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Waterloo Street South to close temporarily July 29

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 03:49 PM

On Tuesday, July 29 the City will conduct storm sewer repairs on Waterloo Street South including the replacement of a storm sewer catchbasin and the associated sewer lead crossing the roadway.

To facilitate this work, beginning July 29 at 8:00 am, Waterloo Street South will be closed to both northbound and southbound traffic between Arthur Street East and Begin Street East. The eastbound curb lane of Arthur Street East through the Waterloo Street South intersection will also be affected.

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Road Work Ahead: City shares details of June construction

Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:46 AM

 The City of Thunder Bay is sharing details of construction projects expected to impact vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian travel in the month of June. The City is investing $55 million in 2025 to fund crucial infrastructure work including road rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, sewer and watermain repairs and replacements, and bridge and culvert renewal. While this work is essential to maintain our community’s infrastructure, it can result in delays for travellers. The City hopes to minimize...

City’s Spring Street Sweeping Program Begins April 28

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 11:14 AM

City of Thunder Bay crews will be out on the roads to begin the spring street sweeping program, starting on Monday, April 28. Spring sweeping begins once temperatures consistently rise above zero and focuses on removing sand spread over the winter months on streets and sidewalks. Downtown core areas, bike lanes, and arterial and collector streets are completed first, before operations move into residential areas. “You’ll see our crews working across the city over the next several weeks,” said Ian...

Section of Red River Road to Close for Streetscaping Work

Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 01:09 PM

Beginning Tuesday, April 22, a section of Red River Road, between St. Paul Street and Court Street, will close to complete the final phase of the Reimagining the North Core Streetscapes project. This work includes the installation of final pavers, placement of street furniture, and various electrical, street lighting, and traffic signal improvements. The closure is expected to last six to eight weeks, depending on weather conditions. No formal detours will be posted; however, the City encourages...

Text: Update - Closed sections of Carrick Street and Hewitson Street reopen

Carrick Street and Hewitson Street reopen after flooding

Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 03:32 PM

Carrick Street from 11th Avenue to Hewitson Street, and Hewitson Street from Russell Street to Carrick Street, will reopen late this afternoon. The streets had been closed since Feb. 26 to address frozen culverts causing flooding. 

Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area as workers reopen the roads.

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 Contact: an Spoljarich, Manager – Roads, 807-684-2408