Road construction
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Construction notice: University Subdivision, between Edinburgh Road South, Maple Street and Water Street, Forest Street
Notice date: December 5, 2025 What’s happening: In preparation for an upcoming sewer lining project, Pipeflo will be completing a CCTV sewer investigation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Why: As part of scheduled maintenance, the City will be lining aging sewer to extend its usable life span. When: Pipeflo is planning to begin…
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The final plan for St. George’s Square is ready!
You gave us a lot of feedback this summer on the proposed design for St. George’s Square. We’ve incorporated your suggestions and are presenting the final plan to Council on December 16. The Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program is a multi-year project focused on replacing aging sewers, watermains and other critical underground infrastructure (some over a…
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Construction notice: Borehole digging on Cassino Avenue, William Street and Industrial Street starting November 24
Notice date: November 24, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has begun studying the storm and sanitary sewers on Cassino Avenue, William Street and Industrial Street. As part of the study, Englobe Corp. will be digging boreholes, on the City’s behalf, to gather information about the existing geotechnical conditions within the project area. Why:…
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Construction notice: Suffolk Street West closed starting November 17
Notice date: November 10, 2025 Updated: December 5, 2025 What’s happening: D&J Lockhart Excavators Ltd. is installing underground water and sanitary pipes and repaving the road. The City is supporting this project by closing the road during construction. Why: This project supports a development project at 301 and 303 Suffolk Street West. For more information…
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Downtown Renewal (Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study)
Notice of Study Completion As part of the Downtown Renewal project, the City of Guelph has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study in the downtown core for the Macdonell Bridge and Allan’s Structures and Ward to Downtown pedestrian/cyclist crossing. This study was completed as a Schedule ‘B’ project, addressing Class EA Phases 1…
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Construction notice: College Avenue West lane shifts starting October 27
Notice date: October 24, 2025 What’s happening: Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. is removing and repairing concrete sidewalks and curbs constructing the entrance for the development project at 166-178 College Avenue West and restoring the boulevard. Why: This work supports a development project at 166-178 College Avenue West. When: Work starts on or about October 27…
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Lane reductions on Wyndham Street starting on September 8 and patios closing September 14
Before we can start construction on the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas will be replacing and upgrading below-ground infrastructure throughout Downtown. You’ll see lane reductions and sidewalk closures on Wyndham Street, Quebec Street and within St. George’s Square. Starting on September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below-ground…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and lane reduction starting September 15
Notice date: August 27, 2025 What’s happening: Starting the week of September 15, Alecta Utilities will begin replacing and upgrading below-ground electrical infrastructure. The work is being completed by Trans Power and involves underground work along Wyndham Street North. Every effort will be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre-…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and parking lane closure starting September 8
Notice date: August 27, 2025 What’s happening: Starting September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below- ground natural gas pipelines. The work is being completed by Aecon Utilities and involves underground work along: Every effort will be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre- construction conditions. We expect…
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Road work and lane reductions start in the north end of Downtown Guelph
Multiple streets are impacted including Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker Street We’re working to revitalize Downtown Guelph and we’re kicking off the summer with two projects that will impact streets in the north end of Downtown. You’ll notice local access only on Baker Street and overnight paving on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker…
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Lewis Road closed to through traffic
Guelph, Ont., June 19, 2025 – Lewis Road is closed to through traffic near the Guelph Junction Railway tracks until further notice due to safety concerns caused by road surface settlement over two culverts. The settlement has created a dip in the road that is not suitable for travel. The City is in the process…
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Construction notice: College Avenue infrastructure improvements Phase 2 starting July 2
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is working to replace and upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure, and design and construct protected cycling infrastructure on College Avenue from Janefield Avenue to Dundas Lane. Why: The project includes works identified in the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan. Existing cast iron watermain will…
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Construction notice: Section of East sidewalk closure on Delhi Street starting June 20
Notice date: June 18, 2025 What’s happening: Kieswetter Excavating needs to occupy the sidewalk on the east side of Delhi Street in front of 115 Delhi Street. Why: The sidewalk occupancy is needed to allow storage of materials from an excavation that is to be completed on private property near property line for the approved…
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Construction notice: Arkell Road lane shifts at Victoria Road South starting June 9
Notice date: June 2, 2025 Updated: June 12, 2025 What’s happening Percon Excavating Inc. is removing and installing new curb and asphalt along the boulevard along Arkell Road. Why The new curb install is part of the new design for the approved development at 388 Arkell Road. When The contractor will begin construction on or…
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Guelph to improve road safety and accessibility throughout 2025
Guelph, Ont., May 30, 2025 – The City is installing new traffic and bicycle signals, pedestrian crossovers, traffic calming measures and implementing Vision Zero Action Plan items across Guelph this year. These changes, including adding automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, will help improve road safety and accessibility for people getting around Guelph by walking, cycling,…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane closure starting April 28
Woodlawn Road to Speedvale Avenue West Notice date: April 17, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2025 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 1 spans from Woodlawn Road to Campbell Road and Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West.…
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Cork Street East lane reduction starting April 22
51 Cork Street East to Wyndham Street North Notice date: April 14, 2025 About the project Ersman Const. Inc. is removing and repairing concrete sidewalk to confirm the location of the sanitary service at 55 Cork Street East. For more information about this work, please contact Connor Behenna at [email protected]. The city is supporting this…
