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Calendar Parking Takes Effect Dec. 7 on Residential Streets

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 04:15 AM

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...

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City Road Crews Continue to Clear Roads from Snowfall

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 04:00 AM

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...

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Water Main Repair Closes Section of Harbour Expressway

Posted on Monday, November 29, 2021 05:45 AM

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

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Water Main Service Repair Closes Red River Road

Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 08:15 AM

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,...

Two-Way Traffic on Cumberland Street to Reopen on Thursday

Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2021 09:00 AM

Cumberland Street, between Red River Road and Camelot Street, will reopen to two-way traffic again on Thursday, Nov. 11.

In order to implement this change, work will commence on Wednesday, Nov. 10, which may disrupt traffic flow and result in temporary road closures. Work includes line painting and installation of new signage. Angle parking will be retained. Weather conditions and other factors may impact project timelines. 

This work falls under the Reimagining the North Core Streetscapes Project,...