Update: August 20, 2026
The road closure on Knightswood Boulevard, originally scheduled to remain in effect until August 21, 2026, has been extended to August 26, 2026 to allow additional time to complete wastewater rehabilitation and restoration activities.
As part of the final restoration work, Waverley Drive and Knightswood Boulevard will be closed from August 24 to August 26, 2026. Local access will be maintained where possible.
Notice date: July 28, 2026
What’s happening:
The City of Guelph will be completing sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation work in the area of Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive. A temporary road closure will be required at the Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive intersection to facilitate this work.
Why:
This work is part of the City of Guelph’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the sanitary sewer system.
When:
The sanitary sewer rehabilitation work will take place between August 5 and August 21, 2026. Waverley Drive at Knightswood Boulevard will be closed from August 10 to August 14, 2026. Knightswood Boulevard will remain closed until August 21, 2026.
Changes during construction:
Traffic lanes: Waverley Drive at Knightswood Boulevard will be closed from August 10 to August 14, 2026. Knightswood Boulevard will be closed from August 10 to August 21, 2026. Local access for residents will be maintained wherever possible.
Sidewalks: No changes.
Guelph Transit: Guelph Transit routes may be temporarily impacted during construction. Visit guelphtransit.ca for information about route changes.
Waste collection: Waste pickup will be altered during this time. Please place your carts out for collection by 6:30 a.m. on August 7, August 20, and August 13, 2026.
Private driveway access: Local access for residents will be maintained wherever possible. Temporary street parking exemptions will be in place during the closure period. Parking is not permitted in front of fire hydrants, within corner restrictions, or in designated no-stopping zones.
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:
Christopher West, Supervisor of Wastewater Collections
City of Guelph
Office: 519-822-1260 Ext. 2240
Cell: 226-332-0568
Email: [email protected]
