Notice Date: August 18, 2026
What’s happening:
Starting on September 8, the area impacted by construction work for replacing aging sewers and watermains within and around Wyndham Street North will extend from Carden Street to Woolwich Street, excluding the Macdonell Street intersection.
This work is the next step in the Wyndham Street full closure which began March 30 with construction starting at Wellington Street East to Cork Street, and later included the closure of Macdonell Street.
For weekly updates for this project, visit 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 on or about September 8.
Changes during construction:
Traffic lanes: When Wyndham Street construction moves north and extends from Carden Street to Woolwich Street, Quebec Street and Douglas Street will become dead ended streets, requiring three-point turns at the closed end. During this stage, Douglas Street will operate as a two-way street, and on-street parking will not be permitted to accommodate this change.
Visit guelphtransit.ca for more information about stop changes and route detours.
For full changes relating to traffic lanes, sidewalks, Guelph Transit, waste collection, and access to businesses and Guelph Central Station during the overall Wyndham Street construction, please see the original Wyndham Street closure construction notice.
Map of Construction Area
Thank you for your patience during this important construction project.
For project 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, Downtown Construction Ambassador/Project Coordinator
Capital Planning and Growth, Engineering & Transportation Services
519-822-1260 extension 3913
[email protected]
