Guelph’s Safe Semester runs September 5 – September 28. Macdonell and Wyndham streets will be closed on weekend nights in September. Starting Thursday, September 5th and every Friday & Saturday following. Closures run from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. During that time, Macdonell Street is closed nightly between the Macdonell parking lot and the West Parkade, and Wyndham Street is closed nightly between Carden Street and Cork Street on:
- September 5, 6 and 7
- September 13 and 14
- September 20 and 21
- September 27 and 28
Parking
All parking lots will remain open and free during Safe Semester closures. There will be no on-street parking on the closed parts of Macdonell Street or Wyndham Street. Vehicles parked on closed streets after 10 p.m. will be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense.
Washrooms
There will be a wheelchair accessible portable washroom located at the 28 Macdonell Street parking lot.
Guelph Transit
Late night bus service travelling between Platform 11 at Guelph Central Station and the University Centre starts September 7 from 12:30 a.m. until the last bus leaves the University Centre at 3:30 a.m. Visit guelphtransit.ca to learn more.
About Safe Semester
Safe Semester creates a safe and enjoyable downtown environment for businesses, residents and students. Road closures and additional amenities in the city’s core have shown to improve road safety, and decrease instances of littering, public urination and other nuisances.
Safe Semester is an initiative of Guelph’s Downtown Last Night Task Force, which includes representatives from the City of Guelph, Guelph Transit, Guelph Police Service, Downtown Guelph Business Association, University of Guelph, the Downtown Residents’ Neighbourhood Association and downtown businesses.
For information about road closures and parking
Dustin Gronc, Manager
Corporate and Community Safety, Operations
City of Guelph
519-822-1260 extension 3475
[email protected]