Forwell Creek Road Multi-use Path
Welcome to the project page for the Forwell Creek Road multi-use path. Details regarding the current status of this project are available in the News Feed section of this page and will be updated as the project progresses. If interested, please take the time to view the preliminary designs and project information and provide feedback in our Comments section.
The City of Waterloo is currently working with WalterFedy on the design for a separated cycling lane for the Forwell Creek Road Multi-use path. The need to construct a separated cycling facility on Forwell Creek Road was identified through the City’s Transportation Master Plan 2020 Update that was completed in 2020. Based on the existing site conditions and identified constraints, a multi-use path (MUP) has been selected as the separated cycling facility on this street.
The limits of this planned MUP work extend from the existing Forwell Creek trail, approximately 275m southwest to the Weber Street North intersection. The design of the facility will need to tie into the recently constructed separated cycling infrastructure on Weber Street North which has a uni-directional cycle track on the east side and MUP on the west side.
The proposed MUP will require the removal of the existing sidewalk in order to make room for the new 3.0m wide path. Some minor curb adjustments will need to be made along with regrading and sodding of the boulevard space. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing is being proposed around the midway point of Forwell Creek, just west of the Canadian Tire entrance.
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Project Information
Share Project Information on Facebook Share Project Information on Twitter Share Project Information on Linkedin Email Project Information linkThis project will provide a separated cycling link between the Forwell Creek Trail and Weber Street North.
Multi-use Path
The existing sidewalk will be replaced with a new asphalt multi-use path between the existing Forwell Creek Trail and Weber Street North. The new MUP will fill in the gap between existing facilities.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2024 and be completed by fall 2024.
Prior to construction you may see City forces on site to stake out approximate property boundaries, complete preliminary relocation of utilities and prepare for the Contractor to begin work.
These improvements were recommended as a priority project in the Transportation Master Plan 2020 Update approved by Council in April 2021.
Please provide any feedback on the preliminary design through the Comments section.
