Fischer-Hallman/Bearinger Road

Overview

Project number: 07221  |  Updated: September 2025

The Region of Waterloo is completing road improvements on Fischer-Hallman/Bearinger Road between Columbia Street W and Westmount Road N in Waterloo. 

Phases 1 and 2 of this work between Columbia Street W and Westmount Road N includes new asphalt multi-use paths and transit facilities on both sides of the street, stormwater and drainage improvements, upgrades to street lighting, and widening the road from two lanes to four. Phase 2 of this work between Laurelwood Drive and Westmount Road N includes new watermain.

These improvements will make it easier for all residents to get around, whether by car, public transit, bike, or foot.

Schedule

Environmental assessment: 2017–2020
Design and planning: 2020–2024
Construction phase 1: June 2024–December 2024
Construction phase 2: January 2025–July 2025
Final asphalt paving: July–August 2026

Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions; updates will be posted as needed.

Project budget

$13,900,000

Contact

Justin Armstrong, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Region of Waterloo
JuArmstrong@regionofwaterloo.ca

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400

Contractor

Sierra Infrastructure Inc.

Getting around during construction

Construction is finished for the season and the road is open.

Public engagement

The public was invited to share feedback on this project during the environmental assessment process in 2019. For details on that engagement, see the project resources and studies section below.

Project details

Additional notes

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus area(External link): Equitable services and opportunities and Climate aligned growth