Natural gas work by Enbridge Gas has closed the Algoma Street and Waverley Street intersection in Thunder Bay for three weeks,starting Tuesday, May 19. The closure, which will last until Sunday, June 7, affects all lanes of Algoma Street S. and Waverley Street.. According to the City of Thunder Bay and Enbridge Gas, measures will be implemented to minimize disruption for motorists and pedestrians.

Enbridge Gas' Scheduled Work on Natural Gas Distribution System

As Enbridge Gas performs scheduled work on a portion of its natural gas distribution system, the intersection will be closed to allow for road consttruction, road rehabilitation, sidewalk construction, and bridge, culvert, and stormwater works. The report says that crews will be on site between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including weekends, from Tuesday, May 19 to Sunday, June 7.

Impact on Motorists and Pedestrians

The closure affects all northbound and southbound lanes of Algoma Street S., between Park Avenue in the south and Red River Road in the north, as well as all eastbound and westbound lanes of Waverley Street between Secord Street in the east and Red River Road in the west. According to the City of Thunder Bay and Enbridge Gas, measures will be implemented to minimize disruption for motorists and pedestrians during the period.

Essential Work for the Community

While this work is essential to the community, it can result in travel delays. as the report says, the City of Thunder Bay and Enbridge Gas are working to minimize disruption, but motorists and pedestrians should expect delays during the three-week closure.