Striking teachers plan to march through downtown Sudbury on Wednesday, say Greater Sudbury Police Service, advising the public of possible traffic disruptions in the afternoon.
“Approximately 500 members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation will be having an organized March starting at 3:30 p.m. from the Steelworkers Hall located at 66 Brady St.,” the police release said. “The march will move up the eastbound lanes of Brady Street to the intersection at Minto Street.”
From there, marchers will continue north up Minto Street and then eastbound on Larch Street, up the Rainbow District School Board's office at 69 Young St.
“Young Street will be completely shut down for approximately 30 minutes between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. as members rally at that location,” the release said.
Then around 5:45 p.m., marchers are expected to head back to the Steelworkers Hall using the same route.
Motorists are warned that between 3:30-4 p.m., the following roads will be closed:
- - East and West bound lanes from 66 Brady St. to Minto Street;
- - Broadway Street;
- - Larch Street between Minto Street and Young Street; and,
- - Minto Street between Brady Street and Larch Street;
- - Larch Street between Minto Street and Young Street;
- - Minto Street between Brady Street and Larch Street; and,
- - Westbound lanes of Brady Street.
"The Greater Sudbury Police Service respects the right of everyone to gather in a peaceful assembly and exercise their right of expression,” the release said. “During this rally/march, the event may interrupt the normal flow of traffic. Members of the GSPS will be present, working with organizers to ensure the safe and orderly movement of traffic and the rally participants.”
To minimize disruptions, anyone travelling in the area Wednesday afternoon “is encouraged to take an alternate route if possible. The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation.”
