Progress update - November 7, 2025
Downtown Paris is really taking shape!
What happened this week
- Winter site cleanup commenced
- Streetlights were delivered, installation has begun and staff are awaiting power supply permit approval
- Hydro work:
- Secondary lines – 70% complete
- Service connections to building – 70% complete
- Road base gravel placement - 100% complete
- Sidewalk on the east side of Grand River Street North - 30% complete
- Planter boxes - forms commenced
- Brick work - 40% complete
- Asphalt hard surfacing work
- Roadway base asphalt – 100% complete
- Parking bays paving - 100% complete
- Temporary patching – Cobblestone Commons temporary restoration completed
What’s happening next week
- Winter site cleanup to continue
- Installation of streetlights in the area south of Cobblestone Commons and the west side of Grand River Street North will continue
- Hydro work:
- Secondary line work continues
- Service connection to building continues
- Road markings to commence
- Asphalt hard surfacing work – temporary patching continues
- Sidewalk and amenity space
- Sidewalk on the east side north of Cobblestone Commons to commence
- Brick work continues
- Landscaping soil cells (for trees) continues
- Planter box continues
Due to the delays with the streetlight pole delivery, announced on October 31, 2025, the installation of the poles and hydro inspection work has also been delayed. Unfortunately, these delays will result in the continued closure of the Nith River Bridge and Grand River Street North / Mechanic Street intersection for the time being. We know this news is frustrating. We are also eager to open the bridge and intersection, and will announce the re-opening date as soon as we can.
Additionally, the previous benches from downtown will be restored for the winter months and the new benches will be installed in the spring.
Remembrance Day Service - Tuesday, November 11
The Remembrance Day Service at the Paris Cenotaph will continue as planned. The County will ensure the area around the Cenotaph is in good condition for the ceremony.
Important reminders
While the road is closed, we ask pedestrians and motorists to please respect the barricades for your safety and the safety of the construction team.
Mark your calendar to join us for another fantastic Jingle Bell Night, Friday, November 21, 2025 - it’s going to be a celebration! Follow the @DowntownParisBIA to learn more.
Shop local
As always, we encourage you to shop local, support our businesses, and visit the downtown to cheer on the Contractors as we enter the final weeks of the 2025 construction season.
Stay connected and informed
✔ Follow the Downtown Dig and the Downtown Paris BIA (@dtparisontario) on Facebook and Instagram
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✔ Visit brant.ca/DowntownDig for additional resources
✔ Refer to for the most up-to-date traffic information regarding road construction and closures at municipal511.ca.
