Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Windsor is set to invest about $3 million in road rehabilitation, repair and reconstruction projects in Ward 1 this year as part of its 2026 capital budget.
City council approved the budget earlier this year, holding the municipal tax levy increase at zero while endorsing a $2.26-billion, 10-year capital plan. The 2026 budget includes more than $317 million in capital spending, with $163.8 million earmarked for roads — the largest road rehabilitation and repair program in the city’s history.
“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,” Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a statement. “With over $3.0 million earmarked for Ward 1, the funded projects will rehabilitate, repair, reconstruct, or replace key roads that provide vital links between where residents live, work and play.”
The budget also includes $5 million in additional tax revenue from new development and includes infrastructure investments tied to major projects such as the NextStar Energy battery plant and development in Sandwich South.
All Ward 1 projects scheduled for 2026 involve milling and paving asphalt surfaces, work the city says will extend the lifespan of the roads by 10 to 15 years. The projects cover a mix of local and collector roads.
Among the planned work:
Cousineau Road, from Casgrain Drive to Country Club Drive, will undergo resurfacing along with minor curb repairs. Construction is expected to begin in late June and wrap up by September.
Norfolk Street, from Bruce Avenue to Dandurand Avenue, is scheduled for work between June and September.
Matchett Road, from Titcombe Road to Sprucewood Avenue, is slated for August, with completion expected by September. The timing is intended to avoid overlapping with construction activity on Front Road in nearby Town of LaSalle.
Santo Drive, from Santo Drive to Borrelli Drive, is expected to be completed between June and July.
Windsor’s annual capital investment has increased by 162 per cent since 2016, with the current budget also allocating $60 million for sewers, $29.2 million for community services such as parks and recreation, and $5.5 million for public transit.
