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Red Hill Valley Parkway curve to be rebuilt to make it safer, says city staff
Red Hill Valley Parkway curve to be rebuilt to make it safer, says city staff

CBC

time5 days ago

  • General
  • CBC

Red Hill Valley Parkway curve to be rebuilt to make it safer, says city staff

Social Sharing A tight curve along Hamilton's Red Hill Valley Parkway will be reconstructed in the coming years to make it safer, says the city. Engineering firm AECOM Canada ULC made the recommendation last month, after reviewing the design of the municipal highway that was the subject of a years-long judicial inquiry. The city released the report Friday. "We know there is more work to do to rebuild trust," said Mayor Andrea Horwath in a news release. "Releasing this report and acting on its recommendations is a critical step in our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability." Hundreds of collisions, some where people were killed, took place on the Red Hill between 2008 and 2017. In 2013, a city engineering director commissioned a report that found serious safety issues with the Red Hill, but those findings weren't made public until 2019. Council ordered the judicial inquiry to establish the facts of what happened and make recommendations. Justice Herman J. Wilton-Siegel, the inquiry's commissioner, recommended 36 "action items" in late 2023, including for a design review. Work to fix 'superelevation' of curve to go ahead AECOM completed the review and found the Red Hill's "superelevation" between King Street and Greenhill Avenue is not high enough. Superelevation, also known as banking, refers to the tilting of a road so the outer edged is higher than the inner edge — like on some racetracks — to help drivers navigate turns safely. The 2006 design of the Red Hill specified the superelevation of the turn to be six per cent, but AECOM found it built with a lesser tilt. AECOM also determined the curve should be slightly wider — 440 metres instead of the current 420 metres. However, changing the curve width would mean realigning the road, which isn't proposed at this time, said a staff report at general issues committee May 21. AECOM recommended the city do the superelevation work, but noted there is no imminent danger to the public, the report said. The city said that work will go ahead and it will include construction costs in next year's capital budget, which are expected to be between $4 million and $5 million. Nine of the judicial review's 36 action items have been implemented, staff told councillors at a March meeting. They said most of the others will be done by early 2026. They range from improving traffic safety on the Red Hill and Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway to the culture within the public works department to how staff communication with the public.

Hamilton hits $1 billion in building permits in record time. What projects pushed the city past the mark?
Hamilton hits $1 billion in building permits in record time. What projects pushed the city past the mark?

Hamilton Spectator

time31-05-2025

  • Business
  • Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton hits $1 billion in building permits in record time. What projects pushed the city past the mark?

Hamilton has once again broken its record for the fastest climb to $1 billion worth of building permits . In a news release , the city announced that as of April 30, it had surpassed $1 billion worth of construction since the beginning of the year — the earliest Hamilton has ever hit the benchmark. That figure represents roughly 1,476 building projects across the city, ranging from residential and institutional to commercial and industrial — including anything from a residential tower or a manufacturing facility to a new deck or extension added onto a home. The release noted that record 'highlights the construction industry's success' in the city, adding 1,966 new dwelling units were approved by April 30 — the highest number ever recorded by that date in any previous year. 'Hamilton's momentum is undeniable,' Mayor Andrea Horwath said in a statement. 'This progress marks an important step forward in shaping a city where all Hamiltonians can thrive.' According to the city, nearly 68 per cent of the total assessed construction value is made up of residential construction, with roughly 15 per cent falling under the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. More than 16 per cent of the total came from signs, demolitions, fire repair and sewage systems. City manager Marnie Cluckie called the new record a 'milestone,' noting it is reflective of a 'shared vision' for Hamilton between builders, developers, planners, residents and city staff. 'It speaks to the energy and action in Hamilton right now, as we welcome new homes, new jobs, and new opportunities,' added Cluckie. 'Reaching this milestone is more than a number — it's a sign of the progress we're making together.' The early stages of the building of the Television City development is pictured in this file photo. The early stages of construction of the new McMaster University residence on Main Street West is pictured in this file photo. A rendering of the soon-to-be-built Ikea customer distribution centre on Glover Road in Hamilton. The facility is expected to open in summer 2027. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

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