Schedules & Detours

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Bus News Fall 2025
Starting Sunday, August 31, 2025, we’re making it easier to get where you need to go — with more buses, more often. These changes will make a real difference for communities across Hamilton.
HSR Alert Detours & Service Disruptions Map
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Bus Stop Changes
Effective August 31, 2025, these bus stop changes will be in effect. Watch for signs posted at the affected stops.
Route 33 Sanatorium
Changes from Sanatorium Road to Scenic Drive, in both directions.
Stops out-of-service (northbound)
- Sanatorium at Scenic West
- Sanatorium at Scenic East
New stop (northbound)
- Scenic at San Paulo Walkway
- Scenic at San Pedro
- Sanatorium at Redfern
Stops out-of-service (southbound)
- Sanatorium at Scenic West
New stop (southbound)
- Scenic opposite San Paulo Walkway
Route 43 Stone Church
Stop on Stone Church at Chesley is moving to the Southwest Corner
Watch for signs posted at the affected stops.
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Routes 1 KING & 10 B-LINE Westbound will be on detour due to road closure on King St. from Gage Ave. to John St. for the Open Streets event. Detour details, including a list of closed stops, temporary stops, and a detour map, can be found below.
Route 1 King & 10 B-Line Westbound
- Buses heading downtown are on detour from King Street at Gage Avenue - turn right on Gage Avenue, left on Cannon Street, left on John Street, right on King Street and resume regular routing on King Street west of John Street.
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The following stops will be closed during the detour:
Route 1 King Westbound:
- KING at MELROSE
- KING at FAIRHOLT
- KING at SHERMAN
- KING at HOLTON
- KING at STIRTON
- KING at SANFORD
- KING at WENTWORTH
- KING at STEVEN
- KING at EMERALD
- KING at VICTORIA
- KING at WELLINGTON
- KING at FERGUSON
- KING at WALNUT
- KING at CATHARINE
Route 10 B-Line Westbound (also in common with Route 1 King Stops):
- KING at MELROSE
- KING at SHERMAN
- KING at WENTWORTH
- KING at WELLINGTON
The following stops will be temporarily in use during the detour:
Route 1 King Westbound:
- CANNON at TIM HORTONS FIELD
- CANNON at LOTTRIDGE
- CANNON at BARNESDALE
- CANNON at SHERMAN
- CANNON at GIBSON
- CANNON at BIRCH
- CANNON at SANFORD
- CANNON at WENTWORTH
- CANNON at SMITH
- CANNON at EMERALD
- CANNON at VICTORIA
- CANNON at WELLINGTON
- CANNON at FERGUSON
- CANNON at CATHARINE
Route 10 B-Line Westbound (also in common with Route 1 King Stops):
- CANNON at SHERMAN
- CANNON at WENTWORTH
- CANNON at WELLINGTON
As a result of the Super Crawl event, Routes 2 Barton, 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront, 6 Aberdeen, 7 Locke, 8 York, 9 Rock Gardens, 20 A Line will be on detour due to road closures on Murray Street, from MacNab Street to Hughson Street; York Boulevard, from Bay Street to Hughson Street; James Street, from King Street to Strachan Street; Rebecca Street, from James Street to Hughson Street. These closures will take place from Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 1:30 am to Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5 am.
Detour Details:
- Route 2 Barton
- Westbound – From Barton Street and Catharine Street, left on Catharine Street, right on King Street, left into Frank A. Cooke Terminal East Roadway, left on Main Street, right on James Street, then resume regular routing.
- Route 3 Cannon
- Westbound – From Cannon Street and Catharine Street, left on Catharine Street, right on King Street, left into the Frank A. Cooke East Terminal East Roadway, left on Main Street, right on James Street, then resume regular routing.
- Route 4 Bayfront
- Westbound – From James Street and Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, left on Barton Street, right on Catharine Street, right on King Street, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street south of King Street.
- Eastbound – From Bay Street and York Boulevard, continue north on Bay Street, right on Vine Street, left on MacNab Street, right on Strachan, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.
- Route 6 Aberdeen
- Eastbound – From John Street and King Street, left on King Street, left on James Street to temporary end-of-line on James Street at Main Street.
- Route 7 Locke
- Eastbound – From Main Street and Bay Street, continue east on Main Street, left on John Street, left on King Street, left on James Street, then resume regular routing.
- Route 8 York
- Eastbound – From York Boulevard and Queen Street, right on Queen Street, left on Main Street, left on John Street, left on King Street, left on James Street, to temporary end-of-line on James Street at Main Street.
- Route 9 Rock Gardens
- Southbound – From York Boulevard and Queen Street, right on Queen Street, left on Main Street, left on John Street, left on King Street, left on James Street, to Route 9 – Rock Gardens recovery point on James Street opposite King Street (South Branch) (Midblock).
- Route 20 A Line
- Northbound – From James Street and Main Street, right on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Strachan Street, right on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.
- Southbound – From James Street and Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, left on Barton Street, right on Catharine Street, right on King Street, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street south of King Street.
