Construction
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Construction notice: Speedvale Bridge reconstruction preparation begins late January
Notice date: January 26, 2026 What’s happening: The City of Guelph is replacing the Speedvale Bridge. 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 Railway tracks to Riverview Drive. This includes upgrading the underground sewer…
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Construction notice: Lane closure at 75 Speedvale Avenue East
Notice date: Jan 20, 2026 What’s happening: Alectra Utilities will be completing a temporary pole relocation. Why: Alectra Utilities will temporarily relocate a hydro pole at this location in support of the upcoming Speedvale Avenue East road reconstruction. When: This project is scheduled to begin construction on or around January 21, 2026, and it is expected…
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Construction notice: Cork Street East closed between Norfolk Street and Wyndham Street for up to two weeks starting February 2
Updated: January 19, 2026 What’s happening: Ersman Construction is installing a new water and sanitary service at 55 Cork Street East (30-34 Wyndham Street). Why: These service upgrades support an approved building permit at 30-34 Wyndham Street (55 Cork Street East). When: Construction is anticipated to start on or around February 2, and we expect…
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Construction notice: Arthur Street North closed for 2 weeks starting January 19 followed by one week Mitchell Street closure starting February 2
Notice date: January 8, 2026 Updated: January 13, 2026 What’s happening: J.G. Goetz Construction is installing new water and sanitary services at 165-171 Arthur Street North and decommissioning existing underground services at 8 Mitchell Street. Why: These service upgrades support an approved building permit at 165-171 Arthur Street North (8 Mitchell Street). When: Construction is anticipated…
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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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Construction notice: Borehole digging on Cassino Avenue, William Street and Industrial Street starting November 24
Notice date: November 24, 2025 What’s happening: The City of Guelph has begun studying the storm and sanitary sewers on Cassino Avenue, William Street and Industrial Street. As part of the study, Englobe Corp. will be digging boreholes, on the City’s behalf, to gather information about the existing geotechnical conditions within the project area. Why:…
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Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 Updated on: October 7, 2025 October 7 update Starting October 8, one eastbound lane on Woodlawn Road (between Nicklin and the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery) will be closed for about two weeks. Two-way traffic will be maintained but expect some delays. What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along…
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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track drainage adjustments
Notice date: September 26, 2025 Update | October 10, 2025: The Eastview Bike Park pump track has reopened for use. Space next to the pump track routes remains fenced off to protect the repair work on the slope and let recent naturalization planting take hold. Please stay out of the fenced-off area while enjoying the…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and lane reduction starting September 15
Notice date: August 27, 2025 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 them to pre-…
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Construction notice: Wyndham Street North temporary sidewalk closure and parking lane closure starting September 8
Notice date: August 27, 2025Updated: January 7, 2026 What’s happening: Starting September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below- ground natural gas pipelines. The work is being completed by Aecon Utilities and involves underground work along: Every effort will be made to avoid damage to properties and to restore them to pre- construction…
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Construction notice: South End Community Park closed September 2 until spring 2026 for community centre construction work
Notice date: August 25, 2025 What’s happening: Construction continues at the site of the upcoming South End Community Centre. To support construction work through the fall and winter, the City is temporarily closing the South End Community Park. The park, located at 25 Poppy Drive West, will close September 2 and will re-open spring 2026.…
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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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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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Construction notice: Section of East sidewalk closure on Delhi Street starting June 20
Notice date: June 18, 2025 What’s happening: Kieswetter Excavating needs to occupy the sidewalk on the east side of Delhi Street in front of 115 Delhi Street. Why: The sidewalk occupancy is needed to allow storage of materials from an excavation that is to be completed on private property near property line for the approved…
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Construction notice: Arkell Road lane shifts at Victoria Road South starting June 9
Notice date: June 2, 2025 Updated: June 12, 2025 What’s happening Percon Excavating Inc. is removing and installing new curb and asphalt along the boulevard along Arkell Road. Why The new curb install is part of the new design for the approved development at 388 Arkell Road. When The contractor will begin construction on or…
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Speed River Trail – closure of user-created paths
in ConstructionPermanent 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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Sanitary sewer repair starting April 29, 2025
Speedvale Avenue East Notice Date: April 28, 2025 About this project Speedvale Avenue East sanitary sewer repair work begins on April 29, 2025. Location 55-75 Speedvale Ave E, beside Magic 106.1 radio station (along the bridge). Through the City of Guelph’s preventative maintenance program an important sanitary sewer repair on Speedvale Ave East has been…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane closure starting April 28
Woodlawn Road to Speedvale Avenue West Notice date: April 17, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2025 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 1 spans from Woodlawn Road to Campbell Road and Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West.…
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Exhibition Park – geotechnical field work
in ConstructionThe City is undertaking geotechnical work and soil testing in Exhibition Park, preparing for the future installation of play equipment.
