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.
Before the construction of the by-passes, Highway17 followed what is now Municipal Road 55 (Lorne Street) into Sudbury from the west, whereas Highway69 followed what is now Municipal Road46 (Regent Street) into the city from the south.