Check road, sidewalk and trail closures

Find current and upcoming road, sidewalk and trail closures in Waterloo.

Our road closure map is temporarily unavailable.


Student move-in weekend traffic changes

Expect heavier traffic and delays in the university area throughout move-in weekend.

Road closures, parking restrictions and traffic changes are in effect from September 4 to 6.

No parking — September 4 to 6

No parking is allowed on:

  • Lester Street, from Seagram Drive to University Avenue
  • Bricker Avenue, from Clayfield Avenue to King Street
  • Marshall Street, from Brighton Street to Regina Street
  • Regina Street, from Hickory Street to University Avenue
  • the north side of Hickory Street

Road and traffic changes — September 4 and 5

  • Seagram Drive: closed from University Avenue to Albert Street – local and move-in traffic only
  • Lester Street: northbound traffic only. Local and move-in traffic only
  • Sunview Street: no left turns from University Avenue
  • Hazel Street: no left turns onto the Wilfrid Laurier University campus

Regina Street closure — until September 6

Regina Street is closed from University Avenue to Hickory Street. Local and move-in traffic only.

Student move-in traffic map

This map shows road closures, parking rules and traffic changes near the universities during move-in weekend.

Map of student move-in traffic changes near the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. It shows road closures, parking restrictions, turn restrictions, controlled intersections and designated traffic flow.


Road, sidewalk and trail closure tables

Find active and upcoming closures in the City of Waterloo. The tables list locations, dates and detours.

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Current road and intersection closures

Future road and intersection closures

Current sidewalk and trail closures

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Future sidewalk and trail closures

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Check regional and provincial road closures

Some major roads in Waterloo are operated by the region or the province. Examples include King Street and University Avenue. Highway 86 is operated by the province.

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Contact us

If you have questions about City of Waterloo closures or detours, call our Service Centre at 519-886-2310.