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Cork Street East lane reduction starting April 22
51 Cork Street East to Wyndham Street North Notice date: April 14, 2025 About the project Ersman Const. Inc. is removing and repairing concrete sidewalk to confirm the location of the sanitary service at 55 Cork Street East. For more information about this work, please contact Connor Behenna at [email protected]. The city is supporting this…
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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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Overhead electrical work on Eramosa Road starting week of March 10
Eramosa Road across from 17, 22 Orchard Crescent Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution system along Eramosa Road, across from 17 Orchard Crescent and 22 Orchard Crescent. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, and conductor. As a part of the rebuild, the…
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Electrical work on Wyndham Street and York Road starting March 10
Wyndham Street South – South of Howitt Street to York Road Notice date: February 28, 2025 About the project Alectra Utilities will be rebuilding the electrical distribution systems along Wyndham Street South and York Road, south of Howitt Street. The scope will include the replacement of poles, anchors, conductor, and underground services. As a part…
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Dawn Avenue closure proposed to start March 17
Clairfields Drive West to Lowes Road West Notice date: February 12, 2025 Updated: February 24, 2025 About the project The contractor J-AAR Civil Infrastructures is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 42 Lowes Road West. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected].…
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Omar Street closure postponed to the end of March
Alma Street North to Raglan Street Notice date: February 10, 2025 Updated: February 18, 2025 About the project Sloot Construction is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 9 Omar Street. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. The City is supporting this…
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Alice Street closed starting April 7
Arthur Street to Huron Street Notice date: January 17, 2025 Updated: January 24, 2025 Due to Winter weather, the contractor has revised the start date from February 10 to April 7. About the project Earthx Contracting is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 25…
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Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting March 4
Michener Road to Elmira Road Notice date: January 13, 2025 Updated: March 3, 2025 About the project Kieswetter is installing a water service near the City right of way and will occupy a lane along Woodlawn Road West. This service work is at 890 Woodlawn Road West. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Work begins…
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Next phase of West End Community Centre improvements begins January 6, 2025
About the project An updated pottery and art space is coming to the West End Community Centre (WECC). The latest work in a series of improvements to the WECC will see the relocation of the Guelph Community Pottery Centre to the Community Centre, along with the additional arts programming space. Once complete, the new pottery…
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York Road re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road
Next stage of reconstruction starting in Spring 2025 Notice date: December 20, 2024 Thank you for your patience York Road has re-opened to traffic at Victoria Road as the City completes Phase 3 construction. This marks an important milestone for the York Road reconstruction project within the historic Ward neighbourhood. Thank you for your patience…
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Lowes Road storm sewer installation starting January 8
Gordon Street to Dawn Avenue Notice date: December 6, 2024 Updated: February 25, 2025 About the project The City of Guelph is working with Drexler Construction to install storm sewers along Lowes Road to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The storm sewers will be installed along Lowes Road and will connect to existing stormwater…
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Work on CNR Spurline Trail starting January 15
CNR Spurline Trail between Exhibition Street and London Road West Notice date: December 5, 2024 Updated: March 4, 2025 About the project The City is working with Communications and Cabling Contractors to install underground conduit and fibre optic cable along a portion of the CNR Spurline Trail, from Exhibition Street to London Road West. Work…
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Covered Bridge closing temporarily for stair reinstallation
in ConstructionThe Covered Bridge, a pedestrian route over the Speed River between York Road and Gordon Street will be closed December 10-20 while new foundations and stairs are reinstalled on the southwestern side of the bridge.
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Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway
The City of Guelph is constructing a new laneway to access Downey Well and Pumphouse for operation and maintenance.
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Gas main replacement on Grove Street
From Metcalfe Street to 275 metres east of Metcalfe Street Notice date: October 11, 2024 About the project In advance of the reconstruction of Grove Street, the existing natural gas lines are scheduled to be replaced. The existing gas main has been identified to be replaced ahead of the upcoming reconstruction work scheduled for Spring…
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Dawson Road lane reductions starting October 7
Dawson Road at 135m south of Shelldale Crescent Notice date: September 26, 2024 Updated: November 20, 2024 About the project The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a new pedestrian crossover on the north leg of Dawson Road 135m south of Shelldale Crescent. Work begins October 7 Work is expected to begin on…
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Warrantied repair work on Eastview Community Park splash pad begins September 23
in ConstructionThe City is working with a contractor to fix malfunctioning water features at the Eastview Community Park splash pad.
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Silvercreek Parkway North full closure starting August 30
Road closure: Silvercreek Parkway North from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: August 16, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 construction spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc.…
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Silvercreek Parkway North lane reductions starting July 22
Phase 2: Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue Notice date: July 15, 2024 About the project The City is improving Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn Road and Speedvale Avenue West in two phases. Phase 2 spans from Campbell Road to Speedvale Avenue West. The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to upgrade the existing watermain…
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Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July
Several trail sections in Hanlon Creek Park to undergo paving and repair in July
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Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair
Several trail sections in Gosling Gardens Park to undergo paving and repair in June
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Muskoka Drive road closure starting June 10
Longfellow Avenue at Muskoka Drive Notice date: May 24, 2024 About the project The works being completed include constructing a new watermain on Longfellow Avenue and connecting to Muskoka Drive to service Phase 2 of the Nima Trails Subdivision. Work begins June 10 Work is anticipated to begin on Monday, June 10 and end on…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent closed starting May 16
Notice date: May 15, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 16 Work is expected to start on or about Thursday,…
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Section of Ridgeway Avenue and Malvern Crescent lane reductions starting May 7
Notice date: May 2, 2024 About the project Ace Canada Construction Inc. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road surface. This project supports a development project at 43 Ridgeway Avenue. For more information about the development, please contact [email protected]. Work begins May 7 Work is expected to start on or about Tuesday,…
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Reconstruction of three Guelph playgrounds starts May 1
in ConstructionGuelph, Ont., May 1, 2024 – The City is replacing three Guelph playgrounds this spring. Construction begins May 1 starting at Howitt Park. Construction will continue at Dovercliffe Park and University Village Park, with all three expected to be complete by the end of fall 2024, weather permitting. Parks undergoing construction to receive new play…
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Routine maintenance on Family Sculpture and Fountain starts April 29
The Family Sculpture and Fountain in St. George’s Square will undergo routine conservation and maintenance work April 29 to May 3.