$4.8 million worth of city road work underway in Wards 5, 6 and 7

A road reconstruction project is underway on Carling Crescent near Cedarview Street in Windsor, May 19, 2026.

Road projects are underway in Wards 5, 6, and 7 in Windsor.

The city is spending roughly $4.8 million in those wards this road construction season on those projects.

The projects include road rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement.

Ward 5 is getting approximately $1.72 million worth of projects, while Ward 6 is getting $2.24 million and Ward 7 is getting $790,000 for the projects.

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says some work has already started.

“We’re timing those things out in an appropriate way as well, and so where there are schools close by, we’re waiting until school lets out at the end of June to start some of the projects, and we’ve really been thoughtful with the schedules to make sure we’re having the least amount of impact on residents moving through the city as possible,” says Dilkens.

Ward 6 city councillor Jo-Anne Gignac says Riverside residents have lived in the area for generations.

She says the work is important for residents.

“They will say to me, ‘When is my road going to get some TLC?’ so it’s darn important, and I’m just absolutely delighted,” says Gignac.

She says one of the projects in her ward includes work on Ontario Street from Villaire Avenue to Glidden Avenue.

“Generally I hear from Riverside United, good people, great people who are always saying to me, ‘Jo-Anne, when is it going to happen?’” says Gignac. “So this one I’m absolutely delighted.”

In a release, the city says, “The 2026 projects will address a blend of local and collector roads through a mix of milling and paving asphalt resurfacing and road reconstruction work, which will extend the useful life of the roads by approximately 10 to over 20 years.”

The 2026 city budget includes $36.6 million in road rehab and repair investments, a 13 per cent increase in spending over 2025.

Road projects for Wards 5, 6, and 7.

Ward 5 projects in 2026:

Whelpton Street — St. Luke Road to Drouillard Road;

Ontario Street — George Avenue to High Street; and

Metcalfe Street — George Avenue to Tourangeau Road:

Full‑depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026, with expected completion by October 30, 2026.

North Service Road East — Central Avenue to Pillette Road:

Full-depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence September 14, 2026, with expected completion by October 30, 2026. Night work has been scheduled to minimize traffic disruptions during daytime peak periods and reduce impacts to commuters and nearby businesses. Watch for flag persons during the nighttime work.

Vimy Avenue — Cadillac Street to Meighen Road:

Road reconstruction including replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and residential driveways, followed by construction of a new asphalt roadway. Project is planned to commence in fall 2026.

Ward 6 projects in 2026:

Carling Crescent — Carling Crescent cul-de-sac to Cedarview Street:

Road reconstruction including new watermain installation and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and residential driveways, followed by construction of a new asphalt roadway. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026, with expected completion by August 3, 2026.

St. Paul Avenue — Wyandotte Street East to St. Rose Avenue; Sumach Crescent — Garden Court Drive to Garden Court Drive; and Garden Court Drive — Edgar Street to Homedale Boulevard:

Full-depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026, with expected completion by October 30, 2026.

Ontario Street — Villaire Avenue to Glidden Avenue:

Road reconstruction including replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and residential driveways, followed by construction of a new asphalt roadway. Project is planned to commence in fall 2026.

Ward 7 projects in 2026:

Cora Greenwood Drive — Castle Hill Road to Little River Boulevard:

Full-depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026, with expected completion by October 30, 2026.

Mulberry Court — Mulberry Road to Mulberry Court:

Road reconstruction including replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and residential driveways, followed by construction of a new asphalt roadway. Project is planned to commence in fall 2026.