Road Work News

Section of John Street Road to close Monday

A section of John Street Road will be closed on Monday to allow for sewer and water installations.

John Street Road will be closed in both directions between Valley Street and Mercier Drive starting at 6am, with access for local traffic only. During this time, please use Hutton Park Drive as a detour.

The closure is expected to last approximately 12 hours.

Travellers are advised to expect traffic delays in the area. Motorists are asked to reduce their speed, watch for workers, and drive with extra...

Parking lot at Junot Park temporarily closed

The parking lot at Junot Park will be temporarily closed to the public during working hours to support several infrastructure improvements in the area.

The parking lot will be closed on weekdays between 7am and 7pm as work proceeds. On-street parking is available in the surrounding area.

The parking lot will reopen when the work is complete, expected to be by mid-August. Junot Park remains open to the public during this time.

The improvements include installation of a pedestrian crossover linking...

Portion of Walsh Street to close for hydro maintenance

A portion of Walsh Street will be closed to traffic starting Monday, July 15 due to maintenance being done by Hydro One on electrical towers.

In order to complete this work, Walsh Street will be fully closed to through traffic between James Street and Kingsway starting July 15, and is expected to be completed by July 19.

Drivers should use an alternate route during this time. Please follow posted signs to navigate the area. Driveway access will be available to residents on Walsh Street.

Road Work Ahead: July 2024

The City of Thunder Bay is sharing details of construction projects expected to impact drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in the month of July.

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 road closures, detours, and delays for travelers. The City...

Drilling work begins in north core

Over the coming days, residents may notice noise caused by drilling work associated with the renewal of Thunder Bay’s north core.

To minimize disruption to the public and area businesses, the work will take place during working hours Monday to Friday over the next one to two weeks.

The drilling is necessary to install street light bases along redeveloped portions of Red River Road. The decorative street lights also feature pedestrian lighting to illuminate walkways, supporting the City’s plans to...