Delay Details:
Anticipating significant delays on the affected areas of all detoured Routes.
Stop Closures:
Westbound and Southbound
- JAMES at WEST HARBOUR GO STATION (routes 4, 20)
- BARTON at HUGHSON (route 2)
- JAMES at COLBOURNE (routes 2, 4, 20)
- JAMES at CANNON (routes 2, 3, 4, 20)
- JAMES opposite REBECCA (routes 2, 3, 4, 9, 20)
- JAMES at KING (routes 2, 3)
- YORK at QUEEN (route 9 – same as route 8 eastbound)
- YORK at HESS (route 9 – same as route 8 eastbound)
- YORK at BAY (route 9 – same as route 8 eastbound)
- YORK opposite PARK (route 9 – same as routes 4, 7, 8 eastbound)
- YORK opposite MACNAB (route 9 – same as routes 7, 8 eastbound)
Eastbound and Northbound
- YORK opposite PARK (routes 4, 7, 8 – same as route 9 southbound)
- MACNAB at YORK (route 4)
- JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO STATION (routes 4, 20)
- JOHN at KING WILLIAM (route 6)
- REBECCA at HUGHSON (route 6)
- JAMES opposite KING WILLIAM (route 6, 7)
- BAY opposite GEORGE (routes 4, 7, 9 – same as route 8 westbound)
- BAY at KING (routes 4, 7, 9 – same as route 8 westbound)
- YORK opposite MACNAB (routes 7, 8 – same as route 9 southbound)
- YORK at QUEEN (route 8 – same as route 9 southbound)
- YORK at HESS (route 8 – same as route 9 southbound)
- YORK at BAY (route 8 – same as route 9 southbound)
- JAMES at KING (route 20)
- JAMES at REBECCA (route 20)
- JAMES at CANNON (route 20)
- JAMES opposite COLBOURNE (route 20)
Temporary Stops:
Westbound and Southbound:
- Strachan at James (routes 4, 20)
- Barton at John (routes 4, 20)
- Catharine at Robert (routes 2, 4)
- Catharine at Cannon (routes 2, 4, 20)
- Catharine at Rebecca (routes 2, 3, 4)
- King at Hughson (routes 2, 3, 4)
- Queen at York (route 9)
- Main at Caroline (route 9)
- Main at Bay (route 9)
- Main at Hughson (route 9)
Eastbound and Northbound:
- Bay at York (route 4)
- MacNab opposite Stuart (route 4)
- King at Hughson (route 6)
- Queen at York (route 8)
- Main at Caroline (route 8)
- Main at Bay (routes 7, 8)
- Main at Hughson (route 7, 8, 20)
- John at King William (route 20)
- John at Cannon (route 20)
- John at Barton (route 20)
- Strachan at James (route 20)
Due to construction, Route 3 Cannon will be on detour, Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 2 pm until further notice. Detour details can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 3 Cannon
EASTBOUND (To Reid and Dunsmure) – From Wilson Street and Victoria Avenue, turning left on Victoria Avenue, turning right on Barton Street, turning right on Birch Avenue, turning left on Wilson Street and resume regular eastbound routing on Wilson Street east of Birch Avenue.
WESTBOUND (To Downtown) – No detour required.
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The following stops will be closed during the detour:
EASTBOUND
Wilson at Victoria
Wilson at Emerald
Wilson at Steven
Temporary stops have been placed at the following locations:
EASTBOUND - WILSON at VICTORIA
Route 3 - Cannon
- Eastbound - From Wilson St and Victoria Avenue, Left on Victoria Avenue, Right on Barton Street, Right on Birch Avenue, Left on Wilson Street and resume regular eastbound routing on Wilson Street east of Birch Avenue.
- Westbound - No Detour
Out of Service Stops: Wilson at Victoria | Wilson at Emerald | Wilson at Steven
Temporary Stop: Wilson at Victoria
Due to construction, Burlington Street will be closed between Kenilworth Ave to Strathearne Ave. As a result, Route 4 Bayfront buses will be detoured on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7 am to Wednesday September 10, 2025, at 5 pm.
Detour Details:
EASTBOUND FROM DOWNTOWN - From Burlington Street Street and Nickola Tesla Blvd just east of Kenilworth Avenue, continue easterly over Nicola Tesla Blvd and continue to the off ramp for Strathearne Avenue, Right at the off ramp to Strathearne Avenue, Left on Strathearne Avenue, Right on Burlington Street and and resume regular eastbound routing on Burlington Street east of Strathearne Avenue.
WESTBOUND TO DOWNTOWN – No detour required.
Out of Service Stops:
Burlington at Tire
Burlington at Hobson
Burlington at Strathearne
Temporary Stops:
Strathearne at Burlington St
Due to a special event, Route 4 Bayfront will be on detour, Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12 noon until 1 pm. Detour details, including a list of closed and temporary stops and a detour map, can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 4 Bayfront
EASTBOUND – From Bay St. at Vine St., continue north on Bay St., turn right on Strachan St., left on James St., and resume regular routing on James St. north of Strachan St.
