Category: Construction
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Construction notice: Ridgeway Avenue closed starting July 21
Notice date: July 4, 2025 What’s happening: D & J Lockhart Excavators Ltd. is installing water and sewer pipes and repaving the road surface. Why: This project supports a development project at 34 Ridgeway Avenue. When: Construction starts on or around July 21, and we expect the work to be completed by August 11, weather…
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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
Notice 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, 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: Paving preparation work on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street, and Elizabeth Street
Notice date: June 27, 2025 Updated: July 4, 2025 What’s happening: We’re completing paving preparation work on Norfolk Street, Woolwich Street and Elizabeth Street as part of the Downtown Annual Paving Program. This work includes repairs to curbs, sidewalks and manholes in the area. Once completed, we’ll repave these roads. Why: This work will help make…
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Construction notice: Lane reductions on Silvercreek Parkway North starting June 9
Notice date: June 26, 2025 What’s happening We’re replacing traffic signals at the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Greengate Road. Why We’re replacing aging traffic signals to keep you moving safely around Guelph. When We’ll begin work on or about June 9, and we expect all work to be completed by the end of…
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Construction notice: Ottawa Crescent closed starting July 10
Notice date: June 24, 2025 What’s happening Drexler Construction Ltd. is upgrading the underground water pipes and then repaving the road at 84 Ottawa Crescent. Why This construction supports a development project at 84 Ottawa Crescent. When Construction starts on or around July 10, and we expect the work to be completed by July 24,…
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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: Downey Road lane shifts starting June 17
Notice date: June 13, 2025 What’s happening: The City is installing wildlife exclusion fencing at existing wildlife crossings on Downey Road between Hanlon Creek Boulevard and Laird Road. Additionally, gravel will be placed in the existing crossings to further support animal movements. Why: This work is part of an environmental initiative to improve wildlife safety…
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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: Woodlawn Road West lane reductions from Edinburgh Road North to Silvercreek Parkway North starting June 9
Notice date: June 5, 2025 What’s happening: City contractor ‘CCC’ will be conducting installation of underground ducts, cables, and vaults on the northwest side of Woodlawn Road West between Edinburgh Road North and Silvercreek Parkway North. Why: This installation is part of creating an internal fiber network for City operations. Once completed, this network will…
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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: June 10, 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) What’s happening The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for the streets noted above. Construction…
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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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Construction notice: Lane reductions on Gordon Street between Lowes Road and Clairfields Drive starting on or about June 9 for 3 weeks
Notice date: May 26, 2025 What’s happening: JAAR Excavating is removing water and sewer services and repaving the sections of road removals between Lowes Road and Clairfields Drive for the development at 42 Lowes Road. Lanes will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes of traffic. One lane in each direction will be maintained. Why:…
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Annual Paving Program – Maplewood Drive
Edinburgh Street South to End Notice date: May 20, 2025 About the project 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. This…
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Speedvale Avenue West lane reductions begin May 20
Elmira Road North to Imperial Road North Notice date: May 14, 2025 About the project The City is completing minor roadwork repairs taking place on the roadway to resolve settlement concerns. The Speedvale Avenue West Multi-Use Path project is being completed by resolving outstanding issues within the project area. Work begins May 20 Work will…
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Cork Street West closed starting June 16
Dublin Street North to Norfolk Street Notice date: May 13, 2025 Updated: June 5, 2025 About the project Lockhart Excavating is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface and completing work within the right of way. This project supports a development project at 11 Cork Street West. For more information about the…
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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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Road repairs and paving on Sleeman Avenue, Ajax Street, Kenwood Crescent, Chase Street, and Heath Road begins week of April 21
Sleeman Avenue (Paisley Road to end), Ajax Street (Sleeman Avenue to Silvercreek Parkway North), Kenwood Crescent (Sleeman Avenue to Sleeman Avenue), Chase Street (Sleeman Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue), Heath Road (Paisley Road to end) Notice date: April 9, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph has contracted Brantco Construction to undertake road paving for…
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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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Wyndham Street temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures starting February 11
Woolwich Street to Carden Street Notice date: February 14, 2025 About the project Please be advised that Enbridge Gas will be relocating and upgrading below-ground natural gas pipelines. This work will be undertaken by Aecon Utilities and involves borehole drilling and digging along Wyndham Street North from Carden Street to Woolwich Street. Every effort will…
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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…
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Alice Street closed starting April 7
Arthur Street to Huron Street Notice date: January 17, 2025 Updated: January 24, 2025 Due to Winter weather, the contractor has revised the start date from February 10 to April 7. About the project Earthx Contracting is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 25…
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Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph
Guelph, Ont., January 15, 2025 The City is aware of a water main break on Macdonnell at Wyndham Street North in Downtown Guelph. Our staff are working diligently to complete the repairs as soon as possible. While the situation is being handled, we encourage everyone to avoid the area until repairs are complete. There are…
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Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting March 4
Michener Road to Elmira Road Notice date: January 13, 2025 Updated: March 3, 2025 About the project Kieswetter is installing a water service near the City right of way and will occupy a lane along Woodlawn Road West. This service work is at 890 Woodlawn Road West. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Work begins…
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York Road re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road
Next stage of reconstruction starting in Spring 2025 Notice date: December 20, 2024 Thank you for your patience York Road has re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road as the City completes Phase 3 construction. This marks an important milestone for the York Road reconstruction project within the historic Ward neighbourhood. Thank you for your patience…
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Lowes Road storm sewer installation starting January 8
Gordon Street to Dawn Avenue Notice date: December 6, 2024 Updated: February 25, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working with Drexler Construction to install storm sewers along Lowes Road to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The storm sewers will be installed along Lowes Road and will connect to existing stormwater…
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Work on CNR Spurline Trail starting January 15
CNR Spurline Trail between Exhibition Street and London Road West Notice date: December 5, 2024 Updated: March 4, 2025 About the project The City is working with Communications and Cabling Contractors to install underground conduit and fibre optic cable along a portion of the CNR Spurline Trail, from Exhibition Street to London Road West. Work…
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Covered Bridge closing temporarily for stair reinstallation
in ConstructionThe Covered Bridge, a pedestrian route over the Speed River between York Road and Gordon Street will be closed December 10-20 while new foundations and stairs are reinstalled on the southwestern side of the bridge.
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Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway
The City of Guelph is constructing a new laneway to access Downey Well and Pumphouse for operation and maintenance.