Road Construction Projects

Stay up-to-date on City of Cambridge Road Construction projects.  To learn about current Regional projects, visit the Region of Waterloo's website. 

Overview

The project involves construction of a new bridge and improvements to Black Bridge Road including upgrades to the existing heritage bridge, road reconstruction, construction of a multi-use trail adjacent to the road, new storm sewers and stormwater quality controls, railway crossing improvements, and construction of new wetland area.

Timeline

Construction is expected to begin on September 2 and will continue through to the end of the 2026 construction season, with a winter shutdown expected. The construction will be completed in two stages; stage 1 involves the construction of the new bridge and stage 2 involves the improvements to Black Bridge Road and rehabilitation/modifications to the existing heritage bridge.

Progress

  • Some tree removal has taken place previously. Construction expected to begin on September 2

Road Closures

  • Stage 1 will be completed while maintaining through traffic on the existing roadway.
  • Stage 2 will be completed with road closures.

Notices Available Upon Request

  • Tree Clearing Notice, 25-Mar-2025
  • Construction Notice, 22-Aug-2025

If you require further information or supporting documentation related to this project, please submit your request by emailing engineering@cambridge.ca. A member of our team will review your inquiry and provide the appropriate materials or guidance.

Project Contact

Scott MacDonald
Project Manager
City of Cambridge
(519) 513-6421

Overview

The project includes the rehabilitation of 1,900m of watermains sizes ranging from 150mm-250mm, primarily using cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining and includes lining or renewal of water services, renewal of appurtenances and other miscellaneous works for the rehabilitation of asbestos cement and thin-walled cast iron water main. This will include watermains on:

  • Dunbar Road (Concession Road to Industrial Road)
  • Savage Drive (Franklin Boulevard to Dobbie Drive)

The project also includes the rehabilitation of 65m of 200mm watermain at 650 Coronation Boulevard (Riverbend Place Long Term Care Home), primarily using cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining and includes lining or renewal of water service, renewal of appurtenances and other miscellaneous works for the rehabilitation of cast iron water main.

Timeline

Planned construction start date: April 13, 2026

Progress

Project has been awarded to North Rock Group Ltd.

Road Closures

Partial Lane closures on Dunbar Road and Savage Drive expected during construction.

Notices to Residents Available Upon Request

  • Notice to Residents and Property Owners - December 2025
  • Notice to Large Water Users - November 2025
  • Notice to Large Water Users - November 2025
  • Notice to Residents and Property Owners - March 2026

If you require further information or supporting documentation related to this project, please submit your request by emailing engineering@cambridge.ca. A member of our team will review your inquiry and provide the appropriate materials or guidance.

Contact Info

Deepak Manoj

Project Engineer

City of Cambridge

519-513-6422

Overview

The city is undertaking a sanitary sewer lining program using CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) structural lining. This is a trenchless, no-dig method for rehabilitating sewer pipes that are near their end of life. The 2026 program will have lining take place on the following streets:

  • Savage Dr – From Franklin Blvd to Dobbie Dr
  • Oak St – From Lincoln Ave to McNaughton St
  • Scrimger Ave – From South St to Ballantyne Ave
  • Spruce St – Easement in Soper Park
  • Dunbar Rd – From International Village Dr to Hespeler Rd
  • Agnes St – From William St to Margaret St
  • Margaret St – From Agnes St to Dover St N

·    Timeline

Planned construction start Date: July 1st  2026

Progress

Project to be tendered.

Road Closures

Road Closures are expected to be minimal; roads will be open to local traffic and traffic flaggers will be present to direct traffic around work area.

Project Contact

Kyle Novak

Project Engineer

City of Cambridge

519-513-6458

Overview

The Cooper Street reconstruction project will include work on Cooper St (from Queen St E to Phin Ave), Queen St E (from Chapel St to Cooper St), and Chapel St (from Queen St E to end). The project generally includes the construction of approximately 1,000m of 200mm diameter watermain, 1,250m of 300mm to 975mm diameter storm sewer, 1,000m of 200mm and 250mm diameter sanitary sewer, 9,800m2 of asphalt roadway, 2,500m2 of concrete sidewalk, 2,000m of concrete curb and gutter and other miscellaneous works.

Timeline

The planned construction start date is on or about May 5, 2025. The project will be completed over two stages, with one stage per year.

Progress

  • Stage 1: Chapel Street construction work is 100% complete.
  • Stage 1: Queen Street E construction work is 99% complete.
  • Stage 1: Cooper Street from Queen St E to McMaster St construction work is 90% complete. Work is currently underway.
  • Stage 2: Cooper Street from McMaster St to Phin Ave construction work is 0% complete. This stage will begin in spring 2026.

Road Closures

  • Stages will be closed as required for construction works. The roadway will still be available for local traffic only.
  • During the deep storm works located on Cooper St between Queen St E and Kribs St, the roadway will be completely closed.

Notices Available Upon Request

  • Notice to Residents - January 29, 2025
  • Notice to Residents - April 3, 2025
  • Public Information Centre Notice – June 14, 2023

If you require further information or supporting documentation related to this project, please submit your request by emailing engineering@cambridge.ca. A member of our team will review your inquiry and provide the appropriate materials or guidance.

Project Contact

Matt Holland
Project Engineer
City of Cambridge
(519) 513-6414

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Elgin Street North (from Samuelson Street to north of Galt Avenue (approximately 291 Elgin Street North). The project includes the replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include the reconstruction of the asphalt, road base, sub-base, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter and new traffic light infrastructure at the Elgin St N and Samuelson St Intersection..

Timeline

Planned construction start Date: Summer 2026

Progress

Project to be tendered.

Road Closures

  • Ramore Street from Cedar Street to Gilholm Avenue
  • Gilholm Avenue from Ramore Street to St. Andrews Street
  • Both will be open to local traffic only once road reconstruction starts

Project Contact

Jamie Croft

Manager of Infrastructure Engineering

City of Cambridge

519513-6412

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Hamilton Stret (Lowther St to Dolph St) and Moore Street  (Lowther St to Dolph St). The project includes replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include reconstruction of the asphalt, road base and sub-base, concrete sidewalks, and concrete curb and gutter

Timeline

Planned construction start date: May 11, 2026

Progress

Project has been awarded to IN4structure Ltd.

Road Closures

Hamilton Stret (Lowther St to Dolph St) and Moore Street  (Lowther St to Dolph St) will be open to local traffic only once road reconstruction starts.

Project Contact

Andrew Schenk | C.E.T., rcji
Senior Civil Engineering Technologist II
Infrastructure Services - Engineering Services
P: (519) 513-6429

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Henry Street (from Elliott Street to Ballantyne Avenue), Serviss Street (from Albert Street to Henry Streeet) and McAuslin Street (from Albert Street to Henry Street). The project includes replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include reconstruction of the asphalt, road base and sub-base, concrete sidewalks, and concrete curb and gutter.

Timeline

Planned construction start date: April 1, 2026

Progress

Project has been awarded to Navacon Construction Inc

Road Closures

  • Henry Street (from Elliott Street to Ballantyne Avenue), Serviss Street (from Albert Street to Henry Streeet) and McAuslin Street (from Albert Street to Henry Street) will be open to local traffic only once road reconstruction starts.

Notices Available Upon Request

  • Notice to Residents - January 20, 2026

If you require further information or supporting documentation related to this project, please submit your request by emailing engineering@cambridge.ca. A member of our team will review your inquiry and provide the appropriate materials or guidance.

Project Contact

Deepak Manoj
Project Engineer
City of Cambridge
(519) 513-6422 

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Keffer St (from Shamrock Street to Tannery Street West) and Laneway 13 (from Tannery Street West to end). The project includes the replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include the reconstruction of the asphalt, road base, sub-base, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter.

Timeline

Planned construction start Date: April 1st 2026

Progress

Project awarded to Steed & Evans.

Road Closures

  • Keffer Street from Shamrock Street to Tannery Street West
  • Laneway 13 from Tannery Street to End
  • Roads will be closed once reconstruction begins and only be open for local traffic.

Project Contact

Kyle Novak

Project Engineer

City of Cambridge

519-513-6458

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Keffer St (from Shamrock Street to Tannery Street West) and Laneway 13 (from Tannery Street West to end). The project includes the replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include the reconstruction of the asphalt, road base, sub-base, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter.

