Ontario Provincial Police in Thunder Bay have charged a driver with impaired driving following an aggressive driving incident in a construction zone on Highway 61 south of the airport.
Incident details
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on June 24, 2026, in a construction zone on Highway 61 south of the airport. Police responded to reports of an aggressive driver and found the driver showed signs of impairment.
The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving. The OPP did not release the name of the driver, but confirmed the individual was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while driving through a construction zone.
Public safety concerns
Construction zones are high-risk areas for workers and motorists. Impaired driving in such zones significantly increases the danger. According to the OPP, the driver's actions posed a serious threat to workers and other drivers.
Police remind the public that impaired driving remains a leading cause of preventable deaths on Ontario roads. The OPP urges anyone witnessing aggressive or impaired driving to report it immediately.
