A busy week ahead for infrastructure upgrades

Next week will be a busy week for road work around London. Spring is here, which means several infrastructure upgrades are beginning or underway. If you’re traveling through the city, here’s what you need to know:

Sewer upgrades begin on Ontario Street

Ontario Street between Central Avenue and Dufferin Avenue will be temporarily closed starting May 4, 2026, until November 2026. Ontario Street will be getting major upgrades, including a watermain replacement, sanitary and storm sewer replacement, new sidewalks and bike lanes, new curbs and gutters, and repaving of the road with new asphalt. Learn more on Renew London.

Utility work on Beaverbrook Avenue

Beaverbrook Avenue at Oxford Street West will be temporarily closed for utility work from May 4-15, 2026. Traffic will be detoured via Oxford Street West to Proudfoot Lane and back to Beaverbrook Avenue. There will be sidewalk restrictions and closures, so travelers are advised to follow the signs in the area. See more on Renew London.

Improvements to transportation options in East London 

Fanshawe College Boulevard between Oxford Street and Cheapside Street from May 4 to May 29, 2026, will be closed as part of the Rapid Transit project. Construction is continuing on a section of the East London Link Rapid Transit route. This project continues work along the corridor, improving the roadway, active transportation options, and transit facilities for safer and more efficient travel. See more on Renew London and the Get Involved page.

A growing city needs infrastructure upgrades

London is one of the fastest-growing cities in Ontario, and new homes need water services and road infrastructure. As London grows and weather events put more stress on infrastructure, upgrades are needed to keep everyone safe and moving efficiently. We also need to ensure our existing roads, pipes, and bridges stay safe and maintained. 

If you are traveling, please follow all posted signage, signals, traffic flagging, and barriers to help keep everyone safe, including those working on site. 

You can learn more about London’s 2026 construction projects at london.ca/construction.