Construction
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Lane reductions on Wyndham Street starting on September 8 and patios closing September 14
Before we can start construction on the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas will be replacing and upgrading below-ground infrastructure throughout Downtown. You’ll see lane reductions and sidewalk closures on Wyndham Street, Quebec Street and within St. George’s Square. Starting on September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below-ground…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and lane reduction starting September 15
Notice date: August 27, 2025 What’s happening: Starting the week of September 15, Alecta Utilities will begin replacing and upgrading below-ground electrical infrastructure. The work is being completed by Trans Power and involves underground work along Wyndham Street North. Every effort will be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre-…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and parking lane closure starting September 8
Notice date: August 27, 2025 What’s happening: Starting September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below- ground natural gas pipelines. The work is being completed by Aecon Utilities and involves underground work along: Every effort will be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre- construction conditions. We expect…
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Guelph receives $9.41 million to invest in building a stronger, connected community
Funding will help support infrastructure renewal that protects housing and improves everyday services Guelph, Ont., August 27, 2025 – The City of Guelph has been allocated $9.41 million for 2025-26 from the federal government’s Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to invest in infrastructure renewal needs that support housing and daily life — like roads, trails, and…
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Construction notice: Watson Parkway South closed starting September 8
Notice date: August 26, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the watermain across the York Road and Watson Parkway South intersection. Why: This work is being completed as part of the York Road Phase 4 reconstruction project to accommodate Guelph’s growing population. When: The closure will begin September 8 and take approximately 3 weeks to complete…
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Construction notice: Overnight road closures for Downtown paving continuing week of August 25
Notice date: August 22, 2025 What’s happening: We’re paving Norfolk Street, from Norwich Street to Cork Street; and paving Woolwich Street, from Charles Street to Macdonell Street. Why: This work will help make it easier for you to get around Downtown Guelph. When: Paving and line painting is expected to start Monday, August 25. This…
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Construction notice: Emma Street closed starting September 2
Notice date: August 21, 2025 What’s happening: D & J Lockhart Excavators Ltd. is installing water and sanitary services and repaving the road surface. Why: This project supports a development project at 112 Emma Street. When: Construction starts on or around September 2, and we expect the work to be completed by September 16, weather…
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Construction notice: Alice Street closed between Duke Street to Huron Street starting August 20
Notice date: August 19, 2025 What’s happening: Neeb Excavating Inc. is installing a water pipe and repaving the road surface. Why: This work is happening as part of the severance requirements. When: Construction starts on or around August 20, and we expect the work to be completed by August 29, weather permitting. Changes during construction: …
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Speedvale Avenue East eastbound lane reduction
August 21, 2025, update:The repair work on Speedvale Avenue East is planned for September 6 to 8, weather permitting. The lane reduction and sidewalk closure will remain in place until the repair work is completed. Guelph, Ont., August 15, 2025 – Eastbound traffic on Speedvale Avenue East is reduced to one lane near Woolwich Street…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street South southbound lane closure between August 18 and mid September
Notice date: August 14, 2025Updated: August 27, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the sanitary sewer within the intersection of Wellington Street East and Wyndham Street South. This work is part of the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project. Why: This project will allow the City to reduce the capacity restrictions in our overburdened infrastructure…
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Construction notice: Overnight road closures for Downtown paving starting August 18
Notice date: August 14, 2025 What’s happening: We’re paving Norfolk Street, from Norwich Street to Cork Street; and paving Woolwich Street, from Charles Street to Macdonell Street. Why: This work will help make it easier for you to get around Downtown Guelph. When: We’ll begin paving on or around August 18, and we expect all…
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Construction notice: Bristol Street closed between McGee Street and Yorkshire Street South starting August 26
Notice date: August 13, 2025Updated: August 18, 2025 What’s happening: A new sanitary sewer service line is being installed along Bristol Street. Why: A private property at 73 Yorkshire Street South received a building permit for upgrades, including installing a new sanitary sewer service line. When: The work is expected to start August 26 and…
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Construction notice: Victoria Road North closed starting August 11
Notice date: July 30, 2025Updated: August 8, 2025 What’s happening: G. Melo Excavating Ltd. is installing water and sanitary services and repaving the road at 77 Victoria Road North. Why: This project supports a development project at 77 Victoria Road North. When: Construction starts on or around August 11, and we expect the work to…
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Construction notice: York Road surface adjustments starting August 5
Notice date: July 29, 2025 What’s happening: The City will be completing final adjustments to manholes and valve covers along York Road, between Stevenson Street South and Victoria Road South, as well as completing minor remaining work including landscaping and general site clean up. Why: These adjustments are necessary to ensure the manholes and valve…
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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track project update
Notice date: July 23, 2025 What’s happening: We’re working on the finishing touches for the Eastview Bike Park pump track, including testing the features to make sure all project elements and water drainage routes are working as expected. We appreciate the community’s patience and support in staying out of the active construction site. Please be…
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Construction notice: Highview Park playground replacement August–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Highview Park, at 17 Highview Place. As part of this project we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout Guelph.…
