Broadway West and River Street Reconstruction Project

The County of Brant is planning infrastructure improvements along Broadway Street West and West River Street in Paris.

The project will replace and improve important underground infrastructure, including wastewater and stormwater services, and install a new watermain. A new multi-use path will also be added, giving people a safer and more comfortable space to walk, cycle and use other active transportation where one doesn't currently exist.

The new watermain will help support future residential, commercial and industrial growth in south Paris and is being funded through development charges.

What to expect: Traffic impacts and road closures

Beginning in early October, West River Street will close to through traffic between Charlotte Street and Broadway Street West so storm sewer work can begin. The road will remain open to local traffic.

Broadway Street West will remain fully open during this time to help manage traffic flow. Construction on Broadway Street West will not begin until the current phase of the Downtown Dig is complete and Grand River Street North and William Street have reopened. The overlap between the two projects is currently expected to be approximately two weeks.

As construction progresses:

• West River Street will remain open to local traffic only during its active construction phase.
• Broadway Street West will be fully closed to traffic during its active construction phase. Access to residential properties will be maintained.
• Broadway Street West and West River Street will not be closed at the same time. One route will remain open throughout construction.

Work will also take place beneath the CN railway tracks. This work will require a temporary full closure of either Market Street or Broadway Street. Access to Railway Street will be maintained. More information about the closure and timing will be shared once CN has approved the work plan.

The County will continue to coordinate construction and traffic impacts between this project and the Downtown Dig. Until Grand River Street North and William Street reopen, two open, free-flowing traffic lanes will be maintained to help manage traffic through the area.

Additional information about construction timing, closures and traffic impacts will be shared as work progresses.

Local access maintained

While temporary access reductions or restrictions may happen at specific times near Railway Street, the County plans to maintain consistent access to:

• Railway Street
• Paris Transfer Station
• Penman’s Pass parking lot

Open House on September 21, 2026

You're invited to attend a Public Information Open House in September.

• Monday, September 21, 2026
• 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris

This will be a drop in event to give community members an opportunity to learn more about the project, view project information, and speak directly with members of the project team.

Can't make it? Please share your comments and questions with us. 

Stay Informed 

Progress updates will be posted on Engage Brant. 

For more information and to subscribe to receive email updates, please visit EngageBrant.ca/BroadwayWestRiver