Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

North Shore Drive is closed to traffic. 

S. Broom Street is open to 2-way traffic.  (No northbound left from Broom onto John Nolen Drive, only southbound turns)

Path users will be directed to the new path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive.

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

Image description: North Shore Drive path will close between Bedford st and John Nolen Drive, use new path on northwest side of John Nolen Drive.

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News Releases

  • Traffic Pattern Changes for Next Phase of John Nolen Drive Reconstruction

    Overnight on Monday, July 13, into Tuesday morning, July 14, the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will move into its next major phase as traffic shifts from the existing northbound roadway onto the newly constructed southbound lanes.To…

  • Street Closure for the Fete De Marquette 2026

    Two streets will be closed for the Fete De Marquette event at McPike Park starting the evening of Thursday, July 9.

  • N Broom St Slip Lane Closure

    From Tuesday 7/7 to Sunday 7/19, the left turn slip lane from N Broom St to W Gorham St will be closed by Findorff to complete restoration work for the private development project at that location. During this time:The left lane of N Broom St…

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