Category Archives: Road construction

Metcalfe Street to Crestwood Place Notice date: May 5, 2025 About the project Neeb Excavating is installing a sewer, and water service for a new dwelling and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 146 Palmer Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. The City is supporting this project by allowing the road closure during construction. Work begins May 12 Work is expected to start on or about Monday, May 12 and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Palmer Street closed Palmer Street will be closed to through traffic from Metcalfe Street to Crestwood Place. Local traffic will be permitted along Palmer Street, however, there will be no through access at 146 Palmer Street. Pedestrian access… Continue reading Palmer Street road closure starting May 12

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Notice date: May 1, 2025 About the project Huskita Electrical Inc., under a contract with City of Guelph, will be conducting repairs to a damaged water flow meter located underground on MacAlister Boulevard. This will enable the City to deliver safe and clean drinking water to its residents. The contractor will make every effort to ensure that this work is completed properly and with as minimal inconvenience to the residents as possible. Work begins May 12 The project is scheduled for Monday, May 12 and is expected to finish within one day. Road closure The project will close access to MacAlister Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 12. Local traffic will be permitted. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in the work zones will… Continue reading Water meter repairs at the intersection of Victoria Road and MacAlister Boulevard

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Wyndham Street North and Woolwich Street Notice date: May 2, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working to reconstruct Wyndham Street North from Farquhar Street to Woolwich Street. A utility investigation is starting on Wyndham Street North to expose and identify buried utilities to help inform the engineering design. The investigation is moving into the Woolwich Street intersection. The utilities will be exposed by hydrovacuum excavation. Construction schedule Work begins on or around Thursday, May 8 and will take approximately one day. The work is expected to be completed during the night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Lane reductions Lane reductions will be required at and around the intersection of Wyndham Street North and Woolwich Street to complete the work. Lane… Continue reading Utility investigation at the intersection of Wyndham Street North and Woolwich Street intersection begins May 8

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College Avenue West to Crane Avenue Notice date: April 29, 2025 About the project Thoume Construction is removing asphalt, installing new sanitary sewer and water services. This project supports a development project at 625 Hanlon Road. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. The City is supporting this project by allowing this road closure during construction. Work begins May 12 Work is expected to start on or about Monday, May 12 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Hanlon Road closed Hanlon Road will be closed to through traffic from College Avenue West to Crane Avenue during the project. Local traffic will be permitted along Hanlon Road and Kendrick Avenue, however there will be no through access at 625 Hanlon Road… Continue reading 625 Hanlon Road closed starting May 12

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Between Spring Street and Emma Street Notice date: April 29, 2025 Updated: May 2, 2025 About the project To support the ongoing Guelph General Hospital expansion, Kieswetter Excavating is installing storm sewer, repaving the road, repairing the curb and the boulevard at 115 Delhi Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 8 Work is expected to start on or about Thursday, May 8 and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Lane shifts on Delhi Street There will be lane shifts on Delhi Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. Delays should be expected. Parking along Delhi Street On-road parking spaces on Delhi Street will be reduced,… Continue reading Delhi Street lane shifts starting May 8

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Alma Street North to Raglan Street Notice update: April 24, 2025 Updated: May 2, 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 project by closing the road during construction. Work begins May 12 Work is expected to start on or about Monday, May 12 and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Omar Street closed Omar Street will be closed to through traffic from Alma Street North to Raglan Street during the project. Local traffic will be permitted along Omar Street, however, there will be no through access at 9 Omar… Continue reading Omar Street closed starting May 12

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Victoria Road South at the railway crossing north of York Road Notice date: April 17, 2025 Guelph Junction Railway is replacing a section of track at rail crossing Due to the age of the at grade rail crossing on Victoria Road South, Guelph Junction Railway is replacing a section of rail track to maintain a safe crossing in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Work begins May 2, concluding May 7 Work is expected to begin the evening of May 2, and anticipated to finish by 5 a.m. on May 7. Full road closure with limited access to business plaza at 199 Victoria Road  South Victoria Road South will be closed in both directions for the duration of construction. No through traffic will be permitted. Limited… Continue reading Victoria Road South closure at Guelph Junction Railway crossing starting May 2

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Woodlawn Road to Speedvale Avenue West Notice date: April 17, 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. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to complete the remainder of work associated with the watermain and sanitary sewers upgrades on Phase 2. The remainder of the work includes road restoration, multi-use path restoration, traffic signal upgrades and landscape restoration. Capital Paving Inc. will also complete surface paving and line painting from Woodlawn Road to Speedvale Avenue West. Work begins April 28 Work is expected to start on or about Monday, April… Continue reading Silvercreek Parkway North lane closure starting April 28

