Road Construction

The main intersection at William Street (including the William Street bridge) and Grand River Street North in downtown Paris is OPEN!

The Contractor is scheduled to complete the final connections of the watermain on Dundas Street East in Paris the week of October 26, 2026. Below are the anticipated timelines and impacts. 

Downtown Paris is looking more beautiful and meaningful than ever! Have you seen the new Veterans commemorative crosswalk at the intersection of Grand River Street North and Mechanic Street?

Once the main intersection at William St and Grand River St opens, crews will move to the final paving on Grand River St N (between Mechanic St and the Nith River Bridge) starting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Here is your mid-week update as we put on the final touches:

Blue Lake Road is currently closed from Clarke Road west to Highway 24. Highway 5 is closed from Highway 24 to Industrial Boulevard in all directions. 

Culvert Replacement will take place on Wednesday, October 21 on Thirteenth Concession Road between West Quarter Townline Road and Middle Townline Road. 

Culvert Replacement will take place today, Tuesday, October 20, on Burford-Delhi Townline Road between Middle Townline Road and Barnes road. 

The Downtown Dig is entering its final stages, but completion has been slightly delayed due to a parts supply issue. While crews were aiming to fully open the road during the week of October 19, a delay in installing traffic signals at the William Street intersection has pushed the timeline back.

This multi-year project continues to make great progress as we replace aging underground infrastructure. With the major underground work nearing completion, we are one step closer to the final result: a modernized roadway that improves functionality for drivers, pedestrians, businesses, and future employment growth in the area.