Road Work News

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...

North Core reconstruction moving to next phase

Work to renew Thunder Bay’s North Core is proceeding to its next phase, with the closure of Red River Road extending to Court Street starting on Tuesday, July 2.

During this phase of construction, Red River Road will be closed to vehicular traffic between Court Street and Cumberland Street.

Pedestrian access to businesses on both sides of Red River Road will remain available.

The intersection of Red River Road and Cumberland Street is expected to reopen by late summer, while work proceeds on other...

Section of Rosslyn Road closed for watermain repairs

Rosslyn Road will be closed at Pomona Drive as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17 in order to complete watermain repairs.

During the closure, there will be no through traffic on the closed section of Rosslyn Road. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and expect traffic delays in the area.

The duration of the closure is expected to be approximately 16 hours.