Investing Responsibly: $12 Million for Road Rehabilitation and Repair in Wards 2, 3, and 4

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$36.6 Million to be Invested in 2026; $12 Million Across Wards 2, 3, and 4

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Ward 2 Councillor Frazier Fathers, Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino, and Ward 4 Councillor Mark McKenzie, along with City administration have announced approximately $12 million in investments in road rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement projects in 2026 for Wards 2, 3, and 4. The 2026 projects will address a blend of local, collector and arterial 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 respectively.

The update comes as part of the works covered in the City’s 2026 budget. City Council approved the budget with a 0% municipal tax levy increase and a $2.26 billion 10-year capital plan, along with the largest road rehabilitation and repair program in the City’s history — with a 13% increase in spending over 2025. For 2026, the budget includes over $317 million for capital investments, with $163.8 million allocated for roads.

Highlights of Ward 2 Road Works with Approximately $4.7 Million in 2026:

College Avenue — Lena Avenue to Brock Street. Road reconstruction including new watermain installation; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Peter Street — Mill Street to South Street; and South Street — Peter Street to Bloomfield Road. Both projects will involve a combination of road reconstruction and mill and pave work. Reconstruction areas include new watermain installation; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Remaining sections will receive full-depth asphalt mill and pave replacement with minor concrete repairs. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Wyandotte Street West — Sunset Avenue to Huron Church Road. Full-depth milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 1, 2026, with expected completion by June 29, 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Wyandotte Street West — Cameron Avenue to Campbell Avenue. Road reconstruction including new watermain installation; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project is planned to commence in the fall of 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Campbell Avenue (west side) — University Avenue West to Wyandotte Street West. Full-depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026, with expected completion by August 3, 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.

Highlights of Ward 3 Road Works with Approximately $4.5 Million in 2026:

Erie Street — Janette Avenue to Ouellette Avenue. Road reconstruction including new watermain installation; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project commenced in March 2026, with expected completion by June 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Caron Avenue — Wyandotte Street West to Elliott Street West. Full-depth milling and paving, new watermain installation and curb repairs. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Windsor Avenue — Giles Boulevard East to Shepherd Street East. Combination of road reconstruction and mill and pave. Reconstruction areas include new watermain installation; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Remaining sections will receive full-depth mill and pave asphalt replacement. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Pitt Street East — Ouellette Avenue to Goyeau Street. Full-depth mill and pave asphalt replacement. Project is planned to commence October 5, 2026, and wrap up by October 30, 2026. Local access will be maintained where feasible.
Giles Boulevard East — McDougall Street to Howard Avenue. Full-depth asphalt milling and paving, and new watermain installation. Project is planned to commence in June 2026 (after the Tour Di Via Italia Race), with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Shepherd Street West — Victoria Avenue to Janette Avenue. Combination of road reconstruction and mill and pave. Reconstruction areas include replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Remaining sections will receive full-depth asphalt replacement. Project is planned to commence in the fall of 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Goyeau Street — Riverside Drive East to Park Street East. Mill and pave replacement of surface asphalt. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by June 2026. Local access will be maintained where feasible during the work.
Riverside Drive East — Goyeau Street to Aylmer Avenue. Full-depth asphalt milling and paving; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by June 2026. Local access will be maintained where feasible during the work.

Highlights of Ward 4 Road Works with Approximately $2.8 Million in 2026:

Chilver Road — Assumption Street north to the cul-de-sac. Full-depth milling and paving, and new watermain installation. Project is planned to commence June 1, 2026, with expected completion by June 29, 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Riverside Drive East — Aylmer Avenue to Devonshire Road. Full-depth asphalt milling and paving; and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project is planned to commence May 4, 2026, with expected completion by June 1, 2026. During the project, local access will be maintained where feasible.
Giles Boulevard East — Howard Avenue to Langlois Avenue. Full-depth milling and paving, and new watermain installation. Project is planned to commence in June 2026 (after the Tour Di Via Italia Race), with expected completion by September 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.
Parent Avenue — Erie Street East to Giles Boulevard East. Full-depth asphalt milling and paving. Project is planned to commence June 29, 2026 (after the Tour Di Via Italia Race), with expected completion by September 2026. During the project, local access will be maintained where feasible.
Lens Avenue — Woodlawn Avenue to Hall Avenue. Road reconstruction including the replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Project is planned to commence in the fall of 2026. Road closure with local access maintained where feasible.

