The Fort Erie-bound QEW is fully closed before Nikola Tesla Boulevard/Woodward Avenue, and traffic is being diverted away from the scene. Drivers are urged to plan alternate routes during the morning commute. Photo: OPP.
A tractor-trailer fire resulted in a temporary closure of all Fort Erie-bound lanes of the QEW in Hamilton early Thursday as emergency crews worked to get the blaze under control.
The transport truck became fully engulfed in flames near Nikola Tesla Boulevard/Woodward Avenue shortly after passing the Burlington Skyway. Fire crews and OPP officers responded quickly, closing the highway to contain the blaze and ensure public safety.
No injuries were reported.
OPP said two lanes reopened to traffic at around 8:30 a.m.
All lanes reopened later around 7:30 p.m.
“Extensive cleanup is required to remove the truck. Expect lane closures through the area for most of the day,” an OPP spokesperson said in a post to X.
