Construction Notice: University Avenue West Reconstruction – Phase 1

Notice Date: June 16, 2026
Notice Update: June 25, 2026
Notice Update: July 6, 2026

What’s happening:

As part of the University Avenue West reconstruction project, the City of Guelph’s contractor, Navacon
Construction is working to replace and upgrade water, wastewater and storm infrastructure. We will also reconstruct the road, curbs, and sidewalk, adding in new sidewalk on the Easterly side between College Avenue and Caledonia Street. The project will be phased over 2 years with 2026 works going from College Ave to Caledonia Street. 2027 works will extend from Caledonia Street to Gordon Street
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Why:

The City is making necessary upgrades and improving infrastructure to support Guelph’s growing population

When:

We expect construction on University Avenue West between College Ave and Caledonia Street (Phase 1
construction), to begin Monday July 14 2026, and anticipate it will be completed by Friday November 27 2026 weather permitting.

Changes during construction:

Traffic lanes: University Ave West will be closed, between College Avenue and Caledonia Street. No through traffic permitted. Local access will be maintained on University Avenue West.
Sidewalks: Please expect temporary disruptions and follow the posted signs for safety.
Guelph Transit: No Transit routes affected
Waste collection: Waste collection will not be affected. Please continue to place your green, blue and grey carts at the curb, as per your regular schedule and the contractor will move if necessary. To mitigate mixing of carts during construction, we ask that carts be labelled with your house number
Private driveway access: All businesses in the construction area remain open. Every effort will be made to maintain access to businesses and driveways in the construction area during construction working hours (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access to private property and delays should be expected. The City’s contractor, Navacon, will provide notice of any disruptions that may occur.

Map of Construction Area

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 [email protected] or visit guelph.ca/construction