The closure is scheduled to begin the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 9, and is expected to last three weeks.
The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors, such as weather, can affect project timelines.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and those travelling in the area are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage.
THUNDER BAY – The construction season is shifting forward as fall starts to approach and the need for completion of projects continues.
A busy road work season continues in Thunder Bay. Current projects include road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge work and streetlight renewal.
The City of Thunder Bay is investing $40 million on these improvements and related infrastructure, including $380,000 in the Enhanced Infrastructure Renewal Program Capital Budget in 2015. Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. Drivers should reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.
Temporary street closures for events will be in effect:
- Fort William Fall Street Festival: Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 am – 6 pm, Victoria Avenue from McKellar Street to May Street, Archibald Street from Victoria Avenue to Miles Street, Brodie Street from Victoria Avenue to Miles Street, and Justice Avenue from Archibald Street to Brodie Street
- Kidney Walk: Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10:45 am – 12:30 pm, Saul Laskin Drive from Bobby Curtola Drive North to Bobby Curtola Drive South
- Rotary Peace Day: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 am – 1 pm, Saul Laskin Drive from Marina Park Overpass to Bobby Curtola Drive
- Terry Fox Run: Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1:30 – 3 pm, West Lyon Blvd. from Algoma Street to Arundel Street (bridge), East Lyon Blvd. from Arundel Street (bridge) to Rita Street. and Arundel Street (bridge) – eastbound lane only – from West Lyon Blvd. to East Lyon Blvd.
- Open Streets Thunder Bay: Sunday, Sept. 27 from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm, Court Street from John Street to Camelot Street
- Neon Night Run: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 7:45 – 10:30 pm, West Lyon Blvd. from Algoma Street to Arundel Street (bridge), East Lyon Blvd. from Arundel Street (bridge) to Rita Street. and Arundel Street (bridge) – eastbound lane only – from West Lyon Blvd. to East Lyon Blvd.
The following areas are currently undergoing or are scheduled for road and other major infrastructure work that is expected to affect traffic.
Sewer & Watermain Work
- May Street between Dease Street and Miles Street is scheduled for road reconstruction including the reconstruction of the watermain, sanitary sewer and new streetscaping. The project will begin in late June and continue for approximately 16 weeks.
- Work will proceed in stages, beginning with the section of May Street between Dease Street and Bethune Street. May Street will be completely closed in this section; please use posted detours.
- Simpson Street from the May Street/Arthur Street Intersection to Victoria Avenue will be closed to through traffic for the installation of a new storm sewer and associated watermain repairs. Please take alternate routes. The work is expected to take two to three weeks.
- Storm sewer work on Vigars street is scheduled to commence in September. This may result in some lane closures on Bay Street.
- Gore Street from Crawford Avenue to James Street S. will undergo stripping and repaving, along with installation of new curbs and gutters.
- Mary Street W. between Neebing Avenue and Crawford Place is slated for road and watermain construction. The road will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be available at each end of the construction zone.
- Storm sewer and paving work continues on the residential streets in the Mary Street neighbourhood: Holt Place, Georgina Bay and Nipigon Avenue.
- Brown Street from Brock Street to Walsh Street is slated for road reconstruction with new sewers and watermains. The curb and gutter will be replaced along with sections of sidewalks. The road will be open to local traffic, but closed during some of the deeper excavation work.
- Woodlawn Avenue, Ironwood Avenue and Kensington Drive will be closed to local traffic for installation of new storm sewers and replacement of existing watermains. The roads will be reconstructed complete with new curbs and gutters.
- Storm sewer construction in the Syndicate Avenue/Durban Street area is proceeding and is expected to be completed in September. Local access only with possible driveway disruption. The project will include detouring of traffic on Northern Avenue.
- Storm and sanitary sewer work is scheduled to commence on McIntosh Street between the Neebing/McIntyre Floodway and Southern Avenue. The area will be local access only.
Road, Street Lighting & Sidewalk Improvements
The next stage of the Golf Links Road project has commenced. The project includes new active transportation corridor development. Road construction and lane widening will take place between Linden Court and John Street. Golf Links Road will be closed to through traffic, and detours posted via Oliver Road/John Street and Balmoral Street. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre, businesses on Golf Links Road and the River Terrace residential subdivision will be accessible to local traffic via Oliver Road.
- Road reconstruction and widening for multi-use lane work continues on Hudson Avenue between Huron Avenue and Toledo Street. Watch for road closures as the work proceeds.
- Resurfacing work on Broadway Avenue between Glenwood Crescent and Highway 61 continues. Watch for road closures with local access only as work proceeds.
- Pavement resurfacing of Broad Oaks Place and Oaks Heights Place is scheduled to commence shortly. Watch for road closures with local access only as work proceeds.
- Pavement resurfacing of Hodder Avenue between Arundel Street and Highway 11/17 will be commencing shortly. Watch for road closures with local access only as the work proceeds. Some driveway disruption is expected.
- Replacement/rebuilding of traffic signals is expected to proceed at the intersection of James Street and Churchill Drive. Watch for lane closures and for the new four-way stop control as work proceeds.
- Road resurfacing at the intersection of West Riverdale Road and 20th Sideroad is expected to commence shortly. Watch for lane closures as the work proceeds.
- Conversion of Sandy Beach Road to gravel surface between Whiskey Jack Crescent and Grand Point Road will commence shortly. Watch for road closure with local access only as work proceeds.
- Culverts along the east leg of County Park Boulevard between York and Brant will be replaced during the month of August. The road will be closed and detours will be posted during construction.
- New & replacement sidewalk projects on Bay Street, sections of Humber Crescent and Mountdale Avenue are scheduled for this month. Local traffic only in the construction areas. Some driveway disruption is anticipated.
The above list includes major, traffic-affecting construction only. Other work, including sidewalk replacements and curb and gutter repairs, is scheduled for residential areas and other areas around the City. The schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
