The City of Timmins, Growth and Infrastructure Dept., wishes to advise motorists of a temporary road closure on Hwy. 655 immediately north of the Algonquin Blvd. intersection.

Start time: Monday, October 26, 2026 for approximately 3 days.

The closure is required to complete road crossings for the installation of new traffic signals.

Traffic Restrictions and Detour:

- southbound heavy truck traffic traveling on Hwy. 655 will detour using Laforest Rd., connecting to Riverside Dr. via Shirley St.

- southbound vehicles will detour using Ross Ave.

- access northbound for vehicles turning left from Algonquin or traveling straight through the intersection from the Shoppers Drug Mart / LCBO Plaza

Access Maintained:

- the northbound access ramp to Hwy. 655 will remain open for vehicles traveling westbound on Algonquin Blvd.

- access to Your Independent Grocer, Harvey's / Swiss Chalet, and Gillies Lake parking will be maintained.

Detour signage will be posted along the designate routes. 

The City of Timmins thanks residents and motorists for their continued patience will work is completed.