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Thunder Bay Road Work Season Continues into Fall

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020 06:15 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.

The following areas are scheduled for, or are currently undergoing, road and other...

Section of 20th Side Road to Close Sept. 23 and 24 for Railway Work

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 09:30 AM

20th Side Road between Lacewood Drive and Trotter Road will be closed on Sept. 23 from 9 am to 3 pm, and Sept. 24 from 9 am to 12 pm, to facilitate railway work. There will be access for local traffic only.

A detour will be set up to direct motorists to use Trotter Road and Fairview Avenue.

Motorists are asked to obey posted signage and drive with caution.

 

           

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Section of May Street Closed Sept. 21 and 22

Posted on Friday, September 18, 2020 05:45 AM

May Street southbound between Northern Avenue and Southern Avenue will be closed Monday, Sept. 21 and Tuesday, Sept. 22 to facilitate storm sewer construction.

May Street will remain open for one lane of northbound traffic through the construction limits. Only northbound turning traffic from Southern Avenue will be permitted. There will be local access to the Dairy Queen.

A detour will be posted directing motorists to use Northern Avenue, Vickers Street and Dease Street.

Motorists are asked to drive...

Single Lane Closure Along Harbour Expressway

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2020 11:00 AM

Maintenance to the hydro towers along the Harbour Expressway will begin Sept. 14 and is expected to be completed Oct. 16. The work at Balmoral Street and Golf Links Road will require a rolling closure of one westbound lane of Harbour Expressway and one southbound lane on Golf Links Road.

Pedestrians using the multi-use trail at Golf Links Road and the Harbour Expressway may find detours posted.  Please follow the signed routes to navigate the area.

Motorists are asked to drive with caution. Detours...

Simpson Street Closed Sunday Between Donald Street and May Street

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2020 09:00 AM

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Simpson Street between Donald Street and May Street (where it meets Arthur Street) will be closed in both directions from 7 am to 7 pm for sewer and water work. 

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