Major roadways across Windsor's north west quadrant will receive millions of dollars in upgrades this construction season. On Thursday, Mayor Drew Dilkens and three city councillors shared details about $12 million in road projects in Wards 2, 3, and 4, which include the Sandwich, downtown, and Walkerville neighbourhoods.
Approved by city council during 2026 budget talks, the funding is part of Windsor's largest-ever single-year investment in roads, totaling $163.8 million. Of that, $36.6 million is allocated to road rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement, while the rest is for larger projects.
Mayor and Councillors Emphasize Community Impact
“Every member of council came in and advocated for certain projects,” Dilkens said. “Of course, there were more requests than we have money available, but it was all about understanding what the issues were, and then figuring out how to deliver a project that actually had the maximum impact.”
This year, Ward 2 is receiving the largest roadwork investment in the city at $4.7 million, while Ward 3 will receive $4.5 million, and Ward 4 will get $2.8 million. “It's going to be a busy construction season for the ward, with every project enhancing public infrastructure for businesses and residents,” said Ward 2 Coun. Frazier Fathers.
The pain of construction season has already started, said Ward 3 Coun. Renaldo Agostino. “But there is no progress without pain.”
Although it's not “flashy” or “sexy,” and doesn't usually come with big ribbon cuttings, road work is something “residents notice every day,” said Ward 4 Coun. Mark McKenzie. “Some of these roads have needed attention for a very, very long time. Residents have been clear with me about what they want fixed.”
Minimizing Disruption to Businesses
Dilkens said the city's engineering team has “taken great care” to minimize disruption to Windsor businesses during the months of construction to come. “It is impossible to make this perfect, but the last thing we want to do is harm a business who's employing people and paying property taxes as we do this work,” he said. “We're going to work with them and find pathways to be the least disruptive, and do the work at times when it's least disruptive. We're all going to have to work together, this year in particular, as we deal with a good thing, which is the biggest spend on roads in the city's history.”
Earlier this month, the city announced around $3 million for road work in Ward 1. Details of the road projects planned for Windsor's six remaining wards will be announced shortly, Dilkens said.
Specific Road Projects in Wards 2, 3, and 4
Ward 2:
- College Avenue from Lena Avenue to Brock Street.
- Peter Street from Mill Street to South Street, and South Street from Peter Street to Bloomfield Road.
- Wyandotte Street West from Sunset Avenue to Huron Church Road.
- Wyandotte Street West from Cameron Avenue to Campbell Avenue.
- The west side of Campbell Avenue from University Avenue West to Wyandotte Street West.
Ward 3:
- Detailed projects are to be announced, with $4.5 million allocated.
Ward 4:
- Detailed projects are to be announced, with $2.8 million allocated.
