G2G Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge
Overview
Project number: 07622 | Updated: October 2025
The Region of Waterloo is proposing to construct a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Conestogo River as part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail, locally known as the Kissing Bridge Trailway. The bridge will connect a missing link of the trail, improving trail continuity and user experience.
Schedule
Environmental assessment: 2025
Detailed design: January–April 2026
Construction: Spring–Winter 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Budget
$7.5 million
This cost is being shared by the Region of Waterloo, Township of Wellesley, the G2G Rail Trail organization and provincial and/or federal grants.
Contact
Jim Ellerman, Head Engineering
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
jellerman@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Public engagement
We hosted a public meeting for this project on October 16. There's still time to learn about the project and provide your feedback online through the EngageWR project page. The survey will be open until November 6, 2025.
Your input will be considered by the project team along with technical requirements to create a detailed design of the bridge.
Project details
Project studies and resources
| Project planning and studies |
|
Public meeting documents (October 16, 2025) |
| Committee and Council reports |
| TBD |
| Construction activities |
| TBD |
Additional notes
This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus areas(External link): Climate aligned growth
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