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2020 Road Work Season Continues

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:30 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, water main repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal. Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones. The following areas are scheduled for, or are currently undergoing, road and other...

One Lane of Cumberland Street Bridge to Accommodate Pedestrians

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 08:00 AM

Starting Friday, July 24, the outside lane of Cumberland Street North, southbound over the Current River Bridge, will be closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate pedestrians walking the loop around Boulevard Lake.

This safety measure is undertaken due to increased foot traffic over the bridge during the current closure of the Boulevard Lake Dam Walkway. The closure of the lane to vehicle traffic and its availability to pedestrians will continue until the Boulevard Lake Dam Walkway is reopened, which...

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Section of 25th Side Road to be Closed on July 18

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 08:00 AM

On Saturday, July 18, 25th Side Road will be closed to northbound traffic at Rosslyn Road between the planned hours of 8am and 5pm for water infrastructure maintenance.   25th Side Road will remain open to southbound traffic between Arthur Street West and Rosslyn Road, but flagging crews will be present and delays are expected. Motorists are encouraged to use 20th Side Road during the closure for travel between Arthur Street West and Rosslyn Road. Please obey all traffic-control...

Section of James Street Closed for Paving

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2020 09:15 AM

James Street from Frederica Street to Kingston Street is closed to through traffic for final grading and paving. Completion of the work is expected by the end of next week. The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors, such as weather, can have an impact on project timelines. 

Businesses within the construction zone remain open and can be accessed using the adjacent side streets. Drivers travelling to these businesses are considered local traffic. 

Motorists are...

Section of Mountain Road Will Be Closed July 16

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 07:45 AM

A section of Mountain Road between Chippewa Road and 15th Side Road will be closed on July 16 from 8am to 6pm for the installation of new underground infrastructure.

Local access to the northern portion of this closure will be available from Chippewa Road as far as 725 Mountain Road, but no through traffic. Local traffic originating south of this point will be required to access Hwy 61 via 15th Side Road during the closure. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and obey posted signage.