The City of Windsor’s increase in total annual capital investment is 162% since 2016. With a focus on responsible investments and city-building, City Council approved a fiscally responsible and ambitious 2026 City of Windsor Budget that includes the following:

0% municipal tax levy increase
$2.26 billion 10-year capital budget; the largest in the City’s history
Largest road rehabilitation and repair program in the City’s history
$163.8 million for roads
$60.0 million for sewers
$29.2 million for community services (parks, recreation, facilities, and culture)
$5.4 million capital investment in public transit
Anticipated added tax revenue of $5 million from new development and growth
Significant projects supporting development around the NextStar Energy battery manufacturing facility; the site of the future Fancsy Family Hospital; and further development of the Sandwich South lands, including servicing airport lands
Continued focus on investment, growth, and sustainability
Continued strategic management of reserves, debt levels, and debt servicing from non-tax revenue sources

Learn more about Infrastructure Services projects on our Construction and Detours page.

For more information on City projects and services, visit CityWindsor.ca or contact 311.

Quotes:

“Through the approved 2026 City of Windsor Budget, we are focusing on Windsor’s long game, and Investing Responsibly to build a resilient, sustainable, and prosperous future for Windsorites. While maintaining a solid record of fiscal prudence and a commitment to delivering budgets that support our community’s growth, development, evolution, and quality of life, we are investing more in vital infrastructure than ever before. Earlier this month, we announced over $3 million for road projects in Ward 1, and now we’re announcing $12 million to be invested across Wards 2, 3, and 4. The funded projects in these three wards, which include two of the oldest developed areas of the community, as well as our downtown core, will rehabilitate, reconstruct, or replace key roads that provide vital links between where residents live, work, and play. Investing Responsibly is about empowering progress, strategically bolstering and streamlining services, building a stronger city to protect our future, ensuring that Windsor remains one of the most affordable communities in Ontario, and making sure real progress is happening across the entire city.”
- Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens

“I’m excited to see a significant funding allocation for road works in Ward 2 this year. The ward, one of the oldest areas of the community, includes countless small businesses, a pillar educational institution, corridors connected to international trade, residences that have been around for generations, and historic Sandwich Town. We welcome the $4.7 million worth of investments in the infrastructure that is the foundation of our historic neighbourhoods, and I look forward to continuing to work to advance the goals for infrastructure, assets and amenities, and qualify of life in the ward that I am honoured to represent.”
- Councillor Frazier Fathers, Ward 2

“I’m glad to share in today’s good news, and to highlight road works coming to Ward 3 in 2026. Of course, the area includes the downtown core, but also extends far beyond those borders, so seeing $4.5 million invested is incredible. I was glad to put my hand up in support of a budget that made it possible to keep affordability top of mind while moving forward with significant investments. These works represent major investment in this ward, and I’m looking forward to seeing the improvements and enhancements coming our way.”
- Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Ward 3

“This is a major investment in the city core. Road work isn’t flashy, but it affects every resident in a very practical way. In Ward 4, we have older neighbourhoods, high-use streets, and infrastructure that people rely on to get to work, school, local businesses, and home safely. This $2.8 million investment matters because it puts money directly into the roads residents have been asking us to fix. These projects were part of the priorities I raised during the budget process, and I’m pleased to see them moving forward in 2026. Responsible investment means taking care of the basics, making smart use of taxpayer dollars, and improving the streets people actually use every day. That is what this announcement is about.”
- Councillor Mark McKenzie, Ward 4