Miscellaneous MUPs and Road Improvements
This page provides an overview of the Region's multi-use paths and other road improvements in Waterloo Region
On this page:
- University Avenue West
- Benton Street and Fredrick Street
- Courtland Avenue East
- Fountain Street North
- Maple Grove Road
- Townline Road
University Avenue West
Project number: 07675 | Updated: August 2026
The Region of Waterloo is constructing a new multi-use path along the south side of University Avenue West in the City of Waterloo, from Ira Needles Boulevard to Fischer-Hallman Road. The project includes new curbs and improvements to residential and commercial driveways. The new path will improve connectivity and provide a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Schedule
Construction: August - September 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 17, 2026, and will be completed by early September 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. No full road closures are anticipated. The sidewalks in this area will remain accessible during the project. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Benton Street and Frederick Street
Project number: 05381 | Updated: August 2026
The Region is resurfacing Benton Street from Courtland Avenue East to Church Street, and Frederick Street from Duke Street East to Lancaster Street. The project also includes replacing an aging watermain on Frederick Street between Duke Street East and Weber Street East.
In addition, partial storm sewer replacements will be completed at three locations:
- Benton Street at St. George Street
- Frederick Street at Otto Street
- Frederick Street at Lancaster Street.
Schedule
Construction: August - October 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 2026 and extending through late October 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. During the watermain replacement on Frederick Street, between Duke Street and Weber Street, one lane in each direction will be open throughout construction.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Courtland Avenue East
Project number: 06826 | Updated: August 2026
Schedule
Construction: August 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 17, 2026, and will be completed by late August 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. No full road closures are anticipated. The sidewalks in this area will remain accessible during the project. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Fountain Street North
Project number: 07303 | Updated: August 2026
The Region of Waterloo is constructing a multi-use path along the east side of Fountain Street North, from Maple Grove Road to Cherry Blossom Road, including new curbs, pavement markings and bus pads. The new path will improve connectivity and provide a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Schedule
Construction: August - September 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 31, 2026, and will be completed by late September 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. No full road closures are anticipated. The sidewalks in this area will remain accessible during the project. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Maple Grove Road
Project number: 06826 | Updated: August 2026
The Region of Waterloo is constructing a multi-use path along the south side of Maple Grove Road, from Saltsman Drive to Fountain Street North, to improve connectivity and provide a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Schedule
Construction: August - September 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 21, 2026, and will be completed by late September 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. No full road closures are anticipated. The sidewalks in this area will remain accessible during the project. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
Townline Road
Project number: 06826 | Updated: August 2026
The Region of Waterloo is constructing a traffic median north of the intersection of Pinebush Road and Townline Road from 2310 Townline Road to 2420 Townline Road, to improve traffic safety and help manage vehicle movements through the intersection.
Schedule
Construction: August - September 2026
Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.
Getting around during construction
Construction will begin on or about August 17, 2026, and will be completed by late September 2026.
Throughout construction, two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained. No full road closures are anticipated.
Contact
Imran Alam, P.Eng.
Design and Construction, Region of Waterloo
Email: ialam@regionofwaterloo.ca
Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400
