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  • Construction notice: Geotechnical investigations on Ontario street and Wood street

    Notice Date: October 6, 2026 What’s happening: MTE is drilling boreholes on Ontario Street and Wood Street to complete geotechnical investigations. Why: Geotechnical investigations are required to progress the design of the reconstruction of Ontario Street and Wood Street. When: Drilling will take place on Thursday, October 29, Friday, October 30 and Monday, November 2.…

  • 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…

  • Construction notice: Annual paving on Victoria Road South

    Notice Date: October 2, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving Victoria Road South, from Clair Road East to south of Serena Lane. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes removing the existing asphalt, grading the gravel base and repaving the road. Why: This project is part of the City’s Annual…

  • Construction notice: Water service installation at 122 Metcalfe Street

    Notice Date: October 1, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction is installing water, sewer and storm pipes and repaving the road at 122 Metcalfe Street. Why: This project supports a development project at 122 Metcalfe Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: ​​Work starts on or about October 5 and takes about…

  • Construction notice: Grove Street reconstruction

    Notice Date: October 1, 2026 What’s happening: ​​On behalf of the City of Guelph, Sousa Concrete will be working on deficiencies, completing surface restorations and paving the south lane of the road along Grove Street, from Metcalfe Street to 184 Grove Street. Why: ​​This is the remaining work left from the Grove Street reconstruction project.…

  • Construction notice: Water service installation at 29 Colborn Street

    Notice Date: September 30, 2026 What’s happening: J.G. Goetz Construction Ltd. is installing sewer, water and storm pipes, and repaving the road at 29 Colborn Street. Why: ​​This project supports a development project at 29 Colborn Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. When: ​​Work starts on or about October 13 and…

  • Construction notice: Annual Paving on Cathcart Street

    Notice Date: September 30, 2026Update: October 1, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Cathcart Street, from Stevenson Street North to Knightswood Boulevard. The City of Guelph’s contractor, Brantco Construction, will complete this work. It includes removing the existing asphalt; grading the gravel base; adjusting manhole covers, and valves; and repaving the road. Why:…

  • Construction notice: Annual paving on Rhonda Road, Michael Place and Gregory Place

    Notice Date: September 9, 2026Update: September 14, 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,…

  • 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…

  • Construction notice: Bridge closure at Speed River bridge on Speedvale Avenue East

    Notice Date: September 1, 2026 What’s happening: Starting September 28, the City of Guelph is replacing the Speed River Bridge and will be closing Speedvale Avenue East at the bridge, with no eastbound or westbound through traffic permitted through the construction zone. This work is part of Phase 2 of the multi-year Speedvale Avenue corridor…

  • Construction notice: Paving on Carrington Drive, Lovett Lane and Ryder Road starts August 31

    Notice date: August 28, 2026Update: September 30, 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…

  • Construction notice: Lane reductions due to Road repaving on Cathcart Street

    Notice Date: August 21, 2026 What’s happening: We’re repaving the following streets: Cathcart Street, from Stevenson Street North to Knightswood Boulevard. 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; adjusting storm grates, manhole covers, and valves; and repaving the…

  • 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…

  • Construction Notice: Road closure on Watson Road North

    Notice Date: August 12, 2026Update: September 8, 2026 What’s happening: We’re installing new storm sewer infrastructure within the York Road and Watson Road 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 North will be closed starting Monday, August…

  • Construction Notice: Annual Paving for Lawrence Avenue and Audrey Avenue

    Notice Date: Aug 12, 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; adjusting storm grates,…

  • 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.…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Construction notice: Edinburgh Road South lane reductions Young Street to Floral Drive starting June 15​

    Notice date: June 4, 2026  ​ Update: July 24, 2026Update: August 7, 2026Update: September 9, 2026Update: September 15, 2026Update: October 6, 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…

  • Construction notice: College Avenue West closed between Borden Street and University Avenue starting June 24

    Notice Date: June 5, 2026Update: June 12, 2026Update: June 17, 2026Update: August 27, 2026Update: September 24, 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,…

  • Construction notice: Paving on Inverness Drive, Islington Avenue, and Glenbrook Drive starts June 8

    Notice date: May 20, 2026Update: June 5, 2026Update: September 25, 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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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