Notice Date: July 10, 2026
Update: July 30, 2026
What’s happening:
Steed & Evans Ltd. will be completing grading and paving of the road on Baker Street, from Quebec Street to Woolwich Street, and Park Lane. To facilitate the work, Baker Street and Park Lane will be closed, with local access only.
An additional closure will take place on Baker Street and Quebec Street overnight on Sunday August 16, beginning at 4 PM. Baker Street will be closed from Quebec Street to Woolwich Street, including closure of Park Lane and Chapel Lane. Quebec Street will be closed from Norfolk Street to Baker Street, including the Baker Street intersection. The road closure is intended to reopen by 7 AM on Monday August 17.
Why:
The Baker Street Reconstruction project is a complete reconstruction of Baker Street, Park Lane, and Chapel Lane to support the Baker District redevelopment, which includes the construction of the new central library.
When:
The construction on Baker Street is set to begin on Monday July 13, 2026 and is expected to be completed on Monday August 17, 2026 weather permitting.
Changes During Construction:
Traffic lanes: Baker Street and Park Lane will be closed from Quebec Street to Woolwich Street during the project. Local traffic will be permitted in the southbound direction only.
Sidewalks: No changes.
Guelph Transit: No changes.
Waste collection: No changes.
Private driveway access: Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access to private property.
Map of Construction Area
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 [email protected] or visit guelph.ca/construction
