Ottawa Street | Fischer-Hallman to Mowat

Overview

Project number: 05796 | Updated: March 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: April–December 2025
Asphalt paving: 2026

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

Budget

$10,200,000

Contact

Jason Guan, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Region of Waterloo
JGuan@regionofwaterloo.ca

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400

Contractor

Capital Paving

Getting around during construction

Text 57555 with the code OTWA to get the latest information on the project.

Closures

A one-day road closure of the roundabout will be in place on May 13 at:

South-west corner at the roundabout at Ottawa Street South and Westmount Road
Eastbound traffic on Ottawa Street and southbound traffic on Westmount Road will be closed

This closure is required to survey and inspect the existing overhead telecommunication cables for relocation.

A second phase of work is planned for early June, which will require a two-day full closure of the entire roundabout. More details will be shared in advance.