Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Windsor is committing more than $4.8 million in road rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement work across three wards this year.
Projects are included in the city’s 2026 budget, which includes more than $317 million in capital spending, with $163.8 million for roads. Council approved a 0 per cent municipal tax levy increase and a $2.26-billion 10-year capital plan.
This is the last of several recent announcements.
“I am proud of council’s endorsement of the largest road rehabilitation and repair program in the city’s history,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens. “Over the last two months, we’ve announced an investment of over $36 million to rehabilitate, reconstruct, or replace key roads that provide vital links.
“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.”
Planned work, including milling and paving as well as full road reconstructions, will extend the lifespan of affected roads by 10 to more than 20 years. Most projects will involve some level of road closure, with local access maintained where possible.
Ward 5 will see about $1.72 million in work, including resurfacing and reconstruction on Whelpton Street, Ontario Street, Metcalfe Street, North Service Road East and Vimy Avenue. Several projects are scheduled to begin in June 2026, with others starting in the fall.
Ward 6 will receive $2.24 million in upgrades, including reconstruction of Carling Crescent with a new watermain, and resurfacing on St. Paul Avenue, Sumach Crescent and Garden Court Drive. Ontario Street in the ward will also be fully reconstructed in the fall.
Projects in Ward 7, home to the more than $120.5-million Banwell Road corridor improvements project, including the E.C. Row Expressway interchange upgrade, one of Windsor’s largest infrastructure undertakings, total about $790,000 and include work on Cora Greenwood Drive and Mulberry Court, both scheduled for milling, paving and reconstruction starting in 2026.
The annual budget also includes $60 million for sewers, $29.2 million for community services and $5.4 million for public transit. The city says annual capital investment has increased 162 per cent since 2016.
“Over $2.24 million is being invested in road reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation in Ward 6 this year,” said Ward 6 Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. “These investments attract more investment, improve mobility, and work to address aging assets so that we can keep up with the growth that we’re seeing citywide.”
In 2027, $8.2 million will go to roadwork and sewer upgrades on seven key streets and the $120 million Banwell Road Corridor Improvement project, including the E.C. Row Expressway Interchange project, represents one of the largest infrastructure projects in Windsor’s history.
