Road Closures

Snow Removal and Road Closure, Second Street South

Please be advised snow removal operations will take place on Friday, December 13, on Second Street South between Park Street and Eighth Avenue South. 

This portion of Second Street South will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

The work plan may be adjusted if there are weather changes or if emergencies and other snow event priorities develop. 

Signs will be posted in the snow removal area to indicate ‘No Parking’ zones.  Vehicles parked in a signed snow removal zone may be ticketed and towed at...

Temporary Road Closures for Santa Claus Parade

Kenora Kinsmen Club hosts its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 30. Downtown streets within the parade route along First Street South, Chipman Street, Park Street, Second Street South, and Main Street South, will be temporarily closed from approximately 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on November 30.

We kindly ask those attending the parade to park in designated areas that do not interfere with the parade route. Additionally, please ensure there is enough space for emergency vehicles to pass...

Fourth Avenue South Road Closure

Please be advised that Fourth Avenue South between Second Street South and Third Street South will be closed for hydro pole work on Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

The back lane to the east of Fourth Avenue South will remain open. 

Questions or concerns should be directed to Tyler Barker, Synergy North, at 807-467-8020. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this work.

Portage Bay Closure Following Detailed Condition Assessment

The Portage Bay Bridge is closed until further notice after a thorough conditional assessment found the bridge no longer safe for vehicle or pedestrian access.

The City advises that this closure is expected to be longer-term as we work towards necessary repairs.

During the week of October 21, the Portage Bay Bridge underwent a thorough conditional assessment conducted by a third-party engineer. The City undertakes regular assessments of its bridges on a schedule.

The preliminary results from this...

Portage Bay Bridge Closure Continues for Assessment and Repair Works

Please be advised that Portage Bay Bridge will remain closed to all vehicles and pedestrians while the bridge assessment work continues. An update on the closure status will be provided next week. 

Motorists are advised to continue following the detour routes. 

The streetlights remain turned off along the bridge and the south shoreline. 

Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure work and attention to those working on the bridge.