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Street and Bridge Washing Traffic Delays

Please be advised that starting Monday, May 29, City crews will be performing street and bridge washing beginning at 4:00 a.m., weekdays, for the next few weeks.

Bridge washing will take place between 4:00 and 8:00 a.m. While crews are working on the bridges, there will be traffic delays.

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this maintenance work.

City Transit Service Cancellation

Please be advised that Transit service is cancelled until further notice due to mechanical issues, as of May 25, 2023.

First Student is working to have the bus repaired to resume service as quickly as possible. 

We recognize the difficulty the interruptions cause the ridership and apologize for the short notice cancellation.

Coney Island Seasonal Water Service

Please be advised the Coney Island seasonal water service is turned on; however, due to repairs and upgrades, a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory is in effect as of May 15, 2023. City crews hand-delivered a Boil Water Advisory notice to water customers on Coney Island.

Due to repairs or upgrades, the safety of the drinking water cannot be guaranteed.

All water from taps should be boiled for at least one minute, if it is used for human consumption.

Boiling removes harmful bacteria in the water that...

Unidirectional Flushing Program

Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, May 30, Velocity Water Services Inc. will be performing a Unidirectional Flushing Program on the City of Kenora watermain system.

Flushing will take place over the next six weeks, Monday through Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the area outlined in red on the map below.

During the flushing process, there should be no interruptions to water service. Common and temporary effects of the flushing process include a slight drop in water pressure and...

Railway Street Road Improvements and Traffic Delays

Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing road improvements on Railway Street commencing Thursday, May 25, and continuing until the end of July 2023.  

The roadway will remain open to traffic during the construction process; however, residents should expect some delays when travelling through the area due to traffic control.  

Titan Contractors thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during the closures.