Construction projects
We maintain city roads, trails and sidewalks through rehabilitation and new building projects. Visit our closures page for road, trail and sidewalk disruptions related to construction projects.
Use this page to report potholes and learn more about current construction projects.
On this page
- Potholes
- Active construction projects
- Resurfacing and repairs
- Sidewalk and trail connections
- Future projects
Potholes
We fix potholes as needed throughout the year. Report a pothole using this form and select the 'road and bike lanes' option.
If your vehicle was damaged from a pothole on a city street, use our insurance claim page to learn more about making a claim.
Active construction projects
Use this list to learn about road, trail and sidewalk projects scheduled or in progress.
Project activity is subject to change without notice.
Road reconstruction:
Road reconstruction is the complete removal and replacement of pavement, curbs, underground sewers and watermains. Sidewalks and boulevards are also removed and replaced.
- Keats Way storm sewer bypass
- Langford Place and Quickfall Drive
- Laurel Creek from Hillside Park to Highway 85
- Moore Avenue
- Union Street East Reconstruction Phase 1
- Union Street East Reconstruction Phase 2
- Westside multi-use trail
- Various resurfacing and repairs across the city
This list is for general information only and not to be used for decision making on land development, site alteration, private construction or real estate.
Stream and stormwater management pond restoration projects:
Stream and stormwater management pond restoration involves removing vegetation, sediment and debris. Creek banks are rebuilt and replanted to prevent soil erosion and improve water habitat and quality.
Keats Way and Clair Creek
Fixing a stream that flows into Clair Creek and putting in a new storm sewer.
View the project information on Engage Waterloo.
Expected Start: Summer 2024
Expected completion: Late fall/early winter 2024
Contact: gavin.vermeer@waterloo.ca
Langford Place and Quickfall Drive
Surface asphalt Mayfield Avenue to the end of the cul-de-sac.
View the project information on Engage Waterloo.
Expected start: Fall 2025
Expected completion: Fall 2025
Contact: mike.lupsa@waterloo.ca
Laurel Creek from Hillside Park to Highway 85
Creek rehabilitation along Laurel Creek from Hillside Park to Highway 85 (select locations).
View the project information on EngageWaterloo.
Expected start: Summer 2024
Expected completion: Fall 2024
Contact: jessica.brown@waterloo.ca
Moore Avenue South
Landscape surface works from John Street East to Erb Street.
View the project information on EngageWaterloo.
Expected start: Spring 2025
Expected completion: Fall 2025
Contact: caroline.amyot@waterloo.ca
Trillium Valley Park Stormwater Pond 48
Cleaning and updating Pond 48 to improve water quality and reduce maintenance. Aligning Clair Creek to accommodate changes to the pond.
View the project information on EngageWaterloo.
Expected start: Summer 2024
Expected completion: Spring 2025
Contact: gavin.vermeer@waterloo.ca
Union Street East Reconstruction Phase 1
Full Road Reconstruction from King St S to Willow St
View the project information on EngageWaterloo.
Expected start: Spring 2025
Expected completion: Late Fall 2025
Contact: gavin.vermeer@waterloo.ca
Union Street East Reconstruction Phase 2
Full Road Reconstruction from Willow St to Moore Ave S
View the project information on EngageWaterloo.
Expected start: Spring 2026
Expected completion: Late Fall 2026
Contact: gavin.vermeer@waterloo.ca
Westside multi-use trail
A new trail and a new crossing over St. Moritz with a pedestrian crossover linking the trail to St. Moritz Park. Find the details on the project Engage page.
Expected start: Summer 2024
Expected completion: Fall 2024
Contact: christopher.hodgson@waterloo.ca
Various resurfacing and repairs across the city
Various resurfacing techniques, including remove and replace, mill and overlay asphalt, curb and sidewalk repairs.
None scheduled at present
Sidewalk and trail connections
None scheduled at present.
Future construction projects
None scheduled at present