Construction
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Construction notice: Restored access to South End Community Park during community centre construction
Notice date: May 8, 2026 What’s happening: South End Community Park is opening for the season on May 15, with an adjusted access route while construction on the South End Community Centre is being completed. Why: As the final stages of community centre construction are completed ahead of the grand opening later this year, part…
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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: 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 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: Exhibition Park Archaeological Field Work
Notice date: April 30, 2026 What’s happening: We’re completing a Stage 2 Archeological Assessment in Exhibition Park, east of the playground. A work crew will be digging and refilling a series of round pits in the area. Why: We’re preparing to install new play equipment in the space and this is a provincially required assessment…
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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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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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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: 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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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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Construction notice: New multi-use trail connecting Deerpath Drive to Castlebury Park
Update date: November 27, 2025Original notice date: October 14, 2025 What’s happening We’re building a new multi-use trail within the hydro corridor, connecting Deerpath Drive to Castlebury Park. The trail will extend along the western property line beside the residential lots and will connect to existing trails within the park and leading to Paisley Road.…
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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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The Family Fountain will be taken to storage as we prepare for the Downtown Revitalization construction
To prepare for the construction phase of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program starting in spring 2026, underground utility work is required to be completed. Starting in September, Alectra Utilities began replacing and upgrading the critical below-ground electrical infrastructure. Due to this work, the Family Fountain is required to be moved out of St. George’s Square…
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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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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track project update
Notice date: July 23, 2025 What’s happening: We’re working on the finishing touches for the Eastview Bike Park pump track, including testing the features to make sure all project elements and water drainage routes are working as expected. We appreciate the community’s patience and support in staying out of the active construction site. Please be…
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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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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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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: 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.