City of Windsor Invests Over $2.24 Million in 16 Residential Milling and Paving Projects

The City of Windsor, Mayor Drew Dilkens and City Council are pleased to announce a significant investment in residential milling and paving projects. To enhance the quality and safety of Windsor’s roadways, $2,246,241.00 will be invested to support 16 new residential milling and paving projects across the city, spanning a total of 10.2 kilometres.

Milling and paving is the process of removing an old top layer of a roadway and replacing it with a fresh new surface layer.

This initiative, which starts this month, demonstrates Council’s continued commitment to maintaining and improving vital infrastructure to support growth and development and benefit all residents. Overall, the City of Windsor has allocated $16,423,967.00 for road rehabilitation projects in 2024, totalling 65.4 kilometres of improvements.

Milling and paving work included in this project:

• Ora Street – Borrelli Drive to Prairie Court; completion by September 2024
• Bartlet Drive – Casgrain Drive to Guppy Court; by September 2024
• Granville Crescent – Prince Road to Beechwood Avenue; by September 2024
• Felix Avenue – Tecumseh Road West to Prince Road; by September 2024 
• Beechwood Street – Redwood Street to Felix Avenue; by September 2024 
• Victoria Avenue – Hanna Street to Ellis Street; by August 2024
• Lens Avenue – Lincoln Road to Kildare Road; by August 2024
• Reginald Street – Arthur Road to Pillette Road; by September 2024
• Milloy Street – Factoria Road to Chandler Road; by September 2024
• Villaire Avenue – Ontario Street to Raymond Avenue; by September 2024

Concrete milling/surface asphalt work included in this project:

• Kerby Road – Ridge Road to Chestnut Drive; completion by September 2024
• Empress Court – Empress Street to Cul de Sac; by September 2024
• Coronation Avenue – Ford Boulevard to Ferndale Avenue; by August 2024
• Foster Avenue – Woodward Boulevard to Walker Road; by September 2024

Overlay/partial depth mill and pave work included in this project:

• Elsmere Avenue – Grand Marais Road East to North Service Road; by September 2024
• Everts Avenue – Tecumseh Road West to Campbell Avenue; by September 2024

Upon completion of this roadwork, affected residents will once again enjoy a smoother and safer commute, free from the disruptions caused by deficiencies such as potholes and cracked pavement.

For 2024, 57% of the City’s capital budget is committed to fixing and improving Windsor’s roads and sewers, investing $56.1 million in roads and $61.4 million toward upgrading the city’s sewers. The City’s 10-year capital plan, approved as part of the 2024 budget, will invest a total of $568.8 million in roads and $470.6 million toward upgrading the city’s sewers.

Quotes:

“We are Building Windsor’s Future by investing in infrastructure to support growth and quality of life in our community. Fixing and maintaining Windsor’s roads is a vital component of our efforts to promote the continued growth of our city. As new residents make Windsor their home, attracted by record economic development, ensuring safe and efficient roadways will be paramount. Thanks to Council and our dedicated City staff for their steadfast work in ensuring these projects roll out smoothly across the city.” – Mayor Drew Dilkens

“Investing in our residential roads is a priority for many residents in our neighbourhoods. I am delighted to see three roads that will receive investment in my ward this year, and I look forward to more projects in the future through the residential road levy program.” – Councillor Fabio Costante, Ward 2

“I'm happy that we could improve roads in various neighbourhoods of Ward 4. From Assumption Street in the Walkerville Business Improvement Area (BIA) to Argyle, where a new multi-residential apartment complex was recently completed; and Lens Avenue, which will ensure a safer commute for those dropping their children off at Hugh Beaton Public School. These improvements make it safer for all commuters, cyclists and pedestrians.” – Councillor Mark McKenzie, Ward 4

“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all who participated in engaging with me to enhance the mill and pave project on Kerby Avenue. Your valuable public input has been instrumental in prioritizing this initiative. Thank you for all your collaborations, and I eagerly anticipate future projects in our vibrant Forest Glade home.” – Councillor Angelo Marignani, Ward 7

“I am very happy that City Council has approved these milling and paving projects moving forward. Our residents expect these types of proactive investments to keep our roads in good shape, and I am glad we are delivering.” – Councillor Gary Kaschak, Ward 8

“I am pleased to see that two roads will be re-paved this year in Ward 10 that were in very poor condition. Thanks to this funding, and Council support, both Elsmere and Everts will see significant improvements.” – Councillor Jim Morrison, Ward 10