The City of Sault Ste. Marie advises motorists that Queen Street, between East Street and Brock Street, will be closed from 8 a.m. November 13 to November 18, 2026, until the end of the day. The closure is needed to accommodate the demolition of a privately owned building at 610 – 612 Queen Street. Based on a third-party engineering firm’s report, the demolition is being undertaken by the property owner due to structural and safety concerns with the building.
During the closure, Queen Street between East Street and Brock Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian access through the area will be maintained. The municipal parking lot near Albert Street will remain open. Businesses are encouraged to direct customers to available municipal parking wherever possible.
The temporary closure coincides with ongoing construction at the intersection of East Street and Queen Street. Final pipe work is underway, followed by watermain testing and road reconstruction. The contractor is working to complete the remaining construction activities to provide access for the downtown holiday events and to complete the remaining roadwork in preparation for the winter season.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time. Pedestrians and drivers are reminded to exercise caution in the area and follow all posted signage and traffic control measures.