Road Closures
City of Woodstock is responsible for the construction and maintenance of 213 kilometres of roads. In an effort to maintain our City's roads, sidewalks, watermains and sewers, we occasionally need to close streets for construction, maintenance and repairs.
We'll make every effort to notify you about road closures or service disruptions as early as possible. All dates are tentative and may change without notice.
2025 City and County Construction Projects
City of Woodstock Road Reconstruction
The road reconstruction schedule includes the list of streets to undergo reconstruction in 2025. The project list will also include the anticipated start date, duration and project number.
Oxford County Road Construction Projects
The County of Oxford also maintains a list of county-owned roads that are scheduled for reconstruction within the City of Woodstock limits.
| Oxford Road 59 Bridge Rehabilitation |
| The Oxford Road 59 bridge is undergoing major reconstruction work, including the complete removal and replacement of the existing bridge deck, repairs to the structure, and a new wider deck to accommodate bike lanes and sidewalks. Originally built in 1967, the bridge is a primary transportation route in the City of Woodstock and now sees average traffic volume of 13,410 vehicles per day. Rehabilitation of the bridge was identified as a priority in the County's 2022 bridge inspection report. Transit Detours The Route 4 bus will be on detour for the duration of the construction. Find up to date transit detour details on our Transit Detours page. Trail access The parking lot at the Roth Park Trail entrance on Tecumseh Street is closed to the public during construction on the Vansittart Avenue bridge. The pedestrian pathway to the trail will remain open during the construction. Alternate parking is available at Pittock Dam (Rivercrest Drive), Roth Park (Highland Drive) or the Pittock South Shore Trail entrance (Landsdowne Avenue). |
You will find the list of County Road Construction Projects with more details on the County's website. Enquiries may be directed to Oxford County at 519-539-9800, dial 0 to speak with a Customer Service Representative that will direct your call to the appropriate staff person responsible for county projects.
Driving Through Construction Zones
Keep the safety of workers, pedestrians and drivers in mind!
- Reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from other vehicles, workers and pedestrians
- Watch for workers and follow their direction
- Obey all signs; they are there for your safety
- Be prepared for changing road surfaces
- Watch for trucks turning and backing up
- Plan an alternative route if possible
What to do During Road Reconstructions
Access to Property
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid impacting nearby residents during the actual heavy construction portion of the project. Heavy equipment will generate noise, vibration, fumes and dust. When roadways, driveway ramps and sidewalks are being excavated and removed, area residents may not be able to access to their street or driveway by car for a period of time. You may pick up a temporary parking permit that will allow you to park your vehicle on a nearby side street or designated area by the City until you have access to your street or driveway. For your safety, please do not enter into a work site.
Garbage and Recycling Pick-up
Please continue to place garbage and recycling at the end of your driveway by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day unless otherwise notified. If the garbage and recycling trucks are unable to travel on the roadway, the contractor will take these containers to the nearest intersection or designated area for pickup.
Please use plastic garbage bags wherever possible and clearly mark returnable containers with your house number and street address. Please note that if your garbage and recycling materials are not set out per our requirements, they will not be picked up by the contractor.
Our regular maintenance program (see our Road and Sidewalk Maintenance) is designed to proactively address the wear and tear on our streets but if you notice something that needs to be fixed, let us know.
For emergencies or after-hours issues, call the appropriate Emergency Contact.
Road Closure Permits
Road Occupancy / Access Permit
Please submit a Road Occupancy / Access Permit Application if you require access onto a city property (for example, refacing a building, installing signage, accessing a utility manhole). Applications should be emailed or dropped off at the Engineering Office at 944 James St., Woodstock.
| Application Requirements |
The following documentation must accompany your application. Please refer to the back of the application form for a detailed list of general conditions and requirements.
Please allow one to two weeks to review and process the application, and follow up if necessary to clarify any uncertainties. |
Road Excavation Permit
Please submit a Road Excavation Permit Application if you are excavating or digging up the road or boulevard (City Right-of-Way). Excavation permit applications should be emailed to the Engineering Technologist or dropped off at the Engineering Office at 944 James St., Woodstock.
| Application Requirements |
The following documentation must accompany your application. Please refer to the back of the application form for a detailed list of general conditions and requirements.
Please allow one to two weeks to review and process the application, and follow up if necessary to clarify any uncertainties. For more information on excavation permits please call 519-539-2382 ext. 3114 Call Before You Dig It is important to locate all of the utility lines around your project site. In fact, under the Ontario regulations, it is the law. Please call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 or go to their website at ON1Call.com. |
Temporary Downtown Construction Permit
A Contractor / Bin Downtown Parking Permit allows a contractor's vehicle or refuse bin to be parked or located in the downtown core beyond the two hour parking restriction. The cost for this permit is $20/space/week and can be paid by cash, debit or cheque.
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