Road Work News

Section of Oliver Road to close Thursday night

A section of Oliver Road will close overnight Thursday to facilitate water main repairs.

Oliver Road will be closed between Winnipeg Street and Ontario Street beginning at 8pm on Thursday, August 1. The roadway is expected to reopen on the morning of Friday, August 2.

Through traffic on High Street and Ontario Street will be permitted to cross Oliver Road during the closure. Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed, watch for workers, and drive with extra care in construction zones.

Road Work Ahead: City shares details of August construction

A number of construction projects are expected to impact vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian travel in Thunder Bay throughout the month of August.

The City is investing $42 million in 2024 to fund crucial infrastructure work including road rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, sewer and watermain repairs and replacements, and bridge and culvert renewal.

While this work is essential to maintain our community’s infrastructure, it can result in delays for travelers. The City hopes to minimize...

Overnight closures scheduled for Memorial Avenue & Harbour Expressway intersection

The Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway intersection is scheduled for two periods of overnight closures as the installation of new traffic signals and repaving is completed.

The intersection will be fully closed to traffic overnights from 7 pm to 7 am starting the evening of Wednesday, July 24 and concluding the morning of Saturday, July 27.

Beginning on Monday, July 29, motorists should expect delays in the area during daytime hours. Some lane closures will be in place as crews complete...

Fairview Avenue to close for railway crossing work

A portion of Fairview Avenue will be closed to traffic this week to allow for completion of rehabilitation work on the CPKC railway grade crossing.

Fairview Avenue will be closed in both directions at the rail crossing beginning on Tuesday, July 23. The closure is expected to be in place through Saturday, July 27.

Memorial Avenue & Harbour Expressway intersection to close July 23

The intersection of Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway will be closed on Tuesday, July 23 to allow for a switchover to newly installed traffic signals.

During the work, the intersection will be closed to through traffic on both streets. Northbound and southbound traffic on Memorial Avenue will be permitted to make right turns only onto the Harbour Expressway.

The closure is expected to be in place between 9 am and 4 pm on July 23.

The switchover to the new traffic lights is one of the final...