Road Closures and Construction Projects

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Main Street Bridge Closure

Detour Map

The West Street Bridge will be closed from May 4 to May 8 due to the ongoing construction on West Main Street from Prince Charles Drive North to Division Street. Detours and signage will be posted on-site to help guide drivers.

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Full Road Closure – Ontario Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer (Phase 1)

As construction continues, Ontario Road will be closed to through traffic from west of Alberta Street to west of Wright Street from April 15 to Mid-July, 2026 to accommodate sanitary trunk sewer and watermain construction. Detours and signage will be posted on-site to help guide drivers. Businesses at Rose City Plaza will remain open, with access maintained from designated entrances throughout construction.

For project information, please visit the City’s project page:
https://engagewelland.ca/ontario-road-sanitary-trunk-sewer-phase-1

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Full Road Closure – West Main Street Reconstruction

Road Closure Notification

As construction continues, West Main Street from Prince Charles Drive North to Division Street will be closed to through traffic starting April 6 through August/September 2026. Detours and signage will be posted on-site to help guide drivers.

For project information, please visit the City’s project page: https://engagewelland.ca/west-main-street-area-infrastructure-improvements-phase-2

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Rotary Park Closed ( March 16 to June 26, 2026)

Rotary Park will be closed for Public. Project includes improvements to the existing gravel parking lot and circulation areas within Rotary Park. The project includes paving and expansion of the existing gravel parking lot, drainage improvements, installation of raised crosswalks, fencing, lighting, landscaping, and pathway enhancements.

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Temporary Road Closure – Canal Bank Street (Rose City Triathlon)

Residents and motorists are advised that Canal Bank Street will be temporarily closed for the Rose City Triathlon.

Closure Details

• Dates: Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026
• Time: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day
• Locations:
• Canal Bank Street from Ontario Road to Highway 58A
• Canal Bank Street from Ontario Road to St. Clair Drive

Emergency services will have access throughout the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and follow the posted detour routes. A detour map is available below for reference.

Dain City Access

Access to the Dain City area will remain available via Prince Charles Drive/Highway 58, Forks Road, and Canal Bank Street. Local traffic access to St. Clair Drive will also be maintained.

The City of Welland thanks residents and visitors for their patience and cooperation during this event.

Detour Map

Active construction areas are illustrated on the map and additional information is available by clicking on each area.

View larger Construction map