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University Avenue West improvements

College Avenue West to Gordon Street

About the project

The work on University Avenue West includes replacement of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and upsizing the watermain. Improvements to sidewalks and drainage including the addition of sidewalk from College Avenue to Caledonia Street. This project will improve the quality of water and sewer systems for residents in the area, now and into the future.

Timeline

  • 2024–2025: Detailed design
  • Fall 2024: Geotechnical work begins
  • April 2026: Tender
  • June 2026: Construction starts

Map of construction area

University Avenue West construction map. 2026 construction limits are outlined from College Avenue West to past Caledonia Street. 2027 construction limits are outlined from east of Caledonia Street to Gordon Street.

Community engagement

We commit to communicating with businesses and residents about this project. The City will host an open house in early 2026 to provide project information. Details of the event and materials will be posted online when available.

For more information

Steve Huckabone
Engineering and Transportation Services
City of Guelph
[email protected]