Road Closures

Fourteenth Avenue North Improvement Project

Please be advised that road and sidewalk improvements will begin on Fourteenth Avenue North on Monday, July 15, closing the road to all traffic and pedestrians.

The improvement work will be completed in two phases. The first phase takes place between Eighth Street North and Sixth Street North. The second phase will extend up to Ninth Street North. Detour routes will be in place.

Only local traffic will be permitted through the work site.

Sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians.

City transit bus...

Tenth Street Storm Works and Road Improvement

Please be advised that on Monday, June 17, Moncrief Construction Limited (MCL) will begin storm work and road improvements on Tenth Street in Keewatin from Ottawa Street to Highway 17. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August 2024. 

Sections of Tenth Street will be closed at different times throughout the project, and detour routes will be in place. Local traffic will be permitted. Pedestrians will be diverted around the work area when it is necessary to close the sidewalks. Signs will...

Mikado Avenue and Tenth Street North Project

Please be advised that on Monday, April 29, Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will begin completing surface, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades on Mikado Avenue, from Tenth Street North, and Tenth Street North from Mikado Avenue to Rupert Street. The project is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024. 

The street and sidewalks will be closed during construction activities. See the map for the traffic detour plans.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Titan Contractors at...

Park Street Water and Sewer Upgrade Project

Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing surface, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades on Park Street, from Tenth Avenue South to Maple Street, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024. 

The project's initial stage involves breaking rock on Park Street. Residents in the immediate area may experience loud noises. 

The street will be closed during construction activities. See the map for the traffic detour plans. 

If...

Pothole Works

Normal winter weather fluctuations in Northwestern Ontario create perfect conditions for spring pothole formation. Our Roads Division takes steps to quickly repair potholes. Potholes become much more prevalent during the spring due to the freeze/thaw cycle. Water seeps into cracks in the pavement, saturating the soil underneath. Temperatures drop and the water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing up the asphalt. The constant traffic load breaks the asphalt causing surface holes. Further...