Ottawa Street | Fischer-Hallman to Mowat

Overview

Project number: 05796 | Updated: July 2026

The Region of Waterloo is improving Ottawa Street from Fischer-Hallman Road to Mowat Boulevard in Kitchener.

Phase 1: Fischer-Hallman Road to Pinedale Drive

Reconstructed the intersection to be more pedestrian and cyclist friendly including shortening the distance of crossings, added pedestrian islands and raised the crosswalk on the right-turn lane going into Sunrise Plaza.
Added multi-use paths on Ottawa Street
Upgraded underground infrastructure including new electrical, water main and storm sewers
Reconfigured the right-turn lane from Fischer-Hallman to Ottawa so all drivers now yield to oncoming traffic and then merge

Phase 2: Pinedale Drive and Mowat Boulevard

Constructing a new roundabout at the Ottawa Street and Westmount Road intersection
Multi-use paths continuing on Ottawa Street
Replacing the Moffat Creek Culvert and watermain
Upgrading storm sewers

Schedule

Design and planning: 2019–2022
Construction phase 1: 2024
Construction phase 2: 2025 - 2026
Asphalt paving: 2026 - 2027

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

Budget

$10,200,000

Getting around during construction

Text OTWA to 57555 to receive the latest information on the project. Standard messaging rates apply.

Closures

A one-day closure will be in place on August 5 at the southwest quadrant of the Ottawa Street South and Westmount Road roundabout.

During the work, the affected section of the roundabout will be closed for up to two minutes at a time, followed by a one-hour reopening period. This cycle will repeat throughout the day.

Please plan ahead and expect delays.