Windsor Road Construction Updates – Closures, Lane Restrictions & Detours (July 2026)

Key Highlights (July 2026)

• E.C. Row overnight closures (June 30–July 8)
• Multiple full closures: Langlois, Giles W, Peter, Chilver, South, Caron, College
• Wyandotte E/W lane reductions
• Ottawa Street intersection disruptions
• Norman/Olive closures through month‑end

Current Construction Zones

Construction Work at Two Signalized Intersections in Windsor

The intersections of Ottawa Street/Kildare Road and Ottawa Street/Walker Road will have intermittent lane restrictions and limited crosswalk access during traffic infrastructure installation and curb/ramp realignment from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 11, until Friday, July 10, 2026 (weather permitting)

Wyandotte Street East Lane Restrictions

Westbound Wyandotte Street East will have lane restrictions at St. Luke Road for catch basin repairs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, 2026 (weather permitting)

Jefferson Boulevard and Rhodes Drive Lane Restrictions

Jefferson Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between E.C. Row Expressway and Rhodes Drive, and Rhodes Drive will be reduced to one lane between Pillette Road and Jefferson Boulevard with alternating traffic for milling and paving work 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, July 6, until Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (weather permitting).

Construction Work at Two Signalized Intersections in Windsor Extended

The intersections of the E.C. Row Expressway/Central Avenue on/off ramps will have intermittent lane restrictions for traffic signal infrastructure installation from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday, July 6, until Friday, July 17, 2026 (weather permitting).

There will be no full road closures during this work, but drivers are advised to follow posted construction signage and drive with caution in the area.

Chilver Road Closure Update

Chilver Road will remain closed from Assumption Street to the cul-de-sac for watermain installation as well as milling and paving work. Full closure during paving operations ongoing until Monday, July 20, 2026 (weather permitting)

City of Windsor asks you to learn how to use the Zipper Merge.

Lane Restrictions for Road Repairs

The following roadways will have lane restrictions for road repairs Tuesday, July 7, until Tuesday, July 28, 2026:

• Lauzon Parkway between Hawthorne Drive and the VIA Rail tracks
• Lauzon Road between Yolanda Street and the VIA Rail tracks
• Tecumseh Road from Jefferson Boulevard and Lauzon Road for road repairs.

Peter Street and South Street Closures for Watermain and Road Work

Peter Street will be closed from Mill Street to Brock Street for watermain and road construction work from Tuesday, May 19, to Friday, July 10, 2026 (weather permitting)

South Street will be closed from Peter Street to Bloomfield Road for watermain and road rehabilitation work from Tuesday, May 19, to Monday, July 31, 2026 (weather permitting). Roads to be fully closed with access for local traffic only.

Caron Avenue Road Closure

Caron Avenue will be closed from Wyandotte Street West to Elliott Street West for road and watermain rehabilitation work from Thursday, June 4, until Friday, July 31, 2026 (weather permitting).

College Avenue Road Closure

College Avenue will be closed from Lena Avenue to Brock Street for watermain construction work from Monday, June 1, until Friday, July 31, 2026 (weather permitting).

Norman Road and Olive Road Closures

Olive Road and Norman Road will be closed to through traffic along Kinsmen Norman Park for approximately two months for lot servicing from Monday, June 8, until the end of July 2026 (weather permitting).

 Construction Resumes on University Avenue

Following a break for the winter, construction has resumed on University Avenue West for road rehabilitation work. The following areas are impacted ongoing until fall 2026:

• University Avenue West is closed from McKay Avenue to Wellington Avenue as well as from Elm Avenue to Oak Street.
• From Oak Street to Salter Avenue, traffic has been shifted to the south side of University Avenue West, while the north side of the road is closed for construction.

On-street parking and bike lanes are not available for the duration of the construction. Please follow posted detour signage and use caution while driving, riding or walking in the work zone.

Riverside Drive East Intermittent Lane Closures

Riverside Drive East will have intermittent lane closures near St. Rose Avenue for the queuing of trucks during construction of the St. Rose Pumping Station, ongoing intermittently, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, until October 2026 (weather permitting)

Giles Boulevard Road Closure

Giles Boulevard will be closed from McDougall Street to Parent Avenue for road and watermain rehabilitation work from Friday, June 19, until Friday, September 4, 2026 (weather permitting)

Find out the latest