Construction
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Construction notice: Victoria Road South from Arkell Road to south of Decorso Drive. June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Notice date: May 27, 2026Notice Update: June 8. 2026 What’s happening: Percon Excavating will be completing line painting work along Victoria Road North between Arkell Road intersection and just south Decorso Drive. Why: This work is part of traffic improvement efforts for the new Secondary School at 388 Arkell Rd When: This work is scheduled…
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Construction notice: Edinburgh Road South lane reductions Young Street to Floral Drive starting June 15
Notice date: June 4, 2026 What’s happening: Goetz is installing ten sets of sewer and water services and repaving the road. Why: This project supports a development project at 302 – 310 Edinburgh Road South. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about June 15 and takes…
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Construction notice: Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting June 8
Notice date: June 6, 2026 What’s happening: D & J Lockhart Excavators Ltd. is installing storm pipes, a maintenance hole, and repaving the road. Why: This project supports a development project at 81 Royal Road. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about June 8 and takes…
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Construction notice: Edinburgh Road South lane reduction at 328 Edinburgh Road South starting
Notice date: June 5, 2026 What’s happening: Steed and Evans is removing and replacing a section of the driveway at 328 Edinburgh Road South in the right of way. Why: The driveway re-paving work is being carried out to address a sinkhole that developed within the driveway. When: Work starts on or about June…
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Construction notice: College Avenue West closed between Borden Street and University Avenue starting June 22
Notice date: June 5, 2026Notice Update: June 12, 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…
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Construction notice: Jane Street closed starting June 1
Notice date: May 26, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road. Why: This project supports a development project at 18 Jane Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts on or about June 1 and takes about two weeks to complete, weather…
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Notice of Work: Geotechnical investigations William Street and Industrial Street
Notice date: June 2nd, 2026 About the project The City of Guelph is exploring options to address infrastructure upgrades required in William Street, Empire Street, Stevenson Street and Industrial Street. Thisincludes upgrades to sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and stormwater management facilities. The preliminary design requires information about the soil and groundwater to be collected. The…
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Construction notice: Emma Street closed starting June 8
Notice date: May 29, 2026Notice Update: June 3, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction Limited is installing two sanitary and water services for a new development on Emma Street. Once the work is finished, the road will be restored to its original condition. Why: This project supports a development at 137, 139 Emma Street. For more information…
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Construction notice: London Road West closure starts June 8 for one week
Notice date: May 29, 2026Notice Update: June 12, 2026 What’s happening: Neeb Excavating Inc. is installing two new sanitary services and one water service on London Road West. Once the work is completed, all surfaces will be restored back to their original condition Why: This project supports the installation of new private services for two existing properties at…
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Construction notice: Silvercreek Skatepark water fountain installation
Notice date: June 1, 2026 What’s happening: We’re installing a water fountain and bottle-filling station next to the pathway west of Silvercreek Skatepark, at 142 Edinburgh Road South. Why: A long-requested feature, the addition of a water fountain and bottle filling station next to the Silvercreek Skatepark has been made possible thanks to a memorial…
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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: Changes to the St. George’s Square intersection configuration
Date Posted: May 25, 2026 What’s happening: Starting Tuesday, May 26, the intersection within St. George’s Square will be reconfigured to accommodate a temporary road connecting Quebec Street to Douglas Street. The traffic lights within the intersection will be removed and stop signs will be installed on Wyndham Street and Quebec Street allowing all directions…
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Updated: Groundbreaking event for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility
Updated May 27, 2026 Attention news, photo and video editors Guelph, Ont., May 25, 2026 – Media are invited to attend the groundbreaking of the Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility on May 29. The event will include a photo op, along with remarks provided by officials from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and the City…
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Construction notice: Paving on Inverness Drive, Islington Avenue, and Glenbrook Drive starts June 8
Notice date: May 20, 2026Notice Update: June 5, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Inverness Drive from Woodlawn Road to Country Club, Islington Avenue from Inverness Drive to Victoria Road North, and Glenbrook Drive from Inverness Drive to Inverness Drive. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes…
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Construction notice: Reduced lanes at Wyndham Street South/Wellington Street East intersection beginning May 28
Notice Updated: May 25, 2026 What’s happening: Starting on or about Thursday, May 28, surface work within and around the Wyndham Street South and Wellington Street East intersection will begin. Northbound, southbound, eastbound and westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction within the Wyndham Street South and Wellington Street East…
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Construction notice: Emslie Street closed starting May 25
Notice date: May 12, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction is installing sewer and water 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 17 Emslie Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: Work starts…
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Construction notice: College Avenue and Gordon Street intersection closed overnight on May 30
Notice date: May 8, 2026Notice Update: May 14, 2026Notice Update: May 15, 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…
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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: 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: 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: May 27, 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: 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: Wyndham Street full closure beginning March 30
Notice date: March 18, 2026Notice Update: June 11, 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…
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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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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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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.