Junction Creek, Sudbury

Project Update

Season Start-up - May 5, 2026

Junction Creek Reconstruction and Reprofiling

The City of Greater Sudbury will be continuing improvements to Junction Creek from 60 metres north of the Leslie Street Bridge to Wilma Street.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund and will make Junction Creek more resilient to the effects of climate change.

Construction by the City’s contractor, Denis Gratton Construction, will begin in May, 2026, and is expected to be phased over two construction seasons with completion expected in November, 2027.

Work will typically take place during daylight hours Monday to Friday. Weekend or night work may be required.

Project Manager:
Kevin Reynish
705-919-2089

Construction Details:

For the 2026 construction season, work is planned from north of the Leslie Street Bridge to Wilma Street and may be adjusted depending on the progress of the work
An increase in construction traffic is expected along designated haul routes on Mountain, Leslie, King Murray, Percy and Bond Streets
The creek bed will be excavated to improve the operation of storm sewers, minimize potential risks of flooding and enhance stormwater management
Fish habitat will be improved with the introduction of a new rocky bottom to the creek
The creek banks will be regraded to improve slope stability and reduce impacts of erosion, protecting adjacent properties
Invasive plant species will be removed where possible and replaced with native species. Existing municipal infrastructure for water, sanitary and stormwater services will be relocated to reduce any negative impacts to the creek and improve access for future maintenance; and
The Junction Creek Waterway Park Trail will be temporarily closed to pedestrians in the area where the 2026 construction season work is planned

Project Timeline: