Progress Update - November 14

Downtown Dig construction season is wrapping up shortly!

Accomplishments this week:

• Winter site cleanup continues
• Streetlight posts installed. Coordination for power supply continues
• Hydro work:
  • Secondary line to be completed by Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Service connection to buildings to be completed this weekend
• Sidewalk on the east side of Grand River Street North - 70% complete
• Planter Boxes (east side) - form continues
• Brick work on the east side is 10% complete
• Brick work on the west side continues
• Asphalt hard surfacing work - temporary patching continues
• Road markings commenced and to be completed by Saturday

Next week:

• Winter site cleanup to be completed
• Streetlights power supply to be connected. Electrical Safety Authority inspection tentatively scheduled.
• Asphalt hard surfacing work - temporary patching to be completed
• Sidewalk and amenity space
  • Remaining sidewalk on the east side to be completed by Monday, November 17, 2025
  • Lisa's Way planter box to be completed Monday
  • Brick work on the east side (north of the Cobblestone Commons) will be temporarily patched with asphalt.
  • Brick work continues on the west side and is anticipated to be completed.

Re-opening:

Grand River Street North from the Nith River Bridge to Mechanic Street will reopen the afternoon of November 21, 2025 (Jingle Bell Night) at 4:00 pm.

Grand River Street North will reopen the same evening following Jingle Bell Night event. The street will remain closed for Jingle Bell Night to ensure public safety, manage traffic, and accommodate event activities. We are looking forward to opening the street following the event!

Jingle Bell Night - Friday, November 21

Jingle Bell Night is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025. The Paris BIA needs the community’s support. Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, tree lighting and festivities!

Future construction in Downtown Paris

As the 2025 construction season comes to an end, plans are being solidified for the 2026 construction season. The Downtown Dig on Grand River Street North will continue next spring to complete all the finishing touches. Also, the William Street and Grand River Street North intersection will undergo major reconstruction. Stay tuned for updates.

These large reconstruction projects are necessary to replace the County’s critical infrastructure that are below the surface such as watermains, sewer lines, utilities and stormwater management. These major projects are considered “once in a lifetime” projects and occur at this scale once every 75 years. We will do our best to keep you informed!