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Construction notice: Water service installation on James Street West

Notice date: October 23, 2026

What’s happening:

Drexcon3​ is ​removing road asphalt, curb, and boulevard to install two new water and sanitary service. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition​.

Why:

This project supports the construction of a new development at 33-35 James Street West. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]

When:

Work is expected to start on or about Monday, November 2, 2026, and take about two (2) weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Changes during construction

Traffic lanes: James Street West will be closed to through traffic from Gordon Street to Martin Avenue.​ Local traffic will be permitted along James Street West during construction​, however, there will be no through access from 33 to 35 James Street West. ​
Sidewalks: The North sidewalk along James Street West will be closed from Gordon Street to Martin Avenue. Please utilize the South sidewalk along James Street West.
Guelph Transit: ​No changes.
Waste collection: ​No changes.
Private driveway access: ​Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–6 p.m.). 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]
guelph.ca/construction