Road Work News

South Water Street Closed for Watermain Break Repair

A watermain break on South Water Street, between Pearl Street and Park Avenue, has necessitated a temporary road closure for repairs. The closure is expected to remain in effect until late tonight.

Motorists are asked to avoid this section of Water Street South, and to drive with caution in the area. 

Calendar Parking Takes Effect Dec. 7 on Residential Streets

Calendar parking restrictions for residential streets and priority route restrictions will take effect Tuesday, Dec. 7.

The City of Thunder Bay implements calendar parking and priority route restrictions during the winter months to allow for snow plows to clear local streets more effectively.

Calendar parking ensures that when the plow arrives, at least one side of the street is clear of parked cars and the plow can clear one side per day.

Priority route restrictions prohibit vehicles from parking on...

City Road Crews Continue to Clear Roads from Snowfall

The City’s Roads Section is working hard to manage the winter control conditions. All resources are currently cleaning up from the winter event that took place on Sunday.

Residents are asked to help us work efficiently

• Be careful! Stay back when following a plow or sander. Give these large pieces of equipment extra room to maneuver. Do not pass. Turning a plow in an intersection often means the driver must back up while making the turn.
• Be patient. Be assured that crews are working hard to keep...

Water Main Repair Closes Section of Harbour Expressway

Harbour Expressway, between Fort William Road and Memorial Avenue, is currently closed to all eastbound traffic, including turning lanes, due to a water main break.

The water main break is at the intersection of the Harbour Expressway and Fort William Road.

Motorists are asked to plan an alternative route, to drive with caution, and obey all signage in the area of the road closure.

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Contact: Adam Tempelman, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor – Environment Division, 684-3182

Water Main Service Repair Closes Red River Road

Red River Road is currently closed to traffic between Rockwood Avenue (North and South) and Hodge Street, due to a required water main service repair. There will be no through traffic travelling in either direction until further notice.

Motorists are asked to use Rockwood Avenue North, Rockwood Avenue South and Hodge Street for detouring.

Those travelling near the construction area are asked to drive with caution and obey all posted signage in the area of the road closure.

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Contact: Adam Tempelman,...