About the project

The Region of Waterloo is improving Arthur Street from Kenning Place to South Street E in Elmira. This section of Arthur Street includes the downtown core of Elmira and approximately 940 meters north of Church Street, including the Canagagigue Creek bridge. The underground infrastructure, road, sidewalks and bridge need to be upgraded, as they have reached the end of their service life. Phase 1 covers the section from South Street East to Church Street, while Phase 2 extends from Church Street to Kenning Place and is currently planned for 2028. Phase 1 includes:

• Removal and replacement of sidewalks

• Roadway asphalt resurfacing

• Adding new streetlighting

• Select curb and gutter replacement

• Select roof drain connections to the existing storm sewer.

• Removal and replacement of existing brick pavers at the Arthur Street and Church Street intersection, with asphalt at all four crosswalks.

It also includes the resurfacing of the Arthur Street and First Street intersection including the removal of brick pavers at all four crosswalks.

Construction update

The Arthur Street bridge will have sidewalk rehabilitation work completed starting on or about July 20 for a period of five days. During this work, one lane of traffic will be closed, with traffic moving through the work area one direction at a time. Both lanes will be reopened at the end of each workday. This work is separate from the Arthur Street downtown improvements project.

Construction on Arthur Street, between South Street East and south of Church Streetis expected to begin in late July and will be completed by the end of October 2026. During construction, traffic will be maintained throughout sidewalk construction, with all travel lanes remaining open and operational. Each stage of construction will be completed before work begins on the next stage.

Following the completion of sidewalk work, Arthur Street will be fully closed between South Street East and Church Street for approximately five (5) days to allow for asphalt removal and roadway resurfacing.

Work at the intersections of Arthur Street and Church Street, and Arthur Street and First Street, will be completed during weekend closures to help reduce impacts.

For more information and details about construction, please visit our project webpage: