Road construction
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Construction notice: St. Arnaud Street closed starting May 11
Notice date: May 4, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction is installing sewer, water and storm pipes and repaving the road surface. The City is supporting this project by closing the road during construction. Why: This project supports a development project at 80 St Arnaud Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected].…
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Construction notice: College Avenue and Gordon Street intersection closed overnight on May 30
Notice date: May 8, 2026 What’s happening: As part of the College Avenue Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 project, the City of Guelph is working with Goetz Construction to complete permanent pavement markings in the intersection of College Avenue and Gordon Street. This work is being completed overnight on a weekend to reduce disruptions to residents…
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Construction notice: 656 York Rd
Notice date: May 8, 2026 What’s happening: Stantec Consulting will be conducting environmental monitoring and sampling of existing ground water wells near 656 York Rd. Why: This project is related to a proposed development at 656 York Rd, and routine monitoring of wells near the property. When: This is a one-day project on May 15,…
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Construction notice: Silvercreek Pkwy N at Woodlawn Rd W
Notice date: May 7, 2026 What’s happening: Enbridge Gas is conducting a gas valve repair at the intersection of Silvercreek Pkwy N and Woodlawn Rd W. Why: This project is part of routine maintenance of Enbridge gas network in the city limits. When: This is a one-day project on May 15, 2026. Construction will be conducted…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and lane reduction starting September 15
Notice Date: August 27, 2025Updated Notice Date: May 4, 2026 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…
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Construction notice: University Subdivision, between Edinburgh Road South, Maple Street and Water Street, Forest Street
Notice date: April 22, 2026 What’s happening: In preparation for an upcoming sewer lining project, Pipeflo will be completing sanitary sewer lining on behalf of the City of Guelph. Why: As part of scheduled maintenance, the City will be lining aging sewer to extend its usable life span. When: Pipeflo is planning to begin the…
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Construction notice: College Avenue West closed between Gordon Street and Borden Street starting May 4
Notice date: April 21, 2026 Notice Updated: April 22, 2026 What’s happening: As part of the College Avenue Infrastructure Improvements project, the City of Guelph’s contractor, Goetz Construction is constructing the new curbs and sidewalks, placing asphalt, and restoring the boulevards as part of the infrastructure improvements on College Avenue West, from Gordon Street to…
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Construction notice: Mitchell Street closed for 1 week starting April 27
Notice date: April 15, 2026 What’s happening: Goetz Construction is decommissioning existing underground services at 8 Mitchell Street. Why: This project supports a development project at 165-171 Arthur Street North (8 Mitchell Street). For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about April 27 and will take about one week…
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Construction notice: Watson Road South closed starting April 27
Notice date: April 13, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the watermain and storm sewer within the York Road and Watson Road 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: Watson Road South will be closed starting April 27 until…
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Construction notice: College Avenue West closed starting April 21
Notice date: April 7, 2026 What’s happening: J. Weber Contracting is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road.The City is supporting this project by closing the road during construction. Why: This project supports a development project at 486 College Avenue West. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work…
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Construction notice: Landsdown Drive closed starting April 27
Notice date: April 7, 2026 What’s happening: Thoume Construction is installing six sets of sewer and water services, decommissioning one set of water and sanitary service and repaving the road.The City is supporting this project by closing the road during construction. Why: This project supports a development project at 34 Landsdown Drive. For more…
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Construction notice: Ridgeway Avenue closed starting April 13
Notice date: April 1, 2026 What’s happening: J. Weber Contracting Limited is installing water and sewer pipes and repaving the road. Why: This project supports a development project at 36 Ridgeway Avenue. When: Construction starts on or around April 13, and we expect the work to be completed by May 1, weather permitting. Changes during…
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Construction notice: Nottingham Street closed near Gordon Street starting April 13 for one week
Notice date: Mar 31, 2026 What’s happening: J.G. Goetz Construction Limited is removing a water service and repaving the road. The City is supporting this project by closing the road during construction. Why: This project supports a development project at 23 Gordon Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work…
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Construction notice: Paving on Laird Road, Phelan Court, Cooper Drive, Quarterman Road and Few Street starts April 13
Notice date: March 23, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Laird Road, from Cooper Drive to Few Street; Phelan Court, from Cooper Drive to end; Cooper Drive, from Laird Road to end; Quarterman Road, from Laird Road to Cooper Drive; and, Quarterman Road, from Laird Road to Cooper Drive. The City of Guelph’s…
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Construction notice: Paving on Elmira Road North starts April 7
Notice date: March 23, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving Elmira Road North, between Woodlawn Road West and the City limit. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks; adjusting storm grates, manhole covers and valves; and, repaving the road. Why: This project is part of…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street full closure beginning March 30
Notice date: March 18, 2026 What’s happening: Starting the week of March 30, work will begin to replace and upgrade sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wyndham Street. The first closure will be Wyndham Street from Wellington Street East to south of the Macdonell Street intersection and may extend to Cork Street. Wyndham Street…
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Emergency repair work continues on Lewis Road
Original Post: January 12, 2026Updated – March 2, 2026Updated Notice: April 27, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is replacing culverts under Lewis Road near the Guelph Junction Railway tracks. Why: Once repairs are completed, Lewis Road will re-open to through traffic at this location. It was closed to through-traffic in 2025 due to…
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Construction notice: Speed River Bridge on Speedvale Avenue East reconstruction with lane closures
Notice date: January 26, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is replacing the Speed River Bridge on Speedvale Avenue East. This work is part of Phase 2 of the multi-year Speedvale Avenue Corridor Improvement. During Phase 2, we’re reconstructing Speedvale Avenue East, from east of the Guelph Junction…
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The final plan for St. George’s Square is ready!
You gave us a lot of feedback this summer on the proposed design for St. George’s Square. We’ve incorporated your suggestions and are presenting the final plan to Council on December 16. The Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program is a multi-year project focused on replacing aging sewers, watermains and other critical underground infrastructure (some over a…
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Downtown Renewal (Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study)
Notice of Study Completion As part of the Downtown Renewal project, the City of Guelph has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study in the downtown core for the Macdonell Bridge and Allan’s Structures and Ward to Downtown pedestrian/cyclist crossing. This study was completed as a Schedule ‘B’ project, addressing Class EA Phases 1…
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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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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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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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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.