Road Work News

Algoma Street closure extended

Algoma Street North between St. George Avenue and Dawson Street will remain closed for two more days.

The storm sewer work necessitating the closure is nearing completion, after which crews will begin restoration of the area. 

The road is expected to reopen by end-of-day on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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 Contact: Kyle Kawahara, Leadhead – Operations and Maintenance, 807-627-4255

Ongoing storm sewer work keeps Algoma Street closed

North Algoma Street will be closed between St. George Avenue and Dawson Street starting this afternoon due to additional work required for the storm sewer repair located near the intersection of north Algoma Street and Dawson Street. 

North and South bound traffic flow on Algoma will be detoured to St. George Avenue and Dawson Street. Pedestrians and motorists can expect delays in this area, and are encouraged use caution and reduce speeds in the detoured area. 

The duration of this road closure is...

Section of Simpson Street to Close for Infrastructure Repairs

The section of Simpson Street between Finlayson Street and Heron Street will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to allow for infrastructure repairs.

The road will be closed as of 6 am Tuesday. The work is expected to be completed and the road reopened by the end of the day.

Drivers are asked to obey the construction signs, drive with caution, and use alternate routes around the construction zone. 

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 Contact:       David Briand, Supervisor - Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operations &...

Park Avenue and Court Street Intersection Reopens

As work on the North Core Street Scape project progresses, the intersection of Park Avenue and Court Street has reopened to vehicle traffic.

East and westbound traffic can travel through the intersection on Park Avenue. Drivers will also be able to turn south onto Court Street from Park Avenue. With the reopening of the intersection, drivers should be aware that the section of Park Avenue between Court Street and Cumberland Street only permits one-way (eastbound-only) traffic.

The section of...

Infrastructure repairs require lane reduction on Arthur St. W.

Eastbound traffic on Arthur Street West has been reduced to one lane between Chilton Avenue and Ottawa Avenue, in order to facilitate infrastructure repairs.

Additionally, Willar Avenue will be closed at Arthur Street West while the work is completed.

Crews expect the work to take three days to complete.

Drivers are asked to obey the construction signs, drive with caution, and use alternate routes around the construction zone.  

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Contact:       David Briand, Supervisor - Water...