Victoria Street | Fischer-Hallman to Lawrence

Overview

Project number: 05656 | Updated: June 2026

The Region of Waterloo is improving Victoria Street from Fischer-Hallman Road to Lawrence Avenue in Kitchener. Based on public feedback and technical review, the road construction will include:

Separated bike lanes and sidewalk replacement between Lawrence Avenue and Westmount Road
Multi-use paths from Fischer-Hallman Road to Westmount Road
Pedestrian refuge islands and traffic medians
Upgrades to traffic signals, transit stops, shelters and lighting
Replacing and upsizing storm sewers and underground infrastructure
New asphalt pavement

Phase one of construction was at the Westmount Road and Fischer-Hallman Road intersections along Victoria Street.

Phase two of construction will be between Fischer-Hallman Road and Lawrence Avenue (not including previous intersection work).

Schedule

Design and planning: 2019–2024
Construction phase one: July 2025 - June 2026
Construction phase two: 2026–2027

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

Budget

$12,000,000

Contact

Eric Saunderson, P.Eng PMP
Senior Engineer, Design and Construction
esaunderson@regionofwaterloo.ca

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400

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

Getting around during construction

Construction of Phase 1 is nearing completion, with surface asphalt paving remaining as the final task. This work will require short-term overnight full closures between June 17 and June 19, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

During these closures, traffic will be detoured in both directions via Ira Needles Boulevard, Highland Road, and Belmont Avenue. Please refer to the detour map below for details.

Closures will take place on alternating nights over a period of 3 to 5 nights. Please note that paving work is weather-dependent, and schedules may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Public engagement

The public was encouraged to provide feedback on this project between March 26 to April 10, 2024. For more details on this engagement, visit the EngageWR project page.