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Thunder Bay’s Fourth Pedestrian Crossover Activated

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 11:45 AM

Thunder Bay’s fourth Pedestrian Crossover has been activated on James Street, near the Thunder Bay Kinsmen Centre.

Motorists and cyclists using James Street must now stop when a pedestrian is waiting to cross and the crossover lights start flashing. Crossovers make it easy, safe and convenient for people to cross the street.

“There are several advantages to installing pedestrian crossovers in high-traffic areas,” said Rick Harms – Project Engineer. “Crossovers are cheaper to implement than signalized...

Sections of Victoria Avenue to Close for Line Painting Work

Posted on Friday, July 13, 2018 07:45 AM

A section of Victoria Avenue will be closed for line painting work between Lillie Street and Waterloo Street. Work will begin on Monday, July 16 and is expected to take approximately five days to complete. 

Once this first section has been completed, line painting will then begin on another section of Victoria Avenue, from Waterloo Street to Selkirk Street. This work is anticipated to begin July 23, and will take three days to complete.

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Contact:       Matthew...

Arthur Street Eastbound Traffic Lanes to Close Tomorrow

Posted on Friday, July 13, 2018 06:15 AM

Eastbound traffic lanes on Arthur Street, between James Street and Leland Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, July 14 to accommodate storm sewer construction.

Motorists are asked to use alternate routes, follow posted construction signage and to use extra caution when travelling near the construction area.

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Contact:       Rick Harms – Project Manager, 625-3071

 

Busy 2018 Summer Roadwork Season Continues

Posted on Friday, July 06, 2018 10:15 AM

The busy roadwork season in Thunder Bay is well underway. The City of Thunder Bay is investing $25.6 million in 2018 on a number of infrastructure improvements including road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

Summer also brings with it numerous community events to engage residents and visitors alike, often resulting in temporary street closures. Residents are reminded to obey...

Road Construction on Arthur Street Starts Next Week

Posted on Friday, June 29, 2018 05:00 AM

Road construction and storm sewer work on Arthur Street, from Leland Avenue to James Street, begins the week of July 2.

The work will include the construction of storm sewer and pavement restoration on the north side of Arthur Street. It will also include trench activity and pipe installation in westbound traffic lanes, and repaving to the centre of the road.

Arthur Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction, and diverted to the south side of the road. There will be left-turn restrictions.

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