Category Archives: Road construction

Castlebury Drive to Lois Lane About the project The City is working with Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins December 12 Work is expected to start on or about December 12 and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions There will be lane reductions on Deerpath Drive during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) Construction activities and equipment… Continue reading Construction notice: Deerpath Drive lane reduction starting December 12

Gordon Street to Martin Avenue About the project The City is working with Civil-Link Inc. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins December 9 Work is expected to start on or about December 9 and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Forbes Avenue closed Forbes Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. There will be no through access at 12 Forbes Avenue. Pedestrian access The south sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians at 12 Forbes Avenue during construction. Property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.).… Continue reading Construction notice: Forbes Avenue closed starting December 9

Stevenson Street South to Victoria Road South About the project DST Consulting Engineers Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on York Road. Work involves the drilling of boreholes. Performing this investigation is part of the York Road Reconstruction project. It will give the project team an accurate understanding of the subsurface of the roadway, including groundwater levels. Work starts December 16 Work is scheduled to start on or about December 16 and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected York Road will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however,… Continue reading Construction notice: York Road lane reductions starting December 16

North of College Avenue West About the project Drexler Construction and Alectra Utilities will be upgrading underground electrical systems on Vanier Drive and nearby private properties. Work begins December 4 Road work is scheduled to start on or about December 4 and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Private property work will continue for about two weeks, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Vanier Drive will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area… Continue reading Construction notice: Vanier Drive lane reductions starting December 4

Ontario Street to Huron Street About the project Pinchin Ltd. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on Manitoba Street. Work involves the drilling of boreholes. Performing this investigation is part of the Manitoba Street Reconstruction project. It will give the project team an accurate understanding of the subsurface of the roadway, including groundwater levels. Work begins November 27 Work is scheduled to start on or about November 27 and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Manitoba Street will undergo lane reductions during the project. Due to the narrow roadway, Manitoba Street may undergo temporary (no more than a couple hours) road closures. Please follow posted signs for safety. Pedestrian access The south sidewalk on Manitoba Street will be closed to… Continue reading Construction notice: Manitoba Street lane reductions and closures starting November 27

Douglas Street to Woolwich Street About the project Nith Valley Construction Ltd. will be replacing the roof at 111 Wyndham Street North, which involves overhead work. Work begins November 28 Work is scheduled to start on or about November 28 and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reduction expected Wyndham Street North will undergo a lane reduction during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. About six parking spots will be blocked off in front of 111 Wyndham Street North. Pedestrian access The east sidewalk in front of 109 Wyndham Street North will be closed to pedestrians during construction. Please us… Continue reading Construction notice: Wyndham Street North lane reduction November 28

Gordon Street to Victoria Road South About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to reconstruct Maltby Road East from 251 Maltby Road East to 461 Maltby Road East. All work will take place on City property. Work begins November 19 Work is expected to start on or about November 19 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Maltby Road East closed Maltby Road East will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Property access All properties in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may… Continue reading Construction notice: Maltby Road East closed starting November 19

Project cancelled The installation of water and sewer pipes and repaving the road surface on Laird Road has been cancelled. The project is expected to be rescheduled for spring 2020. Any updates will be posted on guelph.ca/construction.  Clair Road West to Kirkby Court About the project The City is working with Kieswetter Excavating Inc. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins December 2 Work is expected to start on or about December 2 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Laird Road closed and detour in effect Laird Road will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along Clair Road West and Southgate Drive.… Continue reading Construction notice: Laird Road closed starting December 2

At Allan’s Bridge About the project Golder Associates will be conducting a geotechnical investigation, on behalf of Metrolinx, on Elizabeth Street, Macdonell Street and Woolwich Street. Work involves the drilling of boreholes. Work starts November 18 Work is scheduled to start on or about November 18 and take about three days at each location to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Elizabeth Street, Macdonell Street and Woolwich Street will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalk on Elizabeth Street will be closed to pedestrians during the… Continue reading Construction notice: Elizabeth Street, Macdonell Street and Woolwich Street lane reductions starting November 18