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Gordon Street between Water Street and the Bridge, and Water Street from Gordon Street to McCrae Boulevard, and parts of Royal City Park Notice date: April 16, 2025 About the project The City is working with Communications and Cabling Contractors to install underground conduit and fibre optic cable along a small portion of Water Street, along the south edge of Royal City park. Work begins April 22 Work is expected to start on or about Tuesday, April 22 and will take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Please note that no trees will be impacted during construction. Lane reductions Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. There will be a reduction of one southbound lane on Gordon Street within the work area.  The… Continue reading Work along Gordon Street and Water Street starting April 22

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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 project by allowing the contractor to set up a lane reduction at this location. Work begins April 22 Work is expected to start on or about Tuesday, April 22 and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions on Cork Street East There will be parking lane reductions on Cork Street East during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for… Continue reading Cork Street East lane reduction starting April 22

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Multiple locations Notice date: April 14, 2025 Updated: April 17, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working with Advance Excavating and General Contracting Ltd to complete sanitary sewer repair on the following streets: Honey Crescent – April 22 Forest Hill Drive – April 24 Water Street – April 26, May 3, and May 8 Echo Drive – April 28 – May 1 Bellevue Street – May 5 – May 8 Work begins April 22 Work is expected to start on or about April 22 and will continue for roughly 4 weeks, weather permitting. Road closure and property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment… Continue reading University Subdivision sanitary sewer repairs starting April 22

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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 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 project is part of the City’s Annual Paving Program. More information about this program can be found on the City’s Annual Paving Program webpage. Construction duration Work is anticipated to start the week of April 21, and is expected to take between… Continue reading Road repairs and paving on Sleeman Avenue, Ajax Street, Kenwood Crescent, Chase Street, and Heath Road begins week of April 21

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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 project will improve essential services for residents and businesses city-wide. This spring, the first stage of construction – Phase 4, Stage 1 – will take place from Watson Parkway to the eastern city limit. Join us at the open house to learn about what you can expect once construction starts. We’ll also share plans for future stages of York Road construction, from Victoria Road to Watson Parkway. Find more details… Continue reading Join us for a York Road construction open house on April 15

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Notice date: April 1, 2025 About the project As part of the York Road Phase 3 project, the City is working with Navacon Construction Inc. to reconstruct York Road, from Stevenson Street South to Victoria Road South. In 2024, we replaced the underground sewer and water pipes in this area. This spring, we’re replacing curbs, sidewalks and paving the road. We anticipate this Phase 3 work will be completed by mid-June. Lane restrictions to begin middle of April As temperatures begin to increase, crews will begin minor repairs, prepare to complete the final layer of asphalt, and finish outstanding concrete and landscaping work. To complete this work, lane restrictions will be required. Flag people will be directing traffic, so please expect delays. Short term closures… Continue reading York Road reconstruction final paving and surface works to begin mid-April

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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 of the Metrolinx railway corridor. The City is working to replace 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 Street South. While the road work is happening on Wyndham Street South, the existing on-street… Continue reading Construction begins on Wellington Street East in April

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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 has been contracted by the City to complete this work. This project is divided into three phases. Construction of Phase 1 spans from Lynwood Avenue to University Avenue West. Phase 1 will be carried out in two stages. Stage 1 spans from Lynwood Avenue to 100 metres west of Rodney Boulevard. Stage 2 spans from 100 metres west of Rodney Boulevard to University Avenue West and construction is anticipated to… Continue reading College Avenue West closure starting April 7

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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 permitting. We anticipate construction will be completed by December.  The bridge will provide an accessible walking and cycling route across the Speed River and will connect you to the Downtown Trail. Property access and lane reductions Traffic lanes will be restricted throughout the construction area, please follow posted signs for safety. All residences and businesses in the construction area will remain open and accessible throughout the project. Every effort will… Continue reading City to begin building Emma Street to Earl Street bridge this spring

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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 be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre-construction conditions. The municipality, as well as all affected utilities, will be contacted to determine the location of any underground services in advance of any digging. In the unlikely event that outages of telephone, internet, cable service or other utilities are experienced, please advise the contractor’s site supervisor (Paul G. of Aecon Utilities at 519-577-9462) for repairs to… Continue reading Wyndham Street temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures starting February 11

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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]. The City is supporting this project by closing the road during off-site construction. Dawn Avenue will not be closed until Lowes Road West is open and no longer under a road closure. Work is intended to begin March 17 Work is intended to start on or about Monday, March 17 and take about 3 months to complete, weather permitting. Dawn Avenue closed Dawn Avenue will be closed to through traffic… Continue reading Dawn Avenue closure proposed to start March 17

