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Work begins on Memorial & Harbour Expressway Intersection

Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 01:56 PM

Travelers are reminded to expect some detours and delays as reconstruction work begins at the Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway intersection.

Overnight work will begin one day earlier than previously announced, with the intersection partially closed between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. starting on Monday, May 27 and ending Saturday, June 1.

The intersection will be closed at Memorial Avenue but continue to allow through traffic on the Harbour Expressway on Monday and Tuesday. Later in the week,...

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Work to close section of Oliver Road starting Tuesday

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 11:50 AM

Infrastructure work associated with a new development will temporarily close a portion of Oliver Road starting on May 28.

Oliver Road will close between Burwood Road and Conservation Road on the morning of Tuesday, May 28, and is scheduled to reopen by end of day on Wednesday, May 29. This closure will impact access to the Thunder Bay Expressway via Oliver Road.

A posted detour will reroute travelers on Oliver via Burwood Road, Central Avenue, and Golf Links Road. Drivers are encouraged to avoid...

Work to begin at Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 03:01 PM

Beginning Tuesday May 21, travelers will experience some delays and closures as work proceeds at the Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway intersection.

Partial lane closures will be in place at the intersection for several weeks. The work is scheduled for completion in late June, dependent on weather and other construction factors.

Work requiring the full closure of the intersection will happen in the evening and overnight hours to minimize disruption to the public. Full closures of the...

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Work to close James Street Bridge to traffic

Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2024 02:22 PM

The James Street Bridge will be temporarily closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 14 due to watermain repairs being completed in the area. This work is being done in conjunction with CN Rail.

The bridge will be closed to north and south-bound traffic starting at 7 a.m. The duration of the closure is estimated to be 24 hours.

During this time, there will be no through traffic on the bridge and motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and expect traffic delays in the area.

An alternate...

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Bike lanes officially open

Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 02:16 PM

Bike lanes are officially open in Thunder Bay, with the completion of street sweeping along the City’s bike lane network.

On-street parking restrictions affecting designated bike lanes will now be enforced. The City reminds drivers not to obstruct bike lanes with their vehicles, to help keep our roadways safe for all travelers.

With the warming weather, more people will be using Thunder Bay’s active transportation network, which includes over 42 kilometres of bike lanes and shared lanes, and more...