Construction Projects

Anticipated Project Timing: 2026

Type of Work:

Intersection Improvements

Description of Work:

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Egis to carry out the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Highway 6 intersection improvements within the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, and the Township of Centre Wellington, Wellington County
The Detail Design was carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities and Municipal Expressways (2024) for a Group ‘B’ project.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, subject to province-wide clearances, approvals, and funding. Utility relocations and entrance work may be completed in advance, outside the MTO right-of-way (ROW). Additional information is available on the project website at: www.Highway6andwellingtonroadsecondline.com.

Traffic Impact:

During construction, at least one (1) lane of northbound and one (1) lane of southbound traffic will be maintained at all times on Highway 6 during peak hours. Detour routes for Wellington Road 22 and 8th Line will be implemented during different phases of construction.
Detour Route 1: Wellington Road 22 Detour Route
Wellington Road 22 between Jones Baseline and Highway 6 will be closed, allowing local traffic only. Traffic that requires access to this section of Wellington Road 22 will be detoured along Highway 6 to Guelph-Nichol Townline, to Jones Baseline to reach Wellington Road 22.
Detour Route 2: 8th Line Detour Route
8th Line between Wellington Road 7 and Highway 6 will be closed, allowing local traffic only. Traffic that requires access to this section of 8th Line will be detoured along Highway 6 to Wellington Road 51, to Wellington Road 7 to reach 8th Line.

Detour Route:

GWP 3112-18-00 Hwy 6 & 8th Line - Notice of Detour.pdf [PDF/438KB]

Anticipated Project Timing: April to October 2026

Type of Work:

Bridge Rehabilitation

Description of Work:

The County of Wellington has hired a contractor to complete bridge rehabilitation works on Simmons Bridge located on Wellington Road 11, 0.2 km north of Wellington Road 8, in the Township of Mapleton.

Traffic Impact:

There will be a full road closure in effect once construction has commenced for the duration of the project.

Detour Route:

WR 11 - Simmon's Bridge Detour.pdf [PDF/774KB]

Related Links: Visit the Simmons Bridge rehabilitation project page for more details, traffics…

Anticipated Project Timing: February 23 to late May 2026

Type of Work:

Bridge Rehabilitation

Description of Work:

The County of Wellington has hired a contractor to complete bridge rehabilitation works on Flax Bridge located on Wellington Road 11, just south of Wellington Road 109, in the Township of Mapleton. This project is funded in part by Ontario Builds.

Traffic Impact:

There will be a full road closure in effect starting February 23 until late May 2026. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed per the detour route.

Detour Route:

WR 11 - Flax Bridge Detour.pdf [PDF/823KB]

Related Links: Municipal511 Construction Project Link

Anticipated Project Timing: Sunday March 8 from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Type of Work:

Utility Works

Description of Work:

Hydro One is completing utility works at the intersection of Wellington Road 18 and 2nd Line.

Traffic Impact:

The road will be closed, emergency access only, on Sunday March 8 from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Traffic will be re-routed following the posted detour route.

Detour Route:

WR 18 at 2nd Line Hydro.pdf [PDF/1.3MB]

Anticipated Project Timing: May 5, 2025 through to 2028

Type of Work:

Structure Replacements

Description of Work:

The County of Wellington has hired a contractor to complete capital construction works on Wellington Road 109, east of Highway 6 in the Township of Wellington North. This long-term infrastructure project includes the replacement of four structures and road resurfacing between them, with construction expected to continue through 2028. The project will commence with work on Bridge 10 and Culvert 5. Once these are underway, work will follow on Bridge 4 and Bridge 6. This project is funded in part by Ontario Builds.

Traffic Impact:

• Wellington Road 109 will remain open throughout the construction period.
• One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times.
• Lane width will be restricted to 3.5m (11 feet) and oversized equipment will need to use an alternate route. There is no load/weight restriction through the project limits.
• Traffic delays are anticipated, and we encourage the travelling public to consider using the suggested alternate route (see attached map) to avoid congestion and improve travel time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve this important section of road infrastructure.

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