Ottawa Street South in Kitchener will be closed between Westmount Road and Pinedale Drive starting Monday for the second phase of a $10.2 million construction project. This phase includes the construction of a new roundabout, continuation of a multi-use path, replacement of the Moffat Creek Culvert, and upgrading storm sewers, with completion expected by November 2025, impacting drivers and transit users for months.
Kitchener road closure will affect drivers for months
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Ottawa Street South in Kitchener will be closed between Westmount Road and Pinedale Drive starting Monday for the second phase of a $10.2 million construction project. This phase includes the construction of a new roundabout, continuation of a multi-use path, replacement of the Moffat Creek Culvert, and upgrading storm sewers, with completion expected by November 2025, impacting drivers and transit users for months.
- 1 2024: The first phase of the Ottawa Street construction project began.
- 2 Monday (July 7th): The closure of Ottawa Street South begins.
- 3 November 2025: The second phase of the project is expected to be completed.
- 4 Sometime in 2026: Asphalt paving could happen.
- Traffic disruptions and detours for drivers
- Impacts on transit users, including bus detours and closed bus stops
- Long-term infrastructure improvements
What: A significant road closure on Ottawa Street South in Kitchener is commencing for a multi-month construction project.
When: Starting Monday (July 7th, 2025). The second phase is expected to be completed by November 2025, with asphalt paving potentially in 2026. The first phase began in 2024.
Where: Ottawa Street South, between Westmount Road and Pinedale Drive, Kitchener. Detours are set up along Fischer-Hallman Road and Westmount Road.
Why: The closure is necessary for the second phase of a $10.2 million infrastructure project, which includes constructing a new roundabout, extending a multi-use path, replacing a culvert, and upgrading storm sewers.
How: The road will be closed to all traffic, with detours in place. Construction work will involve building new infrastructure and upgrading existing systems.