Thunder Bay, Ont., enforces new truck route Oct. 1
Thunder Bay’s new designated truck route (DTR) bylaw takes effect Oct. 1, redirecting most heavy trucks to the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 11/17) instead of Dawson Road or Arthur Street. Exceptions apply for local deliveries.
“Redirecting heavy truck traffic to Highway 11/17 is a strategic move that prioritizes the safety of our residents while preserving the integrity of our local roads,” Kayla Dixon, commissioner of infrastructure and operations said in a news release.
An engineering assessment completed in 2024 validated earlier traffic findings, and city council subsequently approved the bylaw.
The DTR is intended to improve public safety by reducing truck-related risks, shift traffic to the highway, and still allow local deliveries to support businesses.
Signs are being installed by the Ministry of Transportation and the city to guide drivers, while police will enforce the new rules.
City staff are also working with the trucking industry to ensure carriers and drivers clearly understand the changes.
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