september/99036closure of the Queen Street Hill (Beckett Drive) has been extended to October due to ongoing construction. With the start of classes at the college and local schools, traffic volumes are expected to increase dramatically with delays of 10-20 minutes expected on downhill traffic during peak periods.

The City of Hamilton and Smart Commute Hamilton have launched www.queenstreethillclosed.ca,a site where commuters can request customized travel plans in order to avoid congested routes and receive updates on the status of the project.


The closure has led to a number of detours around campus:


HSR Transit Users


  • Route 34- Upper Paradise/Queen, will detour to use the James Street Hill while the Queen Hill is closed. Route 34 will serve the stops at West 5th and Fennell for the duration of the detour.

  • During periods of high congestion on the James Hill, southbound bus routes 20, 21, 33 and 35 may detour using the Jolley Cut to avoid delays. All local stops will be served.



Cyclists/Pedestrians


  • The Dundurn stairs will remain open for the majority of the project. Closures will be posted in advance.

  • The Bruce Trail access to the Lower City is rerouted to the James stairs.



Drivers


  • To avoid delays, the City of Hamilton advises motorists to use the Claremont Access or the Jolley Cut to access the College, via Fennell Avenue.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:45:40 -0400 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 Road leading to Mohawk College's Fennell Campus to be closed for five months https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/road-leading-to-mohawk-colleges-fennell-campus-to-be-closed-for-five-months/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/road-leading-to-mohawk-colleges-fennell-campus-to-be-closed-for-five-months/98947 Queen Street hill is expected to be closed to traffic from May to September for road, sewer and retaining wall repairs. The route, also known as Beckett Drive, is used by 20,000 drivers each weekday.

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