Sawmill Road at Ebycrest Road

Overview

Project number: 07553 | Updated: October 2026

The Region of Waterloo is constructing a single-lane roundabout at the Sawmill Road and Ebycrest Road intersection in Woolwich. This decision is based on technical studies and the Region's current experience with roundabouts and input received from the public during the engagement period.

The technical studies for this project show:

A roundabout would result in fewer injury collisions than the signalized intersection
A roundabout would result in fewer delays to all users
Life cycle cost of a roundabout is equal or better than the traffic signal with left turn lanes
A roundabout would reduce idling times resulting in fuel savings and reduced emissions

Construction will be taking place in stages:

Stage 1: Bloomingdale Road and Kraft Drive (August - October 2026)
Stage 2: Sawmill Road and Kraft Drive (November 2026)
Stage 3: Sawmill/Ebycrest/Bloomingdale/Kraft - Full closure (May/June 2027)

Schedule

Design and planning: 2022–2024
Utility relocations: Fall 2026
Construction: August 2026 - May/June 2027

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

Budget

$3,765,000

Getting around during construction

Stage 1 construction is nearing completion. Stage 2, at the Sawmill Road and Kraft Drive intersection, is expected to begin on or about November 9, 2026, and continue through the end of the construction season.

Stage 3 is planned for May and June 2027 and will involve a full closure at the Sawmill Road, Ebycrest Road, Bloomingdale Road and Kraft Drive intersection.