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Section of James Street Continues to be Closed to Traffic

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 10:00 AM

James Street from Gore Street W. to Kingston Street is once again closed to traffic in both directions. This closure will remain in effect for the rest of this week, including Canada Day.

This area is undergoing construction work, and the effects of recent rainstorms have necessitated the continued closure. Motorists should take alternate routes and obey all posted signage.

           

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Section of Simpson Street Temporarily Closed

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:30 PM

Simpson Street northbound from William Street to Pacific Avenue is now closed to traffic for approximately eight weeks for watermain work and resurfacing. For June 23 only, southbound traffic is also being re-routed.  The affected section of Simpson Street will reopen to southbound traffic on June 24.

2020 Road Work Season Underway

Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 10:45 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020, on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain 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...

Pavement Resurfacing on Section of River Street

Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 10:30 AM

River Street, from Madeline Street to High Street will undergo pavement resurfacing starting this week.

Work will be completed in stages. Stage 1 will allow only westbound traffic on River Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured down Rockwood Avenue to Dawson Street, to High Street. Under the next stage, River Street will be fully closed to allow for final grading and paving operations.

Access to the businesses in the area will be provided on Madeline Street.

The work is expected to be substantially...

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Temporary Closure of Harbour Expressway & Balmoral Street Intersection

Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 11:00 AM

The intersection at the Harbour Expressway and Balmoral Street will be fully closed starting on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 am, until end of day Thursday, May 28. A posted detour will be available at Golf Links Road, Central Avenue and Carrick Street.

The closure is a necessary part of the road reconstruction and storm sewer installation on Balmoral Street, between Hewitson Street and Alloy Drive.

Following the full street closure, Balmoral Street and the Harbour Expressway will reopen to one lane of traffic...