The following Sault Ste. Marie roads will undergo reconstruction this season:

McNabb Street / South Market Street Extension – widening McNabb Street to five lanes at Black Road and extending South Market Street north across Trunk Road to meet McNabb Street. The work will span two construction seasons. Traffic on Trunk Road at the new intersection will be reduced to two lanes periodically during the 2010 construction season.

Shannon Road – Wellington Street to Trunk Road – full reconstruction including: storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, road, sidewalk, and Hub Trail. The road will be closed from Capp Street to Trunk Road except to local traffic. The project is scheduled for completion by August 2010.

Third Line East Extension – this project is required to service the new hospital, and involves the full reconstruction of Third Line from Great Northern Road to People’s Road. Portions of the road will be closed periodically.

Broadview Drive Storm Sewer – a storm sewer will be installed from Atwater Street to Arden Street. The road will be closed except to local traffic during construction.

South Market Street – Boundary Road to Chambers Avenue - full reconstruction, including: storm sewers, watermain, road, and sidewalk. The road will be closed during the construction period except to local traffic.

Wellington Street East – East Street to Simpson Street - this road was reconstructed in 2009. Outstanding work includes final asphalt paving and property restoration. This project should be complete by July 2010.

Second Line/Great Northern Road Right Turn Lane (Northeast Quadrant) - a new right turn lane will be constructed from westbound Second Line to northbound Great Northern Road. This project will take place from July to September. A single lane on Great Northern Road and on Second Line will be closed periodically. Motorists should expect delays during construction.

The following resurfacing projects are scheduled for completion:

Northern Avenue from North Street to Reid Street – the road will remain open to traffic.

Old Garden River Road from Third Line to Approximately 900m north – will remain open during construction.

Two bridges will also be reconstructed:

Town Line Road Bridge south of Base Line - the road will be closed during construction.

Highway 17 Root River Bridges - reduced to one lane controlled with traffic signals.

Aqueduct repairs scheduled for this summer will include:

Fort Creek Aqueduct Crossing at Alexandra Street (50m east of John Street) – the road will be closed at this location.

Central Creek Aqueduct Crossing at Young Street / Central Street Intersection – The road will be closed at this intersection.

Residents should watch for construction signage throughout the city and expect delays and detours – please drive with extreme caution for the protection of our workers.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie thanks citizens for their patience and understanding this construction season.