Road construction
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Construction notice: Talbot Street closed between Forest Street and Dean Avenue for two weeks starting September 29
Notice date: September 17, 2025 What’s happening: Drexler Construction Ltd. is installing new water and sanitary services to 71 Talbot Street. Why: Service upgrades are required to accommodate a new dwelling for an approved building permit at 71 Talbot Street. When: Construction is expected to start on or about Monday, September 29, and we expect…
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Construction notice: College Avenue and Gordon Street intersection closed overnight on September 26, 27 and 28
Notice date: September 15, 2025Updated: September 16, 2025 What’s happening: We’re paving the intersection of College Avenue and Gordon Street. Why: As part of phase two of the College Avenue infrastructure upgrades, we’re replacing aging water and wastewater infrastructure, and adding protected cycling infrastructure on the north and south sides of College Avenue West from…
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Construction notice: Mayfield Avenue closed between Monticello Cresent and Colborn Street for two weeks starting September 22
Notice date: September 15, 2025 What’s happening: GDM Construction Ltd. is installing new water and sanitary services to 12 Mayfield Avenue. Why: Service upgrades are required to accommodate a new dwelling for an approved building permit at 12 Mayfield Avenue. When: Construction work is expected to start on or about Monday September 22, and we…
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Construction notice: Lane reductions on College Avenue West between Caledonia Street and Borden Street starting September 15
Notice date: September 12, 2025 What’s happening: Lochart Excavating Inc. is completing water and sewer upgrades for an approved building permit at 47 College Avenue West. The westbound lane in front of 47 College Avenue will be reduced, still maintaining two-way traffic. Why: These service upgrades are supporting the approved building permit for 47 College…
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Construction notice: Overnight road closures for Downtown line painting on September 11 and 14
Notice date: September 11, 2025 What’s happening: We’re completing line painting on: Why: This work will help make it easier for you to get around Downtown Guelph. When: Line painting will take place overnight on September 11 and 14 (one night each, weather permitting). This work is being completed overnight (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Everton Drive, Harrington Road, Keating Street, Bryant Road, Silurian Drive starting August 25
Notice date: 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, as well as repairing the asphalt road surface. Why: This project is part of the…
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Construction notice: Road shoulder and boulevard closure at 611 Imperial Road North starting September 16
Notice date: September 5, 2025 What’s happening: A contractor is replacing underground water pipes at 611 Imperial Road North. This work requires a section of the road shoulder and boulevard to be closed while the work is completed. Why: Water services are being upgraded from the City watermain to private property at 611 Imperial Road…
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Construction notice: Overnight work on Highway 6 at multiple intersections starting on September 2
Notice date: September 2, 2025 Updated: September 15, 2025 What’s happening: Capital Paving is grinding and replacing surface asphalt on multiple locations along Highway 6 on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. This work will affect the following intersections: Why: This project supports scheduled road maintenance of Highway 6 and the installation of new electrical equipment…
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Construction notice: Elizabeth Street lane reduction starting September 9
Notice date: September 2, 2025 What’s happening: James Thoume Construction LTD is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. Why: This project supports a development project at 300 Elizabeth Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about September 9 and will take about…
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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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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: 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: York Road surface adjustments starting August 5
Notice date: July 29, 2025 Updated: September 10, 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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gas main replacement on Grove Street
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…
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Dawson Road lane reductions starting October 7
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…
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Silvercreek Parkway North full closure starting August 30
Road closure: Silvercreek Parkway North from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: August 16, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 construction spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc.…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane reductions starting July 22
Phase 2: Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: July 15, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to upgrade the existing watermain…
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Muskoka Drive road closure starting June 10
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…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent closed starting May 16
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,…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent lane reductions starting May 7
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,…
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Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures.
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Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North.