Construction
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Construction Notice: Road closure on Watson Road North
Notice Date: August 12, 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 24, for two…
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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,…
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Construction Notice: Spruce Place, Tamarack Place and Stevenson Street North Sanitary Sewer and Lateral lining starting August 10
Notice Date: August 6, 2026 What’s happening: In preparation for an upcoming sewer lining project, PipeFlo will be completing sanitary sewer and service lining, and sanitary cleanout installation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Why: As part of scheduled maintenance, the City will be lining aging sewer to extend its usable lifespan. When: PipeFlo…
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Construction Notice: Verney Street Closure for several days starting as early as August 10, 2026
Notice Date: August 7, 2026 What’s happening: Excavation within Verney Street is required to expose and measure the existing watermain. Measurements are required for the future installation of infrastructure associated with the Verney Water Tower Pumping Station project. Why: This investigative work is required to be completed ahead of the Exhibition Area – Phase 1…
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Construction Notice: Road closure on Monitcello Crescent
Notice Date: August 4, 2026 What’s happening: Drexler Construction is removing road asphalt, curb, sidewalk and boulevard to install four new sanitary and water services. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition. Why: This project supports a development project at 9 Monticello Crescent. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected].…
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Construction Notice: Alice Street and Morris Street closed for New Sanitary and Water Services starting July 29
Notice Date: July 29, 2026 What’s Happening: Drexler Construction is removing road asphalt, curb, sidewalk, and boulevard to install five new sanitary and water services. All surfaces will be restored back to their original condition.Once the first phase along Alice Street is completed and opened to traffic, they will begin construction on Morris Street. Why:…
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Construction notice: Wastewater rehabilitation and temporary road closure at Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive
Update: August 4, 2026 Notice date: July 28, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph will be completing sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation work in the area of Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive. A temporary road closure will be required at the Knightswood Boulevard and Waverley Drive intersection to facilitate this work. Why: This work is…
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Construction notice: Watson Parkway North closed at York Road starting July 27
Notice Date: July 23, 2026Update: August 10, 2026 What’s happening: We’re replacing the watermain and storm sewer within the York Road and Watson Parkway intersection. Why: The closure is required to facilitate the completion of the remaining installation of the 300 mm watermain through the intersection of York Road and Watson Parkway as well as…
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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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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North and Macdonell Street intersection full closure beginning July 19
Notice date: July 15, 2026 What’s happening: Starting on or about Sunday, July 19, construction work for replacing aging sewers and watermains within and around the Wyndham Street North and Macdonell Street intersection will begin. The work within the intersection is expected to take approximately one month, weather permitting. To help complete the work…
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Construction Notice: Baker Street Paving
Notice Date: July 10, 2026Update: July 30, 2026Update: August 17, 2026 What’s happening: Steed & Evans Ltd. will be completing grading and paving of the road on Baker Street, from Quebec Street to Woolwich Street, and Park Lane. To facilitate the work, Baker Street and Park Lane will be closed, with local access only. An…
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Construction notice: Paving on Dakota Drive, Delaware Avenue, Ramona Court and Algonquin Road starts July 7
Notice date: June 29, 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. It includes removing…
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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, 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 June 15 Work…
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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, 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…
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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, 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…
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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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Construction notice: Changes to the St. George’s Square intersection configuration
Date Posted: May 25, 2026Update: July 15, 2026 What’s happening: The intersection within St. George’s Square has been reconfigured to accommodate a temporary road connecting Quebec Street to Douglas Street. The traffic lights within the intersection have been removed and stop signs have be installed on Wyndham Street and Quebec Street allowing all directions of…
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Construction notice: Paving on Inverness Drive, Islington Avenue, and Glenbrook Drive starts June 8
Notice date: May 20, 2026Update: 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 removing…
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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: 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: City Hall cooling tower
Date: May 1, 2026 What’s happening: The cooling tower at City Hall will be removed and replaced. The current tower has reached the end of its lifespan and will be upgraded with a new, more efficient system. Why: City Hall needs a reliable cooling system to support daily operations and to safely serve as a designated cooling centre during extreme…
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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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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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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…