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Reduced Load Restrictions Take Effect March 23
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026 09:00 AM
As part of the City of Thunder Bay’s efforts to maintain our roadways during the period of spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur, reduced heavy load restrictions will apply within the City of Thunder Bay limits beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, March 23.
The Reduced Load Restrictions apply to all streets within the City of Thunder Bay limits with some exempted streets. To view a reduced loads exemption restrictions map, visit thunderbay.ca/heavyloads.
Your co-operation in preventing...
Annual Pothole Repairs Underway
Posted on Monday, March 09, 2026 01:40 PM
Annual pothole repairs are underway as City crews address road damage caused by winter freeze–thaw cycles.
Potholes form when fluctuating temperatures allow water to seep into small cracks in the pavement. As temperatures drop, the water freezes and expands, then contracts as conditions warm. Over time, this repeated cycle weakens the asphalt. Traffic travelling over these weakened areas can cause the surface to break apart, creating potholes.
Late winter and early spring typically bring...
Snow Removal Operations to Begin Monday
Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2026 06:06 PM
Snow removal operations are scheduled to begin during night operations on Monday, March 2 at 12:00 a.m. midnight and will continue throughout the week.
Snow removal is undertaken only after significant accumulation has exceeded available storage within the road right-of-way and begins to impact traffic capacity. At that point, it is conducted to restore roadway capacity and reduce line-of-sight obstructions at intersections to improve safety for all road users.
Operations will begin in the city’s...
Watermain Repair to Impact Memorial Avenue Traffic
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 11:19 AM
February 24, 2026 – Drivers should expect some traffic delays on Memorial Avenue in the Harbour Expressway area on Wednesday, as City crews perform watermain repair work.
One of Memorial’s southbound lanes will be closed between the Harbour Expressway and Dunlop Street starting at 12:30am Wednesday morning. Reopening of the roadway is expected by Wednesday evening, but will depend on conditions.
Drivers travelling southbound on Memorial should expect delays in the area, and are reminded to slow...
City Advises Caution on Roads with Winter Storm Warning in Effect
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 04:10 PM
With a winter storm warning in effect, the City of Thunder Bay is urging motorists to use extra caution as road crews work to keep local streets clear.
To help ensure everyone’s safety, the City encourages drivers to follow safe winter driving tips:
• Reduce your speed and drive with care
• Increase your following distance to allow more time to stop
• Stay patient and avoid sudden maneuvers
• Remain alert for pedestrians and cyclists who may be harder to see in poor weather
Drivers are reminded to observe...
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