Road Work News

Section of John Street to close for watermain repair

A section of John Street will close on Tuesday, August 27 to allow for repairs to a watermain break.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street beginning at 6am on Tuesday.

Access to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street. The John Street access will be closed. 

Travelers are advised to exercise caution and expect traffic delays in the area. The work is expected to continue after hours and be completed...

Section of Edward Street to close for resurfacing

A section of Edward Street between Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, August 22.

The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks to allow for asphalt resurfacing of the road.

Sidewalk access will not be impacted by the work. Through traffic along Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will remain available at the Edward Street intersections.

Lanes to be reduced on section of River Street

A section of River Street will be narrowed to two lanes on Wednesday, August 21 to allow for completion of sewer and water repairs.

The two eastbound lanes of River Street will be closed at Pine Street beginning at 6am. The westbound lanes will be split to accommodate two-way traffic. Access to Pine Street from River Street will be closed.

The work is expected to be completed Wednesday evening.

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays in the area, and are reminded to exercise caution in...

Reduced lanes on Arthur Street

Lane closures will be in place on a section of Arthur Street between Mountdale Avenue and James Street starting on Friday, August 16 to allow for resurfacing work.

Travel lanes on Arthur Street will be reduced to one in each direction in the area, and intersection approaches at Mountdale Avenue and James Street will be closed as work proceeds.

The work involves removal of the asphalt pavement to partial depth, and re-paving with two new lifts of asphalt. The work is expected to take about two...

Section of Simpson Street to close

A section of Simpson Street will be closed beginning Friday, August 9 to allow for renewal work on underground infrastructure in the area.

Simpson Street will be fully closed to traffic between Ogden Street and Cameron Street beginning on Friday morning. Signage will direct motorists to detours via McKenzie Street and May Street.

The closure is expected to be in place for 10 to 12 weeks as crews replace sewer, water, and stormwater infrastructure and resurface the roadway.

Sidewalk access will...