Project overview

The Region of Waterloo is improving Victoria Street between Fischer-Hallman Road and Lawrence Avenue, Kitchener, that include pavement rehabilitation, upgrades to underground infrastructure, safety improvements at intersections, and new transit, cycling and pedestrian facilities.

Background

The preliminary design for this project was approved by Regional Council in 2018 and includes, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, streetlight enhancements, and sections of sewer / watermain work. The design for Victoria Street has evolved over this time and has been refined to optimize active transportation and minimize property impacts.

Design

The preliminary design includes the installation of multiuse trails on Victoria Street from Fischer-Hallman Road to Westmount Road and at the Westmount Road intersection from Victoria Street to the Henry Sturm Greenway. On-road buffered bike lanes will be added on Victoria Street from Westmount Road to Lawrence Avenue.

The revised design maintains the existing sidewalk/hydro poles on Westmount Road and includes one-way cycling facilities in the boulevard adjacent to the roadway. On Victoria Street, the detailed design includes reducing the width of road lanes and boulevard space to convert on-road buffered bike lanes to raised cycling facilities between Westmount Road and Lawrence Avenue.

Construction

The final design and approvals were completed in 2024 and road/intersection construction is tentatively scheduled for July 2025 to spring 2026. The first construction project will include work on Victoria Street at the Westmount Road and Fischer-Hallman Road intersections.

The second construction project is planned for 2026-2027 and will include work on Victoria Street between Fischer-Hallman Road and Lawrence Avenue.