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Join us for a York Road construction open house on April 15
Guelph, Ont., April 7, 2025 – The City of Guelph is hosting an open house on April 15 about the next phase of York Road construction (Phase 4). As part of the ongoing York Road reconstruction project, the City will continue replacing aging sewer and water pipes, and making necessary improvements to the road. This…
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College Avenue West closure starting April 7
Westbound traffic, University Avenue West to Edinburgh Road South Notice date: March 28, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working to design and construct updated watermain infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, and protected cycling infrastructure on the north and south sides of College Avenue West from Janefield Avenue to Dundas Lane. Steed & Evans…
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City to begin building Emma Street to Earl Street bridge this spring
Notice date: March 13, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is set to begin construction on the Emma Street to Earl Street active transportation bridge this spring. Working with B.T. Engineering and Looby Builders Limited site preparation will begin the end of March and bridge construction is scheduled to start in April, weather…
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Overhead electrical work on Eramosa Road starting week of March 10
Eramosa Road across from 17, 22 Orchard Crescent Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution system along Eramosa Road, across from 17 Orchard Crescent and 22 Orchard Crescent. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, and conductor. As a part of the rebuild, the…
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Electrical work on Wyndham Street and York Road starting March 10
Wyndham Street South – South of Howitt Street to York Road Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution systems along Wyndham Street South and York Road, south of Howitt Street. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, conductor, and underground services. As a part…
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Dawn Avenue closure proposed to start March 17
Clairfields Drive West to Lowes Road West Notice date: February 12, 2025 Updated: February 24, 2025 About the project The contractor J-AAR Civil Infrastructures is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 42 Lowes Road West. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected].…
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Omar Street closure postponed to the end of March
Alma Street North to Raglan Street Notice date: February 10, 2025 Updated: February 18, 2025 About the project Sloot Construction is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 9 Omar Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. The City is supporting this…
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Alice Street closed starting April 7
Arthur Street to Huron Street Notice date: January 17, 2025 Updated: January 24, 2025 Due to Winter weather, the contractor has revised the start date from February 10 to April 7. About the project Earthx Contracting is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 25…
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Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph
Guelph, Ont., January 15, 2025 The City is aware of a water main break on Macdonnell at Wyndham Street North in Downtown Guelph. Our staff are working diligently to complete the repairs as soon as possible. While the situation is being handled, we encourage everyone to avoid the area until repairs are complete. There are…
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Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting March 4
Michener Road to Elmira Road Notice date: January 13, 2025 Updated: March 3, 2025 About the project Kieswetter is installing a water service near the City right of way and will occupy a lane along Woodlawn Road West. This service work is at 890 Woodlawn Road West. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Work begins…
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York Road re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road
Next stage of reconstruction starting in Spring 2025 Notice date: December 20, 2024 Thank you for your patience York Road has re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road as the City completes Phase 3 construction. This marks an important milestone for the York Road reconstruction project within the historic Ward neighbourhood. Thank you for your patience…
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Lowes Road storm sewer installation starting January 8
Gordon Street to Dawn Avenue Notice date: December 6, 2024 Updated: February 25, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working with Drexler Construction to install storm sewers along Lowes Road to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The storm sewers will be installed along Lowes Road and will connect to existing stormwater…
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Work on CNR Spurline Trail starting January 15
CNR Spurline Trail between Exhibition Street and London Road West Notice date: December 5, 2024 Updated: March 4, 2025 About the project The City is working with Communications and Cabling Contractors to install underground conduit and fibre optic cable along a portion of the CNR Spurline Trail, from Exhibition Street to London Road West. Work…
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Gas main replacement on Grove Street
From Metcalfe Street to 275 metres east of Metcalfe Street Notice date: October 11, 2024 About the project In advance of the reconstruction of Grove Street, the existing natural gas lines are scheduled to be replaced. The existing gas main has been identified to be replaced ahead of the upcoming reconstruction work scheduled for Spring…
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Dawson Road lane reductions starting October 7
Dawson Road at 135m south of Shelldale Crescent Notice date: September 26, 2024 Updated: November 20, 2024 About the project The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a new pedestrian crossover on the north leg of Dawson Road 135m south of Shelldale Crescent. Work begins October 7 Work is expected to begin on…
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Silvercreek Parkway North full closure starting August 30
Road closure: Silvercreek Parkway North from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: August 16, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 construction spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc.…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane reductions starting July 22
Phase 2: Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: July 15, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to upgrade the existing watermain…
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Muskoka Drive road closure starting June 10
Longfellow Avenue at Muskoka Drive Notice date: May 24, 2024 About the project The works being completed include constructing a new watermain on Longfellow Avenue and connecting to Muskoka Drive to service Phase 2 of the Nima Trails Subdivision. Work begins June 10 Work is anticipated to begin on Monday, June 10 and end on…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent closed starting May 16
Notice date: May 15, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 16 Work is expected to start on or about Thursday,…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent lane reductions starting May 7
Notice date: May 2, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 7 Work is expected to start on or about Tuesday,…
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Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures.
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Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North.