Bleams Road
Overview
Project number: 05705 | Updated: November 2025
The Region is reconstructing Bleams Road from Trussler Road to Fischer-Hallman Road in Kitchener. This work includes:
- Adding a multi-use path throughout project limits
- New roundabouts at Commonwealth, Donnenwerth, Isaiah and Trussler intersections
- Installing a new watermain
- Installing a new storm sewer
- Upgrading a section of sanitary sewer
- Replacing road structure and asphalt
These improvements will make it easier and safer for all residents to get around, whether by car, public transit, bike, or foot.
Schedule
Environmental assessment: 2021–2022
Design and planning: 2023
Construction: May 2024–December 2025
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions; updates will be posted as needed.
Budget
$18,542
Contact
David Di Pietro, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Region of Waterloo
DDiPietro@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Contractor
Ontario Ltd. O/A T. Musselman Excavating Limited
Getting around during construction
Text 57555 with the code BLRD to get the latest information on the project.
Closures
Bleams Road between Donnenwerth Drive and Fischer-Hallman Road will be closed for final surface asphalt paving between November 10 and early December.
Detour
Trussler Road — Ottawa Street S — Fischer-Hallman Road
Property and business access
Access will be available to all businesses, institutions and residences in the construction area, with only temporary impacts to access. Businesses remain open.
Public engagement
The public was encouraged to participate in this project during the environmental assessment in 2022. See details of that engagement on the EngageWR project page.
Project details
Project studies and resources
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Additional notes
This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus areas(External link): Climate aligned growth, Homes for all and Equitable services and opportunities.
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