Contractors for the Connecting Link are wrapping up line painting on Algonquin Blvd. between the Mattagami Bridge and Mountjoy St. intersection this week.
Work on Segment 7 continues with blasting of the storm and water trench, which will facilitate installation of underground infrastructure.
Crews on Segment 2 of the Connecting Link between Shirley St. and Government Rd. have started work on catch basins and concrete installation on the south side of Riverside Dr. Beginning next Tuesday, August 08, work will move to the Walmart and Emerald St. intersection and include culvert replacement, lighting upgrades, and asphalt preparation. Work is anticipated to happen over 2-3 days. The entrance to Walmart will be kept open at all times with minor lane reductions.
Commercial motor vehicles are reminded that the detour along Shirley St. to Laforest Rd. remains in effect.
The City of Timmins thanks residents and business owners for their continued patience as we work through a busy construction season.