Road Work News

Harbour Expressway at Balmoral Street Closed October 5

On Monday, Oct. 5, the intersection of Harbour Expressway and Balmoral Street will be closed to allow for line painting. Motor traffic will be diverted down the right-turn off-ramps.

Motorists are asked to plan an alternate route and to drive with caution in the area.

           

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Contact:       Mike Vogrig, Project Engineer - 625-4321

Pacific Avenue Overpass at Simpson Street to Temporarily Close

A section of Simpson Street from Northern Avenue to Pacific Avenue, including the Pacific Avenue Overpass, will be closed Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6 for top lift paving.

Motorists are asked to plan an alternative route and to drive with caution in the area.

           

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Contact:       Brian Newman, Project Engineer - 625-2521

Section of Red River Road to Close for StrEATery Take-Down

Following a very successful season of outdoor dining, the Waterfront District BIA’s StrEATery & Marketplace on Red River Road closes Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Red River Road from Court Street to St. Paul Street will close in both directions from Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 3 to allow for the StrEATery’s take-down. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and follow posted detours.

“The StrEATery is a great example of the City and the BIA partnering to support local businesses. We’re glad the...

Pride Crosswalks Scheduled for Completion This Week

Installation of Pride crosswalks continues at two intersections: the first at the intersection of Donald Street and May Street, and the second at the intersection of Bay Street and Algoma Street.

The crosswalk painting has necessitated partial road closures at each location. 

The work at the intersection of Donald and May Streets has now been completed.

Algoma Street is currently closed from Cornwall Avenue to Bay Street with local traffic access only. Bay Street traffic may proceed straight through...

Safety Decals Installed at CN Rail Trail Crossing for Rail Safety Week

City workers installed eye-catching “Look. Listen. Live.” safety decals today at the point where CN Rail tracks cross the multi-use trail beside the Neebing Floodway. The decals will enhance the safety of trail users by reminding them to check for approaching trains at the rail crossing. 

“We’re pleased to be able to add the decals during Rail Safety Week, and make the crossing safer for trail users overall,” said Brad Adams, the City’s Manager of Roads.

The decals were provided to the City by...