Lambton road work to shut down Front Street in Sarnia

August 2, 2023

If you’re headed to Sarnia’s waterfront in mid-August, you won’t be able use Front Street.

Lambton County is planning to fix the railroad track crossing and repave the road from August 14 until the end of September.

Officials say there will be access to Centennial Park at Nelson Street and there will be access to businesses in the area as well. But the intersection of London Road and Front will be closed for a couple of days to complete the work.

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