Prior to the construction of the bypasses, Highway17 followed what is now Municipal Road 55 (Lorne Street) into Sudbury from the west, while Highway69 followed what is now Municipal Road46 (Regent Street) into the city from the south.
Prior to the development of the bypasses, Highway17 traversed what is now Municipal Road 55 (Lorne Street) into Sudbury from the western side, while Highway69 entered the city via what is now Municipal Road 46 (Regent Street) from the southern direction.