Construction
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Construction notice: Lane reductions at 695 Eramosa Road due to new sewer and water pipe installation
Notice Date: November 4, 2026 What’s happening: Drexcon3 is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road. Why: This project supports a development project at 695-701 Eramosa Road. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about November 16 and is expected to be completed by December 4,…
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Construction notice: Full closure on Cassino Avenue due to water service installation
Notice date: November 6, 2026 What’s happening: In4Structure is removing road asphalt, curb, and boulevard to install a new sanitary sewer. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition. Why: This project supports the construction of a new development at 108 Cassino Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected] When:…
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Construction notice: Woodlawn Road West at Nicklin Road traffic control signal infrastructure improvements
Notice Date: November 5, 2026 What’s happening: The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install new crossrides and traffic control signal infrastructure at the intersection of Woodlawn Road West at Nicklin Road. Why: This project supports a continuous protected multi-use path and protected bike crossing at the intersection of Woodlawn Road West and Nicklin…
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Construction notice: Temporary lane closures on Macdonell Bridge due to Allan’s Dam stabilization
Notice Date: November 5, 2026 What’s happening: Starting on or about November 9, the City will be undertaking emergency stabilization work on the Allan’s Dam spillway. This work will include the placement of stone beneath portions of the dam and extensive grouting to improve structural stability. Minor impacts on the local area are anticipated during…
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Construction notice: Hanlon Creek Dog Park – Retaining Wall Construction
Notice date: November 3, 2026 What’s happening: We’re building a small retaining wall near the bridge and culvert in Hanlon Creek Dog Park. Why: Recent weather events washed away part of the trail in Hanlon Creek Dog Park and City staff reshaped the trail to stabilize the damaged area. The final step of the repair…
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Construction Notice: Annual Paving for Lawrence Avenue and Audrey Avenue
Notice Date: August 12, 2026Updated: October 30, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Audrey Avenue, from York Road to end, and Lawrence Avenue, from York Road to Florence Lane. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes removing the existing asphalt, grading the gravel base; repairing concrete curbs;…
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Construction notice: Water service installation on James Street West
Notice date: October 23, 2026 What’s happening: Drexcon3 is removing road asphalt, curb, and boulevard to install two new water and sanitary service. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition. Why: This project supports the construction of a new development at 33-35 James Street West. For more information about the development, please…
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Construction notice: Water service installation on Torrance Crescent
Notice date: October 23, 2026 What’s happening: Neeb Excavating Inc is removing road asphalt, curb, and boulevard to install a new water service. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition. Why: This project supports the construction of a new additional dwelling unit at 6 Torrance Cresent. For more information about the development,…
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Construction notice: Water service installation on Kirkland Street
Notice date: October 23, 2026 What’s happening: James Thoume Construction is removing road asphalt, curb, and boulevard to install a new water and sanitary service. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition. Why: This project supports the construction of a new development at 57 Kirkland Street. For more information about the development,…
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Construction notice: Speed River Bridge on Speedvale Avenue East reconstruction with lane closures
Notice date: January 26, 2026Updated: October 22, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has reopened Speedvale Avenue East at the bridge to westbound traffic. The full closure of the road ended one week ahead of schedule. This work is part of Phase 2 of the multi-year Speedvale Avenue Corridor Improvement. During Phase 2, we’re…
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Construction notice: Urgent Watermain work on Woolwich Street starting week of October 26
Notice Date: October 20, 2026Update: October 22, 2026 What’s happening: G. Melo Excavating Ltd. will be installing a watermain connection and repaving the roadway. Why: This work is required to support a development project at 816 Woolwich Street. When: Work is starting Monday October 26. Changes during construction: Traffic lanes: Lane reductions will be in…
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Construction notice: Monitoring well installation – Mollison Park
Notice Date: October 16, 2026 What’s Happening: The City of Guelph’s Water Services Department will be installing a new groundwater monitoring well in Mollison Park. Why: This work will help improve understanding of the local geology and groundwater conditions in an area that contributes to the City’s drinking water supply. Information collected from the monitoring…
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Construction notice: Monitoring well sampling
Notice Date: October 15, 2026 What’s happening: Water Services will be sampling groundwater from the Ironwood Test Well located in the University Village Park and Steffler Test Well located in Steffler Park. Why: The information collected from these test wells will help evaluate groundwater chemistry for the potential for municipal production wells which are being…
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Get a closer look at Downtown construction: October tours just announced
Guelph, Ont., October 6, 2026 – This month, we’ll be hosting a series of Downtown construction tours that offer an opportunity to learn first-hand about the Wyndham reconstruction project from City experts. During the tour, you’ll enjoy tasty samples from local businesses, take in entertaining and informative stops along the way, and receive a voucher…
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Construction notice: Exhibition Street reconstruction – Phase 1
Notice Date: October 5, 2026 What’s happening: As part of the Exhibition Area Phase 1 Reconstruction project, the City of Guelph’s contractor is replacing and upgrading water, wastewater and storm infrastructure. We will also reconstruct the road, curbs and sidewalk, and add in new sidewalk on the west side of Exhibition St, between Wright Crescent…
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New Central Library transition plan approved as Baker District project continues
Current Main Library set to close February 1, 2027 Guelph, Ont., Tuesday, September 29 – The Guelph Public Library Board has approved the Library’s transition strategy for moving from the current Main Library, located at 100 Norfolk Street, to the new Central Library at 1 Baker Street. The current Main Library will close to the…
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Construction notice: O’Connor Lane Park Playground Replacement and Pavement Resurfacing
Notice date: September 25, 2026 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment and applying asphalt to the existing trails within O’Connor Lane Park, 31 O’Connor Lane, as part of our annual playground replacement program. Why: Each year, budget permitting, we work on several playground lifecycle replacement projects throughout the city. When we replace play equipment,…
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Construction notice: Annual paving on Rhonda Road, Michael Place and Gregory Place
Notice Date: September 9, 2026Update: November 9, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Rhonda Road, from Marksam Road to Westwood Road, Michael Place from Rhonda Road to end and, Gregory Place from Rhonda Road to end. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes removing the existing asphalt,…
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Speed River Bridge full closure starts September 28
Guelph, Ont., September 1, 2026 – Starting on September 28, Speedvale Avenue East at the Speed River Bridge will be closed. There will be no eastbound or westbound through traffic permitted through the construction zone for about four to six weeks, weather permitting. Businesses will remain open on both sides of the bridge. This work is part of Phase 2 of the multi-year Speedvale Avenue Corridor Improvement. During this…
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Construction notice: Paving on Carrington Drive, Lovett Lane and Ryder Road starts August 31
Notice date: August 28, 2026Update: November 10, 2026 What’s happening: We’re paving the following streets: Carrington Drive, from south of Lovett Lane to Ryder Avenue, Ryder Avenue from Carrington Drive to Lovett Lane; and Lovett Lane from Ryder Avenue to Ryder Avenue. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street full closure extending from Carden Street to Woolwich Street
Notice Date: August 18, 2026 What’s happening: Starting on September 8, the area impacted by construction work for replacing aging sewers and watermains within and around Wyndham Street North will extend from Carden Street to Woolwich Street, excluding the Macdonell Street intersection. This work is the next step in the Wyndham Street full closure which…
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Construction Notice: Road closure on Watson Road North
Notice Date: August 12, 2026Update: October 30, 2026 What’s happening: We’re installing new storm sewer infrastructure within the York Road and Watson Road intersection. In addition, work is continuing on the infiltration basins along the north side of York Road, and preparations are underway for installation of new curbs. Why: This work is being completed…
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Downtown construction meets second milestone on schedule
Guelph, Ont., August 13, 2026 – One month after achieving the first major milestone in Phase 1 of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), the second milestone is set to be achieved on schedule. By Sunday, August 16, the intersection of Macdonell and Wyndham Street will reopen, marking the second milestone of DTIRP complete. This closure began on July 19 and was expected to take approximately one month. To help accelerate this…
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Updated: Wastewater rehabilitation and temporary road closure at Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive
Update: August 20, 2026 The road closure on Knightswood Boulevard, originally scheduled to remain in effect until August 21, 2026, has been extended to August 26, 2026 to allow additional time to complete wastewater rehabilitation and restoration activities.As part of the final restoration work, Waverley Drive and Knightswood Boulevard will be closed from August 24…
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Construction notice: Severn Drive Park playground replacement and pavement resurfacing
Notice date: July 24, 2026 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Severn Drive Park, 125 Severn Drive, as part of our annual playground replacement program. We’re also taking the opportunity to resurface the trails and paved areas throughout the park. Why: Each year, budget permitting, we work on several playground lifecycle replacement projects…
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Construction notice: Woodland Glen Park playground replacement
Notice date: July 23, 2026 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Woodland Glen Park, 30 Woodland Glen Drive, as part of our annual playground replacement program. Why: Each year, budget permitting, we work on several playground lifecycle replacement projects throughout the city. When we replace play equipment, we consider community input, available budget,…
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Lower Wyndham Street set to reopen as Downtown construction project hits first major milestone
The milestone paves the way for increased traffic access and represents a major step forward for the Downtown project. Guelph, Ont., July 16, 2026 – Great news for Downtown Guelph: the first milestone in Phase 1 of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program has been achieved on schedule, reflecting strong progress during this phase of work.…
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New map helps you get around Guelph during construction season
Guelph, Ont., July 6, 2026 – The City has released a new road closure and detour map to make getting around Guelph during construction season easier. Find the map at guelph.ca/construction. We know road closures can be frustrating, but they’re also important. Road closures let us make critical upgrades to our city’s infrastructure. As we make improvements across the city, this map will help you plan your route for daily trips around Guelph. This map replaces the previous construction map on the City’s website. What’s on the map …
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Construction notice: Paving on Dakota Drive, Delaware Avenue, Ramona Court and Algonquin Road starts July 7
Notice date: June 29, 2026Update: October 20, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Dakota Drive, from Victoria Road North to Delaware Avenue; Delaware Avenue, from Brant Avenue to Speedvale Avenue East; Ramona Court; and Algonquin Road, from Brant Avenue to Delaware Avenue. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work.…
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Construction notice: memorial site preparation beside the Royal Recreation Trail off York Road
Notice date: June 26, 2026 What’s happening: The installation of silt fencing along the edge of the Speed River and the establishment of a work area to facilitate Why: We’re preparing for the installation of the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy’s memorial in honour of lives lost to drug poisoning. When: Site preparation is expected to…
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Construction Notice: University Avenue West Reconstruction – Phase 1
Notice Date: June 16, 2026Updated: June 25, 2026Update: July 6, 2026 What’s happening: As part of the University Avenue West reconstruction project, the City of Guelph’s contractor, NavaconConstruction is working to replace and upgrade water, wastewater and storm infrastructure. We will also reconstruct the road, curbs, and sidewalk, adding in new sidewalk on the Easterly…
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Construction Notice: Road Closure on Queen Street from Palmer Street to Lemon Street
Notice date: June 1, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026Updated: September 29, 2026 About the project Reconstruction works will take place late spring into the summer, including constructing a new watermain and a new sanitary sewer, which will be replacements to century old systems. Crews will also be replacing a small section of storm sewer. Work begins…
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Construction notice: College Avenue West closed between Borden Street and University Avenue starting June 24
Notice Date: June 5, 2026Update: October 29, 2026 What’s happening: As part of the College Avenue Infrastructure Improvements project, the City of Guelph’s contractor, Goetz Construction is working to replace and upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure, as part of the infrastructure improvements on College Avenue West, from Borden Street to just east of University Avenue…
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Guelph breaks ground on new transit and fleet facility
Guelph, Ont., May 29, 2026 – This morning, Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, Hardeep Singh Grewal, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation, Mike Schreiner, Member of Provincial Parliament for Guelph, Mayor Cam Guthrie, City Councilors and members of the City’s executive team announced that the city has broken ground on the new Guelph…
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Construction notice: new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility
Notice date: May 5, 2026 What’s happening: We are starting construction on the new Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility on the property at the corner of Stone Road East and Watson Parkway South. Why: We’re building this new facility to replace aging, overcrowded spaces so teams can work efficiently, support a growing community, and keep people moving across Guelph in a sustainable and…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and lane reduction starting September 15
Notice Date: August 27, 2025Updated: 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 to restore…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street full closure beginning March 30
Notice date: March 18, 2026Update: June 11, 2026Update: July 15, 2026 What’s happening: As of March 30, work began to replace and upgrade sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wyndham Street. The Wyndham Street closure extends Carden Street to Quebec Street and Douglas Street. Wyndham Street to Woolwich Street is expected to be closed beginning…
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Curious about Downtown construction? Visit our construction information fair on March 25!
Guelph, ON., March 17, 2026 – Big changes are coming to our Downtown as we begin construction on March 30 on Wyndham Street as part of our Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP). On March 25, we’re hosting a Downtown Infrastructure Construction Information Fair to inform our community about upcoming work in our Downtown. This work…
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Water operations work taking place overnight on March 16
Notice date: March 12, 2026 What’s happening: City crews are performing routine water system valve operations and maintenance in the downtown area. Why: This work will ensure valves are in working condition for upcoming watermain work for the Wyndham Street Reconstruction Project. When: Work will be completed overnight on Monday, March 16 (weather permitting). We will provide updates if the date changes. Changes during construction: Traffic lanes: Brief…
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Construction notice: 100 Steps Watermain Rehabilitation
Notice Date: March 11, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is renewing the 100 Steps watermain, originally built in 1902. The contractor, Fer-Pal Construction Ltd (Core Aqua) will be using a trenchless lining method called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). The 100 Steps Watermain is located between Huron St./Elizabeth St. intersection and Grove St./Metcalfe St. intersection.…
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Construction notice: fire hydrant replacement at 46 Quebec Street starting March 8, 2026
Notice date: Friday, February 27, 2026 What’s happening: We’re replacing a fire hydrant at 46 Quebec Street. Our crews will need to excavate the area around the hydrant and replace it with a new hydrant. This will require digging in the roadway/boulevard, which may temporarily impact access and water service for nearby properties. Why: The fire hydrant has been damaged beyond repair…
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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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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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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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Speed River Trail – closure of user-created paths
Permanent 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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Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph.
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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.