Road Closures

Please be advised that downtown roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Kenora Kinsmen Club Santa Claus Parade.

Traffic lights at the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Parsons Street will be disabled on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. for geotechnical drilling on Parsons Street and Minnesota Street. 

Please be advised that starting Friday evening, November 21, 2025, and continuing until further notice, the Keewatin Channel Bridge will have a vehicle weight limit due to scaffolding adjustments. Vehicles weighing up to 8,500 pounds, including passengers and cargo, may continue to use the bridge via the signalled alternating traffic in the Eastbound lane. All commercial vehicles weighing over 8,500 pounds must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

Please be advised that starting Friday, November 21, 2025, the Westbound lane of the Keewatin Channel Bridge will close for the next phase of the Bridge Repair and Recoating Project.

Please be advised that City crews will be working at the Main Street Christmas Tree location in preparation for the holiday season from November 18 to 21, 2025.

Please be advised that Norman Drive from Parsons Street to Third Avenue West will be closed to all traffic due to a watermain break until further notice.

The City of Kenora recently updated the News and Notices webpage. During the update, a technical error caused all website subscribers to receive a re-notification for recent news posts. We emphasize that there was no security breach or hacking. We appreciate your interest in staying informed and are taking steps to prevent similar issues in the future. Thank you for your patience as we continue to enhance our website.

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Rabbit Lake Road between Mellick Avenue and Universal Drive on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. for ditching work. 

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Transmitter Road, between 101 and 215 Transmitter Road, on Wednesday, November 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. for ditching work. 

Please be advised that the back lane of Sixteenth Avenue North and Seventh Avenue North will be closed intermittently on Monday, November 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. to repair a storm drain.