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The following stops will be closed during the detour:
- EASTBOUND
- MACNAB at YORK
- MACNAB at CANNON
- MACNAB at MULBERRY
- MACNAB at COLBOURNE
- MACNAB at MURRAY
- JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO
Temporary stops have been placed at the following locations:
- EASTBOUND
- BAY at MULBERRY
- BAY at BARTON
- BAY at STRACHAN
Route 18 Waterdown Mountaineer will detour as it travels to and from the Flamborough South Centre, August 31 until further notice.
Westbound to Walmart (End-of-Line): When travelling westbound to Walmart, the bus will continue on Clappison Avenue, turning right on Dundas Street East, left on Leavitt Boulevard, left into Flamborough South Centre, right on the first internal road, proceed around Staples, and stop at stop #1879 at Walmart.
Eastbound to Aldershot GO: From stop #1879 at Walmart, the bus will turn left at from the stop, right on the first internal road, left on the next internal road, right on Leavitt Boulevard, right on Dundas Street East, and left on Clappison Avenue where it will continue on regular route.
Transit staff and property manager are working on an access agreement to allow HSR bus travel through the lot.
Detour Route 20 A-Line: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Due to labour disruption, Route 20 A-Line will be on detour Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approx. 12:01 am. until further notice. Detour details, including closed and temporary stops and a detour map, can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 20 A-Line
- NORTHBOUND – Continue west on Fennell Avenue, turn right on West 5th Street. Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND – Continue south on West 5th Street, turn left on Fennell Avenue. Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The Mohawk College Terminal will be closed during the detour.
Please proceed to the following bus stop:
- NORTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Detour Route 21 Upper Kenilworth: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Due to labour disruption, Route 21 Upper Kenilworth will be on detour Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approx. 12:01 am. until further notice. Detour details, including closed and temporary stops and a detour map, can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 21 Upper Kenilworth
- WESTBOUND – Continue west on Fennell Avenue, turn right on West 5th Street. Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- EASTBOUND – Continue south on West 5th Street, turn left on Fennell Avenue. Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The Mohawk College Terminal will be closed during the detour.
Please proceed to the following bus stop:
- WESTBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- EASTBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Detour Route 33 Sanatorium: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Due to labour disruption, Route 33 Sanatorium will be on detour Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approx. 12:01 am. until further notice. Detour details, including closed and temporary stops and a detour map, can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 33 Sanatorium
- NORTHBOUND – Continue east on Fennell Avenue, turn left on West 5th Street. Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND – Continue south on West 5th Street, turn right on Fennell Avenue. Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The Mohawk College Terminal will be closed during the detour.
Please proceed to the following bus stop:
- NORTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Detour Route 35 College: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Due to labour disruption, Route 35 College will be on detour Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approx. 12:01 am. until further notice. Detour details, including closed and temporary stops and a detour map, can be found below.
Detour Details: Route 35 College
- NORTHBOUND – Continue north on West 5th Street. Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND – Continue south on West 5th Street. Passengers are asked to use the Mohawk Terminal Platform #5 on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (SW corner). If access is blocked use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The Mohawk College Terminal will be closed during the detour.
Please proceed to the following bus stop:
- NORTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the bus stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NE corner).
- SOUTHBOUND - Passengers are asked to use the Mohawk Terminal Platform #5 on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (SW corner). If access is blocked use the stop on West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue (NW corner).
Due to a special event, Route 35 College will be on detour, Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 1 pm until Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:30 pm.
Detour Details: Route 35 College - For trips that will return to downtown via Garth
- SOUTHBOUND (To St. Elizabeth Village via Garth) – From Garth and Rymal, turn right on Rymal, left on Glancaster, right into Glancaster Loop to Temporary End-of-Line at Glancaster Loop.
- NORTHBOUND (To Downtown via Garth) – Turn left on Glancaster, right on Rymal, left on Garth and resume regular northbound routing on Garth north of Rymal.
Stop closures and temporary stop locations:
The following stops will be closed during the detour:
- SOUTHBOUND
- GARTH at RYMAL
- ST. ELIZABETH VILLAGE at SISTER VARGA
- ST. ELIZABETH VILLAGE at VILLAGE PHARMACY
- GIBBONS SQUARE SHELTER
- NORTHBOUND
- GARTH at RYMAL
- ST. ELIZABETH VILLAGE opposite SISTER VARGA
- GIBBONS SQUARE SHELTER
Temporary stops have been placed at the following locations:
- Temporary end-of-line at GARTH NORTH OF RYMAL
Due to construction on Garner Road, from Southcote Road to Glancaster Road, Route 44 Rymal will be on detour starting Friday, August 29, 2025, at 12pm until further notice.
WESTBOUND (To Tradewind & Cormorant) - No detour required
EASTBOUND (To Eastgate Square) - From Garner Road at Southcote Road
Right on Southcote Road
Left on Book Road
Left on Glancaster Road
Right on Garner Road
resume regular eastbound routing.
Closed Eastbound Stops
Stops Between Southcote and Glancaster Eastbound are out of service.
Previously closed stops between Fiddlers Green and Panabaker are back in service.