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Valley Street water fill station temporarily closed

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 02:56 PM

The Valley Street water fill station is out of service until further notice due to a technical issue.

The City of Thunder Bay is working to resolve the problem and will issue an update when more information is available on the station’s return to service.

The water fill station on Highway 61 at Mount Forest Boulevard remains available for residential use.

More information about the City’s water fill stations is available online: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/drinking-water...

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John Street to reopen Wednesday after watermain repair

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 07:03 PM

John Street will reopen to traffic by end of day on Wednesday, August 28 after crews completed work on a watermain repair.

One portion of an eastbound lane on John Street, as well as the John Street entrance to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot, will remain closed temporarily while the road is prepared for full restoration.

Parking lot access remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street.

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Section of John Street closed for watermain repairs

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 09:48 AM

A section of John Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 28 as crews continue to work on watermain repairs.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street Wednesday morning. The City will provide an update when the roadway is ready to reopen.

Access to the sidewalk on the south side of John Street will be closed as the work proceeds. Access to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street.

Travelers are advised...

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Section of John Street to close for watermain repair

Posted on Monday, August 26, 2024 03:31 PM

A section of John Street will close on Tuesday, August 27 to allow for repairs to a watermain break.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street beginning at 6am on Tuesday.

Access to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street. The John Street access will be closed. 

Travelers are advised to exercise caution and expect traffic delays in the area. The work is expected to continue after hours and be completed...

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Section of Edward Street to close for resurfacing

Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 03:59 PM

A section of Edward Street between Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, August 22.

The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks to allow for asphalt resurfacing of the road.

Sidewalk access will not be impacted by the work. Through traffic along Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will remain available at the Edward Street intersections.