Some roads, walkways and infrastructure are about to be spruced up in Thunder Bay.
The city says it is spending $18-million to improve a variety of areas, which means there will be road closures, or delays, over the course of the next month.
Here’s the rundown of where money will be spent.
Sewer and watermain work, and road construction
· Donald Street, from Selkirk Street South to Brunswick Street South, for storm sewer construction – will be closed to through traffic, with local access only
· Heath Street, from Francis Street South to Brock Street South, for storm sewer construction, and road and drainage improvements
· Simpson Street, from Pacific Avenue to Southern Avenue – closed to northbound traffic
· Southern Avenue between May Street and Brodie Street for watermain replacement, new curbing and sidewalks, lighting and repaving – will be closed to through traffic, with local access to Dairy Queen entrance from May Street
· Minnesota Street from Pacific Avenue to Southern Avenue for sewer and water construction, road rehabilitation, curb/gutter and sidewalks – will be closed in both directions for twelve weeks
· Fort William Road from Queen Street to Water Street for watermain work and resurfacing – closed for eight weeks, local traffic only
· Donald Street from Waterloo Street to Tarbutt Street North for new storm sewer and resurfacing – closed for four weeks, local traffic only
· Amelia Street East, from Edward Street to Ford Street for watermain, storm and sanitary sewer replacement – closed for 12 weeks, local traffic only
· Grey Crescent for storm separation and watermain replacement
· Tupper Street from Jean Street to Prospect Avenue for watermain, storm and sanitary sewer replacement, until October
Road, street lighting, bridge and sidewalk improvements
· New pedestrian crossovers to be implemented at these intersections: Court Street North and McVicar Street, Pioneer Drive and Wyndale Street, and Neebing Avenue and Mary Street West
· Neebing Avenue from Mary Street West to Francis Street West, for new sidewalk construction—watch for work-zone closures and northbound detours on Neebing Avenue
· Neebing River Trail from Ford Street to Legion Track Drive for multi-use trail reconstruction
· New multi-use trail construction off Balmoral Street through Chapples Park and Conservatory connecting to Dease Street
· Boulevard Lake Tennis Courts for reconstruction of the tennis court
· Fort William Road between Main Street and Lakehead Landing entrance for street light duct repairs—watch for lane closures
· Arthur Street and Ford Street for new traffic signals
· Parking lot at Market Square, Prince Arthur’s Landing, for eight weeks
· Possible intermittent closures of Water Street in vicinity of Marina Park Overpass
· Possible intermittent lane closures on Balmoral Street for line painting
The above list includes major, traffic-affecting construction. Other work, including sidewalk replacements and curb and gutter repairs, is scheduled for residential areas and other areas around the City. Schedules are subject to change.
The fall season often brings community events, resulting in temporary street closures. Residents are reminded to obey detours and drive with extra care in the vicinity of these closures.
Temporary street closures for events will be in effect:
· Whiskey Jack Crescent, from Chippewa Park to Sandy Beach Road on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 am to 1 pm for The Chippewa Challenge
· Red River Road, in both directions from Court Street to St. Paul Street, on Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 3 for teardown of the Waterfront BIA StrEATery & Marketplace
