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Water Street to Close for Marina Park Overpass Installation
Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 07:30 AM
A section of Water Street North will be closed to traffic in both directions between Red River Road and Van Norman Street beginning on Monday, July 19, for installation of the Marina Park overpass. The road closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.
During the period of the road closure, the overpass will be hoisted into place in three sections, glass installed on two sections, and concrete decks poured.
Some work will remain to be completed after Water Street North reopens. Motorists...
Busy Road Work Season Under Way
Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 09:45 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is investing $32 million in 2021 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.
The 2021 road work season is under way. Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All local motorists, cyclists and pedestrian are reminded to be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.
Road Work AheadThe following areas...

City Prepares Services to Reopen in Step Three
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:15 AM
The Ontario government has given orders to move into the third stage of the Roadmap to Reopening on Friday, July 16, at 12:01 am as key public health and health care indicators continue to improve, and the province-wide vaccination rates surpass targets.
“We are pleased to be reopening more City services and amenities to the public and earlier than anticipated under Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen Plan,” said Norm Gale, City Manager. “We are making all final arrangements for...Red River Road Westbound Closed from Hill Street to Rupert Street
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 06:30 AM
Due to a necessary emergency service repair, the westbound lanes of Red River Road have been closed from Hill Street to Rupert Street. Eastbound traffic from Rupert Street to Hill Street will be reduced to one lane (outside lane only). Repairs are expected to be complete by the end of the day.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area of the road closure.
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Contact: Adam Tempelman, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, 684-3182

City to Host Additional Evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation
Posted on Monday, July 12, 2021 05:45 AM
The City of Thunder Bay will welcome 101 evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation which is currently under threat from a 27,549 hectare fire, RED 051, burning 15 km away from Deer Lake and growing in size due to weather conditions.
The 101 people, who are considered stage one primary evacuees – members of the community’s vulnerable population, are anticipated to arrive this afternoon. The remaining vulnerable population, approximately 350 people, will be evacuated to other communities in the province.
The...
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