Posts Tagged ‘highway’

Exploring Public Transportation in Northern Ontario – Share Your Input

Exploring Public Transportation in Northern Ontario – Share Your Input

Winter, summer, spring and fall, one of the most common topics for calls and letters my office receives is in regard to transportation concerns. This isn’t surprising given that so many of us have to travel often for business, recreation, medical and other reasons. People contact me to express [Read more]

UPDATE (01.11.15) : Nipigon River Bridge

UPDATE (01.11.15) : Nipigon River Bridge

01.11.15 THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 11/17, at the Nipigon River Bridge is open to single lane traffic. Safety is our top priority. Motorists are reminded to obey and follow all traffic signage and flag persons for the safety of both [Read more]

MTO Worker Struck By Motor Vehicle On Highway 17

MTO Worker Struck By Motor Vehicle On Highway 17

MARATHON, ON – Wednesday February 18, 2015 around 2:25pm Marathon/Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a person being hit by a motor vehicle on Highway 17, 24km west of White River. A 47 year old female MTO plow truck driver was struck while parked in a snow [Read more]

Northwestern Ontario Construction Wraps-up for the Season

Northwestern Ontario Construction Wraps-up for the Season

Highway Construction Improves Roads, Bridges and Creates Jobs in Northwestern Ontario Ontario continues to expand and improve highways throughout Northern Ontario, creating and sustaining more than 5,500 construction jobs annually while making travel safer and more efficient for families, visitors [Read more]

Where’s the Salt – Safety and Winter Roads Is Manitouwadge Hwy 614 Being Acceptably Maintained?

Where’s the Salt – Safety and Winter Roads Is Manitouwadge Hwy 614 Being Acceptably Maintained?

MANITOUWADGE, ON – OntarioNewsNorth.com received a call from a concerned Manitouwadge resident last month in regards to the maintenance of Highway 614, more specifically what seemed to be a lack of salt at the township’s sand dome at crosstown (Sault Road) and the caller’s feeling [Read more]

Spring Driving Safety

Spring Driving Safety

OPP REMIND DRIVERS TO STAY SAFE With the recent spring like conditions our highways are clear and dry allowing for safe traveling. Often with these dry conditions drivers concentrate less on good driving habits and more on getting to their destination. Members of the OPP Highway Safety Division [Read more]

Terrace Bay Signage

Terrace Bay Signage

The highway signage for the downtown revitalization project was erected last week with a total of 8 new signs installed that showcase what Terrace Bay has to offer.  The signs consist of a new Municipal welcome signs on either side of the Township and 3 highway billboards for the Terrace Bay [Read more]

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