Road Reports

The scene has been cleared. 

Earlier on Wednesday morning, traffic travelling southbound on the QEII highway slowed to a crawl after an animal was hit between Airdrie and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station. 

RCMP was on the scene, though no other emergency crews were present at the time. One car was observed to be in the left-hand shoulder lane. 

Drivers were asked to exercise caution.

OPP officers in northwestern Ontario say they’ve received multiple reports of vehicles illegally passing school buses since students returned to class for the 2022-2023 school year.

“This is a very dangerous act that could have fatal consequences if an innocent child is crossing the roadway. Police are reminding all drivers to slow down and to pay attention to the roadway,” said the OPP, in a prepared release.

Two lengthy road closures are set to cause a number of delays and detours around the Dryden community.

The City of Dryden says the north and southbound lanes of Duke Street will be closed at various times until September 29, as crews work to replace traffic lights along the highway.

Closures include:

- Casimir Avenue – until Sep. 26 at 12 p.m.
- Memorial Avenue – Sep. 26 at 12 p.m. to Sep. 27 at 12 p.m.
- Earl Avenue – Sep. 27 at 12 p.m. to Sep. 28 at 12 p.m.
- Van Horne Avenue – Sep. 28 at 12 p.m. to Sep. 29 at 12 p.m.

Another road closure is set to cause delays today in Dryden.

The City of Dryden says Third Street will be closed between Grand Trunk Avenue and Cecil Avenue to traffic today until 4 p.m., as crews work to complete repairs to the water distribution system.

Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the public for their cooperation. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact them at 807-223-2367.

Dryden drivers are warned once again of road work that’s scheduled to shut down the King Street Underpass.

The City of Dryden says the Underpass will be closed to all traffic today between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., as crews work to complete repairs to the roadway.

Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the public for their cooperation. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call their office at 807-223-2367.

Dryden drivers are warned of delays in the First Street area today.

The City of Dryden says First Street, from Myrtle Avenue to Mary Avenue, will be closed to traffic today until 5 p.m., as crews work to complete repairs to the area’s water distribution system.

Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience, and anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call them at 807-223-2367.
 

Kenora residents are warned of more construction work and delays in the Lakeside area today.

The City of Kenora says Titan Contractors will be completing water work on Seventh Avenue South and Eighth Street South today, closing Eighth Street South until 5 p.m.

Until then, residents are asked to detour through Ninth Street South and Sixth Avenue South.

Kenora residents are advised of a road closure on Ninth Street North today.

The City of Kenora says Ninth Street North, between Houghton Road and Artillery Way, will be closed to all traffic for the remainder of the day today, as crews work in the area.

That’s the roadway between the end of the Lake of the Woods Cemetery and up the hill to the 116th Armories. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.

The City of Kenora thanks the public for their cooperation during the work.

Residents travelling through the Dryden area are warned of delays on Highway 17, east of the community.

The City of Dryden says road repairs will be taking place on Highway 17, east of the Duke Street Overpass to the East Welcome Sign, every day until 7 p.m. through September 19.

The city says traffic control will be in place to maintain one lane of traffic with alternating east and west traffic flows. The sidewalk will also be closed to pedestrian traffic during this time, and alternate routes are recommended to avoid delays.

The City of Kenora says work is continuing to reopen a number of roadways, docks and pieces of infrastructure after this spring’s nearly record-breaking rainfall, water levels and flooding.

The city says their Municipal Emergency Control Group, along with staff, are inspecting infrastructure that’s been affected by the high water levels to ensure it’s safe for public use.

The city says these inspections are being prioritized, and include wharfs, docks, roadways and more.