Fischer-Hallman/Bearinger Road

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Overview

Project number: 07221 | Updated: January 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: 2024
Construction phase 2: 2025
Final asphalt paving: 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; for deaf and hard of hearing (TTY) call 519-575-4608

Contractor

Sierra Infrastructure Inc.

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

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View the latest update

Getting around during construction

Bearinger Road between Laurelwood Drive and Westmount Road is currently closed to traffic. Access is being maintained to local residential properties and businesses during the closure.

The detour route directs traffic to Westmount Road and Laurelwood Drive. Pedestrians should use existing facilities on Laurelwood Drive and Westmount Road.

The closure is expected to re-open in May 2025.