Road, trail and sidewalk closures

The City of Waterloo's road, sidewalk and trail closures are listed in the table below.

Potholes

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Other road closures in the region

Note that the Region of Waterloo operates roads within the city as well. These are typically large streets such as King Street or University Avenue. Highway 86 is operated by the province.

Road Closures

Ongoing Road Closures
Date	Street
From: 01/01/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/30/2019 05:00 PM	Hemlock Street Hickory Street W to University Avenue W Details SB lane closed for site work at 257 Hemlock St - Two way traffic will be maintained with flagging, however expect some delays.	View Map
From: 04/08/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/31/2019 07:00 PM	Neilson Avenue Bluevale Street N to Margaret Avenue N Details Road closed for reconstruction - No through traffic	View Map
From: 04/15/2019 07:00 AM To: 11/01/2019 07:00 PM	Longwood Drive Albert Street to Moccasin Drive Details Road reconstruction - No through traffic	View Map
From: 04/15/2019 07:00 AM To: 11/01/2019 07:00 PM	Moccasin Drive Greenbrier Drive to Longwood Drive Details Road reconstruction - No through traffic	View Map
From: 07/02/2019 07:00 AM To: 12/31/2019 07:00 PM	Lester Street Hickory Street W to University Avenue W Details Intermittent NB lane closures - Two way traffic will be maintained however expect some delays - Pedestrians will be directed around the work area - No on-street parking in the closure area	View Map
From: 07/02/2019 07:00 AM To: 07/26/2019 05:00 PM	Bluevale Street N At Neilson Avenue to Details Intersection closed for road reconstruction - No through traffic	View Map
From: 07/08/2019 07:00 AM To: 07/31/2019 05:00 PM	Old Post Road Columbia Street W to Old Post Crossing Details Road resurfacing - Local access only - Expect some delays	View Map
From: 07/15/2019 08:00 AM To: 10/02/2019 07:00 PM	Albert Street At Longwood Drive to Details Road closed for road and culvert reconstruction - No through traffic Detour EB - Albert, Columbia WB - Weber, Parkside	View Map
From: 07/17/2019 07:00 AM To: 07/26/2019 06:00 PM	Neilson Avenue At Margaret Avenue N to Details Intersection closed for reconstruction of Neilson Ave - No through traffic - Neilson at Bluevale will be open at this time Detour NB - Bridgeport, Weber SB - Lincoln, Weber	View Map
From: 07/22/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/23/2019 07:00 PM	Herbert Street John Street E to William Street E Details Herbert St closed for watermain installation - No through traffic - George St, and Allen St will remain open	View Map
From: 07/22/2019 07:00 AM To: 09/20/2019 07:00 PM	John Street E Dodds Lane to King Street S Details John St E closed for watermain installation - No through traffic	View Map
From: 07/22/2019 07:00 AM To: 09/20/2019 07:00 PM	John Street W King Street S to York Street Details John St W closed for watermain installation - No through traffic - Caroline St and Park St will remain open	View Map

Future Road Closures
Date	Street
From: 07/23/2019 07:00 AM To: 07/24/2019 04:00 PM	Drummerhill Cres. Westvale Dr. to Westvale Dr. Details road closed for storm sewer repairs at 588 Drummerhill Cres - No through traffic.	View Map
From: 07/24/2019 07:00 AM To: 07/25/2019 07:00 PM	Lester Street Hickory Street W to Columbia Street W Details Road closed for crane work at 246 Lester St - No through traffic - No on-street parking permitted in the closure area	View Map
From: 07/29/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/02/2019 07:00 PM	Lester Street Columbia Street W to Hickory Street W Details Intermittent closures for asphalt milling and paving operation - Expect some delays	View Map
From: 07/29/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/02/2019 07:00 PM	Hazel Street Columbia Street W to High Street Details Intermittent closures for asphalt milling and paving operation - Expect some delays	View Map
From: 07/29/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/02/2019 07:00 PM	Albert Street Columbia Street W to University Avenue W Details Intermittent closures for asphalt milling and paving operation - Expect some delays	View Map
From: 07/29/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/02/2019 07:00 PM	Regina Street N Lodge Street to University Avenue E Details Intermittent closures for asphalt milling and paving operation - Expect some delays	View Map
From: 08/17/2019 12:00 PM To: 08/17/2019 07:00 PM	Willis Way Caroline Street S to King Street S Details Road closed for special event - No through traffic	View Map

Sidewalk Closures

Ongoing Sidewalk Closures
Date	Street
From: 03/01/2017 07:00 AM To: 12/31/2019 07:00 PM	Caroline Street S - west side Allen Street W to John Street W Details Sidewalk closed on the westside of Caroline St. S. for the construction of the new development at 155 Caroline St. S. - Please use other side of street	View Map
From: 01/01/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/30/2019 05:00 PM	Hemlock Street Balsam Street to 267 Hemlock Street Details Sidewalk closed adjacent to 257-267 Hemlock St - Please use other side of street	View Map
From: 02/22/2019 12:00 PM To: 12/31/2019 07:00 PM	Lester Street 246 Lester Street to 268 Lester Street Details Sidewalk closed east side of Lester Street - Pedestrians please use other side.	View Map
From: 04/08/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/31/2019 07:00 PM	Neilson Avenue Bluevale Street N to Margaret Avenue N Details Limited sidewalk access during road reconstruction	View Map

Future Sidewalk Closures

Date

Street

From:

07/24/2019 07:00 AM

To:

07/24/2019 04:00 PM

Parkside Dr.

Glenelm Cres to 485 Parkside Dr.

Details
Sidewalk closed for hydrant replacement at 500 Parkside Dr - roundabout entrance to Albert McCormick will be impacted

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Trail Closures

Ongoing Trail Closures
Date	Street
From: 01/16/2017 07:00 AM To: 12/31/2019 05:00 PM	Iron Horse Trail Caroline Street S to Park Street	View Map
From: 05/09/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/23/2019 07:00 PM	Moses Springer Trail Marshall Street to Moses Springer Park Details Trail closed for construction	View Map
From: 07/03/2019 07:00 AM To: 08/23/2019 07:00 PM	Trail Mackay Crescent to Moses Springer Park Details Trail closed for construction	View Map