Bridge Alert
Bridge Alert
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge • Hamilton
Bridge status
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Fetching schedule…
Time until next impact
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Current alert window
30 min
Controls when we mark “incoming soon”.
Last updated
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Schedule from HOPA.
Alert window:
min
Orange buffer: 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
Clear
Incoming / departing soon
Recent vessel activity — bridge may still be raised
Quick tips
This is a community convenience tool. The schedule is the best public signal we have, but the bridge may stay up longer than scheduled.
Community check
If you’re stuck, report whether the bridge is currently up. This emails the admin.
Want instant access? Add to your Home Screen via Actions.
Next expected vessel
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Expected vessels (next 5)
For planning ahead.
Departed vessels (last 5)
Useful for “bridge may still be raised”.
Data source: HOPA Ports — Port of Hamilton vessel tracking. (https://www.hopaports.ca/locations/port-of-hamilton/vessel-tracking/)
This site may not reflect the exact real-world bridge position at all times.
Avoid getting stuck — get email alerts
We’ll email you when a vessel is expected within your selected alert window. You can unsubscribe anytime.
Add to Home Screen
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2) Scroll and tap Add to Home Screen

On Android/Chrome: use “Add to Home” in Actions (you may get an install prompt).
Actions
In-browser alerts work while this page is open. True push notifications require a service worker + push provider.