Category: Road construction
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Greengate Road, Valleyview Drive, and Sunset Road starting July 4
Notice date: June 27, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks, adjusting storm grates, manhole covers, and valves, as well as repairing the asphalt road surface. Why: This project is part of the…
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Construction notice: Paving preparation work on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street, and Elizabeth Street
Notice date: June 27, 2025 What’s happening: We’re completing paving preparation work on Norfolk Street, Woolwich Street and Elizabeth Street as part of the Downtown Annual Paving Program. This work includes repairs to curbs, sidewalks and manholes in the area. Once completed, we’ll repave these roads. Why: This work will help make it easier for…
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Construction notice: Lane reductions on Silvercreek Parkway North starting June 9
Notice date: June 26, 2025 What’s happening We’re replacing traffic signals at the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Greengate Road. Why We’re replacing aging traffic signals to keep you moving safely around Guelph. When We’ll begin work on or about June 9, and we expect all work to be completed by the end of…
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Construction notice: Ottawa Crescent closed starting July 10
Notice date: June 24, 2025 What’s happening Drexler Construction Ltd. is upgrading the underground water pipes and then repaving the road at 84 Ottawa Crescent. Why This construction supports a development project at 84 Ottawa Crescent. When Construction starts on or around July 10, and we expect the work to be completed by July 24,…
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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: Baker Street lanes reduced starting June 23
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: We’re finishing the work on the Baker Street roadway starting with new asphalt, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Once complete, the street will be complete with trees, furnishings and lighting. Why: We’re upgrading Baker Street as part of the complete transformation of the Baker District. Once the finishing work…
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Construction notice: Oxford Street sidewalk closure starts June 26
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: Thoume Construction is installing a new underground water pipe on Oxford Street. Why: The new pipe will allow for upgraded water services at 153 and 157 Yorkshire Street North. When: Construction starts on or around June 26, and we expect the work to be completed by June 27…
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Construction notice: Yorkshire Street North closure on July 2
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: Thoume Construction is removing an underground water pipe along Yorkshire Street North and repaving the road, between Oxford Street and Liverpool Street. Why: A new underground water pipe is being installed to provide upgraded water services at 153 and 157 Yorkshire Street North along Oxford Street. When: Construction…
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Construction notice: Downey Road lane shifts starting June 17
Notice date: June 13, 2025 What’s happening: The City is installing wildlife exclusion fencing at existing wildlife crossings on Downey Road between Hanlon Creek Boulevard and Laird Road. Additionally, gravel will be placed in the existing crossings to further support animal movements. Why: This work is part of an environmental initiative to improve wildlife safety…
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Construction notice: Newstead Street closed starting June 16
Notice date: June 13, 2025 What’s happening: Ableson Contracting Ltd. is installing water and sewer pipes, and repaving the road surface. Why: This project supports a development project at 10 Newstead Street. When: Construction starts on or around June 16, and we expect the work to be completed by June 27, weather permitting. Changes during…
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Construction notice: Section of Southgate Drive lane closure starting June 23
Notice date: June 9, 2025 What’s happening: Ace Canada Construction is installing a median on Southgate Drive. Why: This project supports a development project at 705 Southgate Drive. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work is expected to start on or about Monday, June 23 and we expect all work to…
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Construction notice: Woodlawn Road West lane reductions from Edinburgh Road North to Silvercreek Parkway North starting June 9
Notice date: June 5, 2025 What’s happening: City contractor ‘CCC’ will be conducting installation of underground ducts, cables, and vaults on the northwest side of Woodlawn Road West between Edinburgh Road North and Silvercreek Parkway North. Why: This installation is part of creating an internal fiber network for City operations. Once completed, this network will…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Queen Street, Derry Street, and Pearl Street starting June 9
Notice date: June 3, 2025 Updated: June 10, 2025 Queen Street (Derry Street to Eramosa Road) Derry Street (Arthur Street to Delhi Street) Pearl Street (King Street to Arthur Street) What’s happening The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Dodds Avenue, Armstrong Street, Balsarroch Place, and Bell Avenue starting June 9
Notice date: June 2, 2025 Updated: June 10, 2025 Dodds Avenue (York Road to end) Armstrong Avenue (York Road to end) Balsarroch Place (Armstrong Avenue to Dodds Avenue) Bell Avenue (Dodds Avenue to Brockville Avenue) What’s happening The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction…
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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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Construction notice: Lane reductions on Gordon Street between Lowes Road and Clairfields Drive starting on or about June 9 for 3 weeks
Notice date: May 26, 2025 What’s happening: JAAR Excavating is removing water and sewer services and repaving the sections of road removals between Lowes Road and Clairfields Drive for the development at 42 Lowes Road. Lanes will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes of traffic. One lane in each direction will be maintained. Why:…
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Annual Paving Program – Maplewood Drive
Edinburgh Street South to End Notice date: May 20, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks, adjusting storm grates, manhole covers, and valves, as well as repairing the asphalt road surface. This…
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Speedvale Avenue West lane reductions begin May 20
Elmira Road North to Imperial Road North Notice date: May 14, 2025 About the project The City is completing minor roadwork repairs taking place on the roadway to resolve settlement concerns. The Speedvale Avenue West Multi-Use Path project is being completed by resolving outstanding issues within the project area. Work begins May 20 Work will…
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Grove Street reconstruction starts May 26
Metcalfe Street to 300 metres east of Metcalfe Street Notice date: May 9, 2025 About the project Work includes upgrades to sewers, the watermain, sidewalks, retaining walls as well as road resurfacing to maintain a state of good repair. This project also includes a retaining wall rehabilitation 50 metres east of Regent Street. Construction starts…
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York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 starts May 20
Watson Parkway to Skyway Drive Notice date: May 9, 2025 About the project As part of the York Road Phase 4 project, the City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to reconstruct York Road and complete infrastructure upgrades between Watson Parkway and the eastern City limit (near Skyway Drive). Work includes sewer repairs, watermain upgrades,…
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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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Road repairs and paving on Sleeman Avenue, Ajax Street, Kenwood Crescent, Chase Street, and Heath Road begins week of April 21
Sleeman Avenue (Paisley Road to end), Ajax Street (Sleeman Avenue to Silvercreek Parkway North), Kenwood Crescent (Sleeman Avenue to Sleeman Avenue), Chase Street (Sleeman Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue), Heath Road (Paisley Road to end) Notice date: April 9, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for…
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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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Construction begins on Wellington Street East in April
Between Gordon Street and Wyndham Street South Notice date: March 28, 2025 About the project The Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project is a simple project that will lead to big results. This project will allow the City to alleviate capacity restrictions in our overburdened infrastructure and open development opportunities within Downtown Guelph, south…
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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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Wyndham Street temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures starting February 11
Woolwich Street to Carden Street Notice date: February 14, 2025 About the project Please be advised that Enbridge Gas will be relocating and upgrading below-ground natural gas pipelines. This work will be undertaken by Aecon Utilities and involves borehole drilling and digging along Wyndham Street North from Carden Street to Woolwich Street. Every effort will…
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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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Boathouse retaining wall rehabilitation begins November 1
116 Gordon Street Notice date: October 28, 2024 About the project The City of Guelph has contracted Beton to undertake repairs and rehabilitate the existing concrete retaining wall along the north edge of the Speed River in front of the Boathouse Tea Room. The construction work will involve repair of the existing structure, removal of…
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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.