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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 no health risks associated with this break. We will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses. Updated traffic impacts Macdonnell Street, from Wyndham Street North to just in front of the West Parkade, is now closed. Repairs are set to begin imminently and are expected to take approximately 8 to 10 hours to complete. Visit guelph.ca/transit for information about potential route impacts. Updates will be made to this notice at guelph.ca/news… Continue reading Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph

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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 infrastructure on Gordon Street. Once installed, the storm sewers will reduce flooding on Lowes Road during heavy rains. Work begins January 8 Work is expected to start on or about January 8 and will continue for roughly 5 weeks, weather permitting.  Residents may be contacted by the contractor and/or their representative to complete pre-construction surveys around the project site. Road closure and property access During construction sections of the road… Continue reading Lowes Road storm sewer installation starting January 8

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CNR Spurline Trail between Exhibition Street and London Road West Notice date: December 5, 2024 Updated: April 24, 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 begins January 15 Work is expected to start on or about Wednesday January 15, 2025 and take approximately until the end of April to complete, weather permitting. Please note that no trees will be impacted during construction. Lane reductions There will be no traffic lane reductions during construction. Pedestrian access The trailway will remain open throughout construction.  All work and equipment used will be on the south side of the… Continue reading Work on CNR Spurline Trail starting January 15

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116 Gordon Street Notice date: October 28, 2024 About the project The City of Guelph has contracted Beton to undertake repairs and rehabilitate the existing concrete retaining wall along the north edge of the Speed River in front of the Boathouse Tea Room. The construction work will involve repair of the existing structure, removal of the existing concrete stairs, installation of new concrete stairs to meet current standards and safety regulations, and a safety railing. This work is expected to be completed in two phases, starting Fall 2024, and completion of final works in Spring 2025. Construction schedule Work is anticipated to start on or about November 1, 2024 and is expected to be completed prior to May 16, 2025. The construction duration derives from… Continue reading Boathouse retaining wall rehabilitation begins November 1

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From Metcalfe Street to 275 metres east of Metcalfe Street Notice date: October 11, 2024 About the project In advance of the reconstruction of Grove Street, the existing natural gas lines are scheduled to be replaced. The existing gas main has been identified to be replaced ahead of the upcoming reconstruction work scheduled for Spring 2025. The gas replacement is anticipated to start in late October. Additional notifications to follow Enbridge and/or the contractor will notify residents of construction impacts and/or service interruptions once the gas work is scheduled. Traffic impacts There may be lane reductions on Grove Street around the equipment while it is in operation, potentially leading to minor delays. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Delays should be expected. Please… Continue reading Gas main replacement on Grove Street

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Dawson Road at 135m south of Shelldale Crescent Notice date: September 26, 2024 Updated: November 20, 2024 About the project The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a new pedestrian crossover on the north leg of Dawson Road 135m south of Shelldale Crescent. Work begins October 7 Work is expected to begin on or about October 7 and will take about eight weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected The City will ensure that two-way traffic is maintained at all times and directed by a traffic control officer. Please follow the posted signs for your safety. While a full road closure is not planned, delays are expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during… Continue reading Dawson Road lane reductions starting October 7

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Longfellow Avenue at Muskoka Drive Notice date: May 24, 2024 About the project The works being completed include constructing a new watermain on Longfellow Avenue and connecting to Muskoka Drive to service Phase 2 of the Nima Trails Subdivision. Work begins June 10 Work is anticipated to begin on Monday, June 10 and end on Friday, June 14, weather permitting. Road closure on Muskoka Drive Muskoka Drive will be closed at the intersection of Longfellow Avenue, there will be no through access. Pedestrian access Sidewalks will remain open and pedestrians may cross at the intersection, a safe route of passage will be identified. City services There will be no interruption to any City services during construction. Waste collection will not be affected. Please continue to… Continue reading Muskoka Drive road closure starting June 10

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Notice date: May 15, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 16 Work is expected to start on or about Thursday, May 16 and take about 2 days to complete, weather permitting. Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent closed Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Local traffic will be permitted along Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent, however, there will be no through access at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. Property access Every effort will be made… Continue reading Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent closed starting May 16

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Notice date: May 2, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 7 Work is expected to start on or about Tuesday, May 7 and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions on Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent There will be lane reductions on Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not planned; however, delays should be expected. Property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to… Continue reading Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent lane reductions starting May 7

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The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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