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Construction notice: Colonial Drive Park playground replacement July–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Colonial Drive Park, at 181 Colonial Drive. As part of this project, we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout…
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Construction notice: Holland Crescent Park playground replacement July–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Holland Crescent Park, at 23 Holland Crescent. As part of this project we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Sydenham Street, Southampton Street, and Harrison Avenue starting July 23
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks, adjusting storm grates, manhole covers, and valves, as well as repairing the asphalt road surface. Why: This project is part of the…
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Construction notice: Victoria Road North closed starting July 28
Notice date: July 17, 2025Updated: July 30, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing a culvert, repaving the road, and adding bike lanes on Victoria Road North, between Goldenview Drive and the Monkey Bridge. Why: This work is being completed as part of the Monkey Bridge repairs the County of Wellington is completing to replace aging infrastructure…
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Road work and lane reductions start in the north end of Downtown Guelph
Multiple streets are impacted including Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker Street We’re working to revitalize Downtown Guelph and we’re kicking off the summer with two projects that will impact streets in the north end of Downtown. You’ll notice local access only on Baker Street and overnight paving on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker…
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Construction notice: Victoria Road South bike lane shifts at Arkell Road starting July 8
in ConstructionNotice date: June 30, 2025 What’s happening: Percon Excavating Inc. is installing a new sanitary service line along Victoria Road South to 388 Arkell Road. Why: We’re connecting the property at 388 Arkell Road to the City’s sanitary infrastructure to service future development. When: The contractor will begin construction on or around July 8, and…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Greengate Road, Valleyview Drive, and Sunset Road starting July 4
Notice date: June 27, 2025Updated: August 13, 2025 Progress Update Week of August 11, 2025 Week of August 18, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks, adjusting storm grates, manhole covers, and valves,…
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Lewis Road closed to through traffic
Guelph, Ont., June 19, 2025 – Lewis Road is closed to through traffic near the Guelph Junction Railway tracks until further notice due to safety concerns caused by road surface settlement over two culverts. The settlement has created a dip in the road that is not suitable for travel. The City is in the process…
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Construction notice: College Avenue infrastructure improvements Phase 2 starting July 2
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is working to replace and upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure, and design and construct protected cycling infrastructure on College Avenue from Janefield Avenue to Dundas Lane. Why: The project includes works identified in the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan. Existing cast iron watermain will…
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Construction notice: Section of East sidewalk closure on Delhi Street starting June 20
Notice date: June 18, 2025 What’s happening: Kieswetter Excavating needs to occupy the sidewalk on the east side of Delhi Street in front of 115 Delhi Street. Why: The sidewalk occupancy is needed to allow storage of materials from an excavation that is to be completed on private property near property line for the approved…
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Construction notice: Baker Street lanes reduced starting June 23
Notice date: June 17, 2025 What’s happening: We’re finishing the work on the Baker Street roadway starting with new asphalt, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Once complete, the street will be complete with trees, furnishings and lighting. Why: We’re upgrading Baker Street as part of the complete transformation of the Baker District. Once the finishing work…
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Well testing to begin June 23 between Laird Road West and Forestell Road
As part of the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment, the City of Guelph will begin testing at a City owned Guelph South (GSTW1-20) Test Well which is located between Laird Road West and Forestell Road. What you need to know Why is the well being tested The City of Guelph is pursuing a…
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Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) within the railway corridor, from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. The section of sidewalk along Woodlawn Road between Nicklin Road and the new multi-use trail will also be replaced with a multi-use path. This project is…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Queen Street, Derry Street, and Pearl Street starting June 9
Notice date: June 3, 2025 Updated: June 10, 2025 Queen Street (Derry Street to Eramosa Road) Derry Street (Arthur Street to Delhi Street) Pearl Street (King Street to Arthur Street) What’s happening The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction work will include repairing concrete…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Dodds Avenue, Armstrong Street, Balsarroch Place, and Bell Avenue starting June 9
Notice date: June 2, 2025 Updated: July 25, 2025 Dodds Avenue (York Road to end) Armstrong Avenue (York Road to end) Balsarroch Place (Armstrong Avenue to Dodds Avenue) Bell Avenue (Dodds Avenue to Brockville Avenue) Progress Update Week of August 5, 2025 Completion of manhole and valve adjustments in preparation for asphalt milling. Week of…
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Construction notice: Arkell Road lane shifts at Victoria Road South starting June 9
Notice date: June 2, 2025 Updated: June 12, 2025 What’s happening Percon Excavating Inc. is removing and installing new curb and asphalt along the boulevard along Arkell Road. Why The new curb install is part of the new design for the approved development at 388 Arkell Road. When The contractor will begin construction on or…
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Guelph to improve road safety and accessibility throughout 2025
Guelph, Ont., May 30, 2025 – The City is installing new traffic and bicycle signals, pedestrian crossovers, traffic calming measures and implementing Vision Zero Action Plan items across Guelph this year. These changes, including adding automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, will help improve road safety and accessibility for people getting around Guelph by walking, cycling,…
