Road Work News

Busy 2018 Summer Roadwork Season Continues

The busy roadwork season in Thunder Bay is well underway. The City of Thunder Bay is investing $25.6 million in 2018 on a number of infrastructure improvements including road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

Summer also brings with it numerous community events to engage residents and visitors alike, often resulting in temporary street closures. Residents are reminded to obey...

Road Construction on Arthur Street Starts Next Week

Road construction and storm sewer work on Arthur Street, from Leland Avenue to James Street, begins the week of July 2.

The work will include the construction of storm sewer and pavement restoration on the north side of Arthur Street. It will also include trench activity and pipe installation in westbound traffic lanes, and repaving to the centre of the road.

Arthur Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction, and diverted to the south side of the road. There will be left-turn restrictions.

Construction...

Section of Chapples Drive to Close for Culvert Construction

June 5, 2018 - A section of Chapples Drive is closed today to realign and reset the culvert that crosses Chapples Drive. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the day.  

The road will be closed to vehicle traffic at the southwest corner entrance until the loop at the golf course. It will be closed to pedestrians from the start of the trail at the river up until the golf course. 

Chapples Drive on the west side will temporarily allow two-way vehicular traffic to Chapples...

City Crews Respond to Victor Street Water Main Break

June 4, 2018 - City crews have responded to a water main break that occurred last night on Victor Street. 

While the water main is being repaired, residents in Mount Forest, around Mountain Road and Riverdale Road may experience low water pressure or discoloured water. 

Water service will be temporarily turned off for some residents on Victor Street to facilitate repairs and those impacted will be notified. 

Notification will be provided when water service is restored. 

Residents...

Busy 2018 Roadwork Season Begins

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $25.6 million in 2018 on a number of infrastructure improvements including road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

June marks the start of a busy roadwork season in Thunder Bay, which may result in road closures, traffic detours and delays. Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in...