Timeline

Planned construction start Date: April 1st 2026

Progress

Road Closures

  • Keffer Street from Shamrock Street to Tannery Street West
  • Laneway 13 from Tannery Street to End
  • Roads will be closed once reconstruction begins and only be open for local traffic.

Project Contact

Kyle Novak

Project Engineer

City of Cambridge

519-513-6458

Overview

Work includes the construction of approximately 1145m of 1050mm diameter sanitary trunk sewer in Middle Block Road between Intermarket Road and Fountain Street North.

Timeline

Road is scheduled to be closed on January 27, 2025, with construction starting soon afterward. The road is anticipated to be reopened in late July 2025.

Progress

  • Road closure scheduled for July 2025.
  • Construction underway

Notices Available Upon Request

  • Notice to Residents – January 20, 2025

Project Contact

Alex Nichols
Project Engineer
City of Cambridge
(519) 513-6423

Overview

The reconstruction project will include work on Ramore Street (from Cedar Street to Gilholm Avenue) and Gilholm Avenue (from Ramore Street to St. Andrews Street) as well as connections to existing regional infrastructure at Cedar Street and St. Andrews Street. The project includes the replacement of watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. It will also include the reconstruction of the asphalt, road base, sub-base, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter and city-owned retaining walls.

Timeline

Planned construction start Date: April 30th 2026

Progress

Project awarded to Sousa Construction.

Road Closures

  • Ramore Street from Cedar Street to Gilholm Avenue
  • Gilholm Avenue from Ramore Street to St. Andrews Street
  • Both will be open to local traffic only once road reconstruction starts

Project Contact

Kyle Novak

Project Engineer

City of Cambridge

519-513-6458

Frequently Asked Questions

During reconstruction, it will be necessary to close the road to all but local traffic. Access to private property will be maintained as best as possible, but it will be at your own risk as you will be traveling through a construction zone. For times when you do not have access to your property, alternative parking arrangements should be made. Overnight parking will be permitted on adjacent streets, but you will need to abide by all other existing parking restrictions (i.e. don’t block a driveway, don’t park too close to a fire hydrant, don’t park where parking is prohibited, etc.). City staff/representatives will provide more information regarding alternative parking when these situations occur.

In order to maintain your water service during reconstruction, a temporary above ground watermain will be installed. Temporary service will be connected directly at property line and will still be metered during construction.

Some interruptions to your water service will occur throughout the reconstruction. All planned interruptions should be temporary and occur during normal working hours. You will be notified prior to any planned interruption in order to give you an opportunity to draw sufficient water for personal use until your water is turned back on. You should always keep a small supply of water on hand in case an unscheduled emergency shut down is required.

Water and sanitary services to individual properties will be upgraded to current standards between the mains and property line during the reconstruction. Any replacement, upgrading or installation of new services on private property between the street line and the building is the responsibility of the property owner. Work on private property requires a plumbing permit application to the City’s building division, for individuals considering private side works. Additional information can be found at: https://www.cambridge.ca/en/build-invest-grow/Permits.aspx

When reconstructing the sidewalk or curb, it may be necessary to cut back some driveways to match the new grade. If this is the case, the driveway will be saw-cut, and a patch placed using the same material if possible. Impressed or coloured concrete driveways cannot be replaced to match the original, which is also the case with paving stone driveways (unless the owner has a supply of matching stones that the contractor could use).

In some locations, shrubs, hedges, and fences may encroach into the City Road allowance which can be an issue when installing new infrastructure. If this is the case adjacent to your property you will be asked to relocate the garden, hedge, etc. onto your property prior to construction taking place.

If you have a sprinkler system installed along the edge of the sidewalk or curb, please remove the piping prior to construction as the contractor and city will not be responsible for damages. You may have it reinstalled after construction is completed if you wish.

Blue box, green bin and grey bin collection will be maintained throughout the duration of construction. When access is restricted by construction operations, the construction crew will relocate the bins to a location accessible by the collection service on collection days. Please ensure that your address is clearly marked on your bins so that they can be returned to the correct location.

If someone in your home has physical disabilities or special needs for access to your property, please contact the City’s project manager so that we can minimize the access restrictions where possible.