Overview

Project number: 07622 |  Updated: April 2026

The Region of Waterloo is planning 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 recommended design is a two-span trestle structure that will connect a missing link of the trail, improving trail continuity and user experience. This project will help strengthen the G2G Trail network and support recreation, tourism, and broader economic development in the region.

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

$8.26 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 and online feedback was collected through the EngageWR project page. 

Thank you to everyone who shared input. Feedback from the community has been considered by the project team along with technical requirements to create a detailed design of the bridge.

Project updates will continue to be shared on this page as the project moves forward.