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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...
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
McKellar Bridge to close overnight for construction work
Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:53 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is advising residents that the McKellar Bridge will be closed overnight on Thursday, December 19, from 8 pm - 4 am. This closure is necessary in order to move forward with the construction process.
During this time, the bridge will not be accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. Residents are urged to plan ahead to avoid being stuck and not being able to travel to and from the island.
The City appreciates the public’s understanding and patience as this important...
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