About the project

The Region of Waterloo is rehabilitating Can-Amera Parkway between Franklin Boulevard and Conestoga Boulevard. This work includes a new asphalt roadway, multi-use paths on each side of the road, new streetlighting, bus stop improvements, and replacement of the existing guiderail.

Timing — starts on or around June 24, 2026

Construction on Can-Amera Parkway is anticipated to begin on or around June 24, 2026, and is scheduled to be completed at the end of August 2026. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Closures (or lane reductions)

Can-Amera Parkway will remain open to two lanes of through traffic for the duration of construction, except for a few short-term full road closures to accommodate certain portions of the work, including surface asphalt placement.

There may be periods during construction when traffic will need to travel on temporary asphalt pavement, as well as times when traffic will need to be controlled with flag persons.

Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Paramedics) will be notified of the construction, closures and detours to minimize any disruptions to services.

GRT Disruption

For information on impacts to GRT bus routes including stop changes and closures, visit https://www.grt.ca/alerts-and-detours/ 

Pedestrian access

The sidewalks in this area will remain accessible during the project. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.

Property and business access

All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible during construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to residential and business driveways in the construction area during working hours, however access may be temporarily impacted when construction activities are directly adjacent to the driveway access. We will provide as much advanced notice as possible of any access interruptions.

Please plan for some delays and travel carefully in the construction zone. We request that when driving or walking through and around the construction zone you follow and obey the construction traffic signage for your safety and for the safety of the workers.

Pre-construction property assessment

Residents and businesses in the construction area will be contacted by a staff member from TBT Engineering Ltd. to conduct a free pre-construction condition assessment. This will document the building’s existing condition including any cracks and visible structural or cosmetic defects of the exterior and interior of the property.

If property owners/tenants suspect damage due to the Region’s construction activities, the information for this assessment will help resolve the issue.

Waste collection changes

Regular waste pickup will continue as scheduled during construction. The contractor will move the black and green carts, recycling bins, yard waste and bulky items as needed and will return empty containers to the correct property the same day. Please label your carts and bins with your address and place all carts and bins at your curb before 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

Restoration and landscaping

If your driveway or landscaping is damaged by construction, we will replace/reinstate it to pre-construction condition. We will take care of any sod that is replaced for 60 days. After 60 days, all sod maintenance and watering become the responsibility of the property owner.

Dust, mud and vibration

You may notice slight vibrations from the contractor’s equipment during construction. All efforts will be made to minimize adverse impacts from construction including dust, mud and vibration.

More information

Visit the project page for additional information.