Notice date: March 18, 2026
Update: June 11, 2026
Update: July 15, 2026
What’s happening:
As of March 30, work began to replace and upgrade sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wyndham Street. The Wyndham Street closure extends Carden Street to Quebec Street and Douglas Street.
Wyndham Street to Woolwich Street is expected to be closed beginning on or about September 8, 2026.
Wyndham Street from Wellington Street East to Farquhar Street is expected to reopen for two-way vehicular traffic, and one-way northbound vehicular traffic between Farquhar Street to Carden Street on or about July 19, 2026.
More information is available on guelph.ca and Diggable Downlow.
Why:
This work is part of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program, which is a multi-phased project that will span the next decade within Downtown Guelph.
Phase 1 of this work (Wyndham Street) will replace aging sewers and watermains (some over a century old) to ensure safe and reliable service for generations to come. As we restore the area, we’re also taking the opportunity to upgrade roads, sidewalks and cycling facilities. In addition, we’re modernizing the streetscape in Downtown Guelph. While streetscape improvements are a valuable secondary benefit, the heart of this project is about renewing essential infrastructure to support a resilient and thriving Downtown.
When:
Work will begin the week of March 30.
Changes during construction:
Traffic lanes: There will be a full road closure on Wyndham Street. Work will be sequenced with sections of Wyndham Street fully closed to vehicular traffic at different times. Some sections will have overlapping closures. As sections of Wyndham Street near completion, they may be reopened to vehicular traffic with potential reduced lanes or one-way traffic control measures. The intersections at Farquhar Street, Macdonell Street and within St. George’s Square will remain open to vehicular traffic except during the following:
- Mid-July to mid-August, Macdonell Street intersection will be closed to vehicular traffic, and
- On or about September 8, the intersection within St. George’s Square will be closed for the remaining duration of the project.
Sidewalks: Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Wayfinding signage will be installed along Wyndham Street and surrounding streets to inform and facilitate vehicles and pedestrians to and through Downtown.
Guelph Transit:
Detoured routes during construction:
- 3 Westmount
- 4 York
- 8 Janefield
- 9 Waterloo
- 10 Paisley
- 11 Silvercreek
- 12 Delhi
- 13 Eastview
- 20 Northwest Industrial
Impacted bus stops:
- 1001 (Quebec Street at Wyndham Street North, westbound)
- 1130 (Wyndham Street North at Cork Street, southbound)
- 5830 (Wyndham Street North at Quebec Street, northbound)
- 801 (Wyndham Street at Fountain Street southbound)
- 6067 (Macdonell Street at Wilson Street eastbound)
- 6068 (Macdonell Street at Wilson Street westbound)
Visit guelphtransit.ca for more information about stop changes and route detours.
Guelph Central Station access: The entrances to the Guelph Central Station drop off locations will be affected by the construction from March 30 to approximately July 19, 2026. The south entrance off Farquhar Street will remain accessible. After July 19, 2026, access to Guelph Central Station from Carden Street will be reopened. Pedestrian access is available on Macdonell and at Carden Street.
Waste collection: No changes to the solid waste collection. Any change to solid waste collection methods will be communicated in advance.
Business access: All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to buildings in the construction area. Business Open signs with a directory of businesses in the area will be installed along the pedestrian pathways to inform and direct pedestrians to open businesses.
Map of construction area
Thank you for your patience during this important construction project.
For More Information
For more information about the project, or if you require this document to be provided in an alternative format as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), please contact:
Maxine Koehler, Construction Ambassador/Project Coordinator
Capital Planning and Growth, Engineering & Transportation Services
519-822-1260 extension 3913
[email protected]