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Grove Street reconstruction starts May 26
Metcalfe Street to 300 metres east of Metcalfe Street Notice date: May 9, 2025 About the project Work includes upgrades to sewers, the watermain, sidewalks, retaining walls as well as road resurfacing to maintain a state of good repair. This project also includes a retaining wall rehabilitation 50 metres east of Regent Street. Construction starts…
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York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 starts May 20
Watson Parkway to Skyway Drive Notice date: May 9, 2025 About the project As part of the York Road Phase 4 project, the City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to reconstruct York Road and complete infrastructure upgrades between Watson Parkway and the eastern City limit (near Skyway Drive). Work includes sewer repairs, watermain upgrades,…
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Speed River Trail – closure of user-created paths
in ConstructionPermanent closure of side paths near Victoria Road Notice date: April 30, 2025 About the project The City is permanently closing user-created paths that branch off the Speed River Trail near Victoria Road. Though the property is owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), the City has a maintenance agreement to maintain and operate…
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Sanitary sewer repair starting April 29, 2025
Speedvale Avenue East Notice Date: April 28, 2025 About this project Speedvale Avenue East sanitary sewer repair work begins on April 29, 2025. Location 55-75 Speedvale Ave E, beside Magic 106.1 radio station (along the bridge). Through the City of Guelph’s preventative maintenance program an important sanitary sewer repair on Speedvale Ave East has been…
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Lane reductions on Wellington Street East
The Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project focuses on replacing the sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wellington Street which is reaching the end of its life. These services will be increased in size to support housing growth within the downtown area. Sanitary sewer will also be replaced and increased in size along Wyndham…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane closure starting April 28
Woodlawn Road to Speedvale Avenue West Notice date: April 17, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2025 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 1 spans from Woodlawn Road to Campbell Road and Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West.…
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Exhibition Park – geotechnical field work
in ConstructionThe City is undertaking geotechnical work and soil testing in Exhibition Park, preparing for the future installation of play equipment.
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Cork Street East lane reduction starting April 22
51 Cork Street East to Wyndham Street North Notice date: April 14, 2025 About the project Ersman Const. Inc. is removing and repairing concrete sidewalk to confirm the location of the sanitary service at 55 Cork Street East. For more information about this work, please contact Connor Behenna at [email protected]. The city is supporting this…
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Join us for a York Road construction open house on April 15
Guelph, Ont., April 7, 2025 – The City of Guelph is hosting an open house on April 15 about the next phase of York Road construction (Phase 4). As part of the ongoing York Road reconstruction project, the City will continue replacing aging sewer and water pipes, and making necessary improvements to the road. This…
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Construction begins on Wellington Street East in April
Between Gordon Street and Wyndham Street South Notice date: March 28, 2025 About the project The Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project is a simple project that will lead to big results. This project will allow the City to alleviate capacity restrictions in our overburdened infrastructure and open development opportunities within Downtown Guelph, south…
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College Avenue West closure starting April 7
Westbound traffic, University Avenue West to Edinburgh Road South Notice date: March 28, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working to design and construct updated watermain infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, and protected cycling infrastructure on the north and south sides of College Avenue West from Janefield Avenue to Dundas Lane. Steed & Evans…
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City to begin building Emma Street to Earl Street bridge this spring
Notice date: March 13, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is set to begin construction on the Emma Street to Earl Street active transportation bridge this spring. Working with B.T. Engineering and Looby Builders Limited site preparation will begin the end of March and bridge construction is scheduled to start in April, weather…
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Overhead electrical work on Eramosa Road starting week of March 10
Eramosa Road across from 17, 22 Orchard Crescent Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution system along Eramosa Road, across from 17 Orchard Crescent and 22 Orchard Crescent. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, and conductor. As a part of the rebuild, the…
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Electrical work on Wyndham Street and York Road starting March 10
Wyndham Street South – South of Howitt Street to York Road Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution systems along Wyndham Street South and York Road, south of Howitt Street. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, conductor, and underground services. As a part…
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Dawn Avenue closure proposed to start March 17
Clairfields Drive West to Lowes Road West Notice date: February 12, 2025 Updated: February 24, 2025 About the project The contractor J-AAR Civil Infrastructures is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 42 Lowes Road West. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected].…
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Omar Street closure postponed to the end of March
Alma Street North to Raglan Street Notice date: February 10, 2025 Updated: February 18, 2025 About the project Sloot Construction is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 9 Omar Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. The City is supporting this…
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Choosing a concept: Help redesign St. George’s Square!
Guelph, Ont., January 20, 2025 – Through the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program, we’re reimagining how people can experience St. George’s Square. There are two preliminary design concepts to reimagine how this space can be used by the community based on what we heard during previous community engagement. We want to hear from you about your…