Road Work News

Victoria Avenue Between Edward and Lillie Streets to be Resurfaced

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:00 AM

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, Victoria Avenue, between Edward Street and Lillie Street, will be resurfaced. Work will include removing the existing asphalt surface and re-paving with two new lifts of asphalt. As part of this work, a new multi-use trail will be constructed along Ford Street, between Rankin Street and Walnut Street, and a new pedestrian crossover installed at the Victoria Ave / Ford Street intersection. In addition, the work will also include the removal of the traffic...

Road Work Season Continues in Thunder Bay

Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 12:00 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $30 million in 2019 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, but the inconvenience ultimately results in improved infrastructure. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.

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Busy Roadwork Season Continues

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2019 07:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $30 million in 2019 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work and streetlight renewal.

Roadwork can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers, but the inconvenience ultimately results in improved infrastructure. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.

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Simpson Street at Bethune Street Now Reopen Following Work

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2019 12:45 PM

The intersection of Simpson Street at Bethune Street, which was closed to through traffic due to a water main break, has now been reopened.

Traffic flow has returned to normal in the affected area.

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Contact: Marc Leschuk – Maintenance Supervisor, 630-4916

Simpson Street at Bethune Street Closed for Water Main Work

Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2019 10:15 AM

The intersection of Simpson Street at Bethune Street is closed to through traffic due to a water main break now being assessed by City crews. Simpson Street is closed to traffic at Cummings Street and Cameron Street, and Bethune Street is also closed at Hardisty Street.

As repair work continues, motorists are advised to expect slowdowns and to be diverted around the affected area.