At Forest Hill Drive About the project The City is working with Drexler Construction Limited to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins November 26 Work is expected to start on or about November 26 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. James Street West closed James Street West will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property access and parking Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily… Continue reading Construction notice: James Street West closed starting November 26

Forbes Avenue to Fairview Boulevard About the project The City is working with Drexler Construction Limited to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins November 20 Work is expected to start on or about November 20 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Mary Street closed Mary Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Pedestrian access The west sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians at 79 Mary Street during construction. Property access and parking Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily… Continue reading Construction notice: Mary Street closed starting November 20

At Maltby Road East About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Fix the existing catch basin Repave the road surface All work will take place on City property. Work will take about two weeks Work is expected to be complete on or about November 18, weather permitting. Gordon Street lane reductions There will be lane reductions on Gordon Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Maltby Road closure Maltby Road East will be closed at Gordon Street during construction. Only local access will be permitted. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open… Continue reading Construction notice: Gordon Street lane reductions and Maltby Road closure

East of Silvercreek Parkway North About the project AECON Utilities will be working on behalf of Linamar Corporation to install an underground cable on Speedvale Avenue West. Work begins November 4       Work is expected to start on or about November 4 and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Speedvale Avenue West will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction… Continue reading Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West lane reductions starting November 4

To Elizabeth Street About the project The City has started construction of phase 5 of the Arthur Street sanitary trunk sewer project. Work will take place on Arthur Street to Elizabeth Street, and includes the replacement of the underground sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main pipes.  Work in this phase is being completed by Amico Infrastructure (Oxford) Inc. Railway track work begins October 25 Railway track work is expected to begin on or about October 25, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Work will be completed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. It is anticipated that work activity throughout the weekend will be required for the railway crossing area. Arthur Street closed Arthur Street will be closed to… Continue reading Construction notice: Arthur Street railway track work starting October 25

UPDATE: The work on Stevenson Street North has been extended. Work will now be complete on or about December 16, weather permitting. Elizabeth Street to Eramosa Road About the project The City is working with Goetz Construction Inc. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins November 11 Work is expected to start on or about November 11, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Road closed and detour in effect Stevenson Street North will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along Elizabeth Street, Victoria Road North and Eramosa Road. Local traffic will be permitted along Stevenson Street North, however, there will be no… Continue reading Construction notice: Stevenson Street North closed starting November 11

At Regal Road About the project AECON Utilities will be working, on behalf of Bell Canada, to repair a structure on Woodlawn Road West. Work begins October 29       Work is expected to start on or about October 29, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Woodlawn Road West will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open… Continue reading Construction notice: Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting October 29

Edinburgh Road South to Maple Street About the project The City is working with Drexler Construction Ltd. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins October 23 Work is expected to start on or about October 23, and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Forest Street closed Forest Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Local traffic will be permitted along Forest Street, however, there will be no through access at 54 Forest Street. Pedestrian access The south sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians at 54 Forest Street during construction. The north sidewalk is expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should follow posted signs for their safety.… Continue reading Construction notice: Forest Street closed starting October 23

Metrolinx will be doing overnight work on the Yorkshire rail crossing October 18-21, 10 p.m.-5a.m. The road at Yorkshire will be closed during those times. Continue reading Metrolinx overnight work and road closure at Yorkshire railway crossing October 18-21

The City of Guelph has finished construction of the new bridge on Niska Road, and the roadway has reopened for travel to people driving, biking and walking. Continue reading Niska bridge and road reopens for travel, includes multi-use path

UPDATE: The work on Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive has been delayed. Work will begin on or about October 26, weather permitting. Between Mountford Drive and Hastings Boulevard and at Elginfield Drive About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins October 15 Work is scheduled to start on or about October 15, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not… Continue reading Construction notice: Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive lane reductions starting October 15

At Sumac Place and Clive Avenue About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins October 15 Work is scheduled to start on or about October 15, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Brighton Street, Marlborough Road and Shaftesbury Avenue will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access A part of the sidewalk near each lane reduction may be closed to pedestrians during construction. We will make… Continue reading Construction notice: Brighton Street, Marlborough Road and Shaftesbury Avenue lane reductions starting October 15

UPDATE: The work on Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive has been delayed. Work will begin on or about October 26, weather permitting. At College Avenue About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation, on behalf of the City of Guelph, in the area of College Avenue West. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins October 15 Work is scheduled to start on or about October 15, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays… Continue reading Construction notice: Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive lane reductions starting October 15

Construction on Gordon Street is expected to start on or about October 21 and take about four weeks to complete, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Gordon Street lane reductions starting October 21

UPDATE: The work on Simmonds Drive, Ingram Drive and Wideman Boulevard has been delayed. Work will be completed by mid-December, weather permitting. Between Victoria Road North and Webster Street The City is working with James Thoume Construction Ltd. to install water and sewer pipes to new homes on behalf of Artifex Construction Ltd. Work begins October 15 While local access will be maintained for those living in the work areas, Simmonds, Ingram and Wideman will be closed to through traffic while work on each street is completed as follows, weather permitting: Simmonds Drive: work starts on or about October 15 and will take about two weeks to complete. Ingram Drive: work starts on or about October 21 and will take about two weeks to complete.… Continue reading Construction notice: Simmonds, Ingram Drive and Wideman closures start October 15

Speedvale Avenue to Woodlawn Road About the project Guelph Junction Railway and the Ministry of Transportation are upgrading four railway crossings on the Hanlon Parkway between Speedvale and Woodlawn. Work begins October 14 Work is expected to start on or about October 14 and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Hanlon Parkway closed The Hanlon Parkway will be closed to through traffic between Speedvale Avenue and Woodlawn Road during the project. The intersections at Speedvale and Woodlawn will remain open, but there will be no access to the Hanlon Parkway. Map of construction area The City appreciates your patience, understanding and co-operation during this important construction project. Any updates will be posted on guelph.ca/construction.  For more information Les Petroczi, General Manager Guelph Junction… Continue reading Construction notice: Hanlon Parkway closed starting October 14

At the intersection About the project Badger will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at the intersection of York Road and Stevenson Street. Work includes the drilling of boreholes. Work begins September 19 Work is expected to start on or about September 19, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected There will be lane reductions at the intersection of York Road and Stevenson Street during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction… Continue reading Construction notice: York Road and Stevenson Street lane reductions September 19

At Gordon Street The City is working with Vista Contracting Inc. to remove and repave asphalt on Clair Road East at Gordon Street. All work will take place on City property. Work underway Paving is now complete. The turning lane will open once lines have been painted. Lane reduction continues The lane reduction on Clair Road East will remain in place until line painting is done. Two-way traffic is being maintained. Pedestrian access The sidewalks are open and accessible. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area are open and accessible. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access to private property.… Continue reading Construction notice: Clair Road East lane reduction starting September 23

At Glenhill Place About the project The City is working to reconstruct Glenhill Place from Eramosa Road to the end of the cul-de-sac. Work includes pouring sidewalk, curb works and paving on Eramosa Road. Work is being completed by Morely’s Contracting. Work starts September 23 Work is expected to start on or about September 23, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Eramosa Road will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The south sidewalk on Eramosa Road will be closed during construction. Please use nearby crossings to use the north sidewalk.… Continue reading Construction notice: Eramosa Road lane reductions starting September 23

To Elizabeth Street About the project The City is starting construction of phase 5 of the Arthur Street sanitary trunk sewer project. Work will take place on Arthur Street to Elizabeth Street, and includes the replacement of the underground sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main pipes.  Work in this phase is being completed by Amico Infrastructure (Oxford) Inc. Work begins September 16 Work is expected to start on or about September 16, and be completed by end of December, weather permitting. Arthur Street closed Arthur Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Arthur Street are expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should follow posted signs for their safety. Property access… Continue reading Construction notice: Arthur Street closed starting September 16

York Road to Taggart Street About the project The City is working with Neeb Excavating Inc. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 30 Work is expected to start on or about September 30, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Road closed and detour in effect Watson Parkway South will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along York Road to Watson Road South to Watson Parkway South. Local traffic will be permitted along Watson Parkway South, however, there will be no through access at 32 Watson Parkway South. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and… Continue reading Construction notice: Watson Parkway South closed starting September 30

Various locations About the project The City of Guelph is working to restore sidewalks and curbs, and upgrade various crosswalks throughout the city.  Work is being completed by Emmacon Corp. Work begins September 16 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 16, and be completed by the end of November, weather permitting. Pedestrian access The sidewalk sections under repair will be temporarily closed throughout construction. Please follow the Contractor’s signage to get around the site. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access to… Continue reading Construction notice: City-wide sidewalk repairs starting September 16

Macdonell Street to Thorp Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Extend the concrete island, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 23 Work is expected to start on or about September 23, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected There will be lane reductions on Woolwich Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property and business access and parking… Continue reading Construction notice: Woolwich Street lane reductions starting September 23

UPDATE: Construction work on Cardigan Street between Woolwich Street and Norwich Street is being rescheduled to 2020. Construction was originally scheduled to start on September 12, 2019.  Woolwich Street to Norwich Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 12 Work is expected to start on or about September 12, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and parking restrictions There will be lane reductions on Cardigan Street during the project. Through traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays… Continue reading Construction notice: Cardigan Street lane reductions and parking restrictions starting September 12

MacAlister Boulevard to Sweeney Drive The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Install a permanent speed cushion and traffic islands, and Restore disturbed areas. All work will take place on City property. Work is underway Traffic islands are complete. Speed cushions will be built mid-late October, weather permitting. Lane reductions There will be lane reductions on Zaduk Place during the work. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7… Continue reading Construction notice: Zaduk Place lane reductions

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Suffolk Street West at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins September 10 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 10, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Suffolk Street West closed Suffolk Street West will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately east of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Suffolk Street West and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area… Continue reading Construction notice: Suffolk Street West closed starting September 10

Ontario Street to Huron Street The City of Guelph is hosting an open house to present plans for the Manitoba Street road reconstruction project. This includes the installation of underground water and sewer pipes on Manitoba Street from Ontario Street to Huron Street. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, 125 Huron Street, Guelph Why come to the open house? Manitoba Street will be closed from Ontario Street to Huron Street in both directions with limited local access. There will be no on-street parking during the project. This is your opportunity to view project information, including maps and schedules, and to ask questions about traffic impacts and access to properties. You’re encouraged to provide comments and feedback to City… Continue reading Open house notice: Manitoba Street road reconstruction

Ontario Street to Stevenson Street The City of Guelph is hosting an open house to present plans for construction of the second phase of the York Road reconstruction project. This phase includes the installation of underground water and sewer pipes on York Road from Ontario Street to Stevenson Street. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic School, 125 Huron Street, Guelph Why come to the open house? York Road will be closed from Ontario Street to Stevenson Street in both directions with limited local access. This is your opportunity to view project information, including maps and schedules, and to ask questions about traffic impacts and access to properties. You’re encouraged to provide comments and feedback to City staff and consultants at the open… Continue reading Open house notice: York Road reconstruction: Phase 2

Macdonell Street to Quebec Street About the project The City is working with King Drilling Ltd. to perform exploratory drilling on Wyndham Street North, on behalf of ACI Amusements Ltd. Work begins September 9 Work is expected to start on or about September 9, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Wyndham Street North will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact traffic, and delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout… Continue reading Construction notice: Wyndham Street North lane reductions starting September 9

Gordon Street to Rickson Avenue About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work to be completed by early October Work is expected to be complete in early October, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Kortright Road West will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and… Continue reading UPDATE: Construction notice: Kortright Road West lane reductions starting August 29

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Paisley Street at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 28 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 28, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Paisley Street closed Paisley Street will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately east of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Paisley Street and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible… Continue reading Construction notice: Paisley Street closed starting August 28

At Macdonell Street About the project AECOM Canada will be conducting a geotechnical investigation, on behalf of Metrolinx, on Arthur Street North in the Allan’s Dam area. Work includes the drilling of boreholes. Work begins August 22 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 22, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Arthur Street North will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain… Continue reading Construction notice: Arthur Street North lane reductions starting August 22

Between Cork Street West and Church Lane About the project Enbridge/Union Gas are replacing their underground gas mains along Norfolk Street. Work includes the final connection to complete the gas main replacement. Work begins August 19 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 19, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions on Norfolk Street Norfolk Street will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Norfolk Street are expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should follow posted signs for their safety. Property and business access and parking All businesses… Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street lane reductions starting August 19

Between Victoria Road North and Webster Street About the project The City is working with James Thoume Construction Ltd. to undertake infrastructure work, on behalf of Artifex Construction Ltd., to construct and install sewer and water pipes to new homes on Simmonds Drive, Ingram Drive and Wideman Boulevard. Work begins September 2 Stage 1 is scheduled to start on or about September 2 on Simmonds Drive, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Stage 2 is scheduled to start on or about September 9 on Ingram Drive, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Stage 3 is scheduled to start on or about September 23 on Wideman Boulevard, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Roads will be closed… Continue reading Construction notice: Simmonds Drive, Ingram Drive and Wideman Boulevard closures starting September 2

From Delhi Street to Metcalfe Street About the project The City is undertaking sanitary servicing at a City building on Delhi Street. Work is being completed by Drexler Construction Ltd. Work begins August 12 Work is expected to start on or about August 12, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Sidewalk closed on Eramosa Road For public safety, the west sidewalk on Eramosa Road will be closed from Delhi Street to Metcalfe Street. Please use nearby crossings to use the east sidewalk. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities… Continue reading Construction notice: Eramosa Road sidewalk closed starting August 12

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Speedvale Avenue West at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 17 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 17, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Speedvale Avenue West closed Speedvale Avenue West will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately west of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area… Continue reading Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West closed starting August 17

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Willow Road at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 19 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 19, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Willow Road closed Willow Road will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately west of Edinburgh Road North. Traffic will be detoured along Dawson Road and Speedvale Avenue West. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Willow Road and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in… Continue reading Construction notice: Willow Road closed starting August 19

At the parking lot entrance About the project Guelph Junction Railway is upgrading the railway crossing located at the entrance to the parking lot of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, and the pedestrian crossing at Norwich Street East. Work begins August 13 Work is expected to start on or about August 13, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. South entrance to the Guelph Youth Music Centre closed The south entrance to the Guelph Youth Music Centre will be closed. Please use the north entrance to access the centre.   Downtown Trail closed at Norwich Street East The Downtown Trail will be closed at Norwich Street East. Please follow posted signs for safety. Trail users heading south should plan to leave the trail… Continue reading Construction notice: Guelph Youth Music Centre railway crossing and Norwich pedestrian crossing closed starting August 13

Marcon Street at Cardigan Street and the Downtown Trail About the project Guelph Junction Railway is upgrading the railway crossing located at Marcon Street and the Downtown Trail. Work begins August 12 Work is expected to start on or about August 12, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Access to Cardigan Street from Marcon Street and the Downtown Trail will be closed   There will be no access to Cardigan Street from Marcon Street or the Downtown Trail. The Downtown Trail will be closed at Tiffany Street East and Cardigan Street. Please follow posted signs for safety. During construction, the nearest access to Cardigan Street will be from London Road East. Driveway access and road parking will be maintained Every effort will… Continue reading Construction notice: Marcon Street railway crossing closed starting August 12

Paving of Macdonell Street’s intersection is expected to take place on August 12 at 5 a.m. and be complete by afternoon the same day, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Macdonell Street intersection closed for asphalt repair starting August 12

UPDATE: Northumberland Street is now open. A short closure is expected again at the end of August. At Wilson Street The City is working with Drexler Construction Ltd. to reconstruct Northumberland Street. Work includes the replacement of asphalt surface and curbs. Work begins July 22 Work is expected to begin on or about July 22, and take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting. Northumberland Street closed starting July 22 Northumberland Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Alternative parking arrangements will be made. Those affected by the closure will be contacted by the Parking Office directly to arrange alternative parking. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will be closed during construction. Pedestrian access is not permitted. Property and business access All… Continue reading UPDATE: Construction notice: Northumberland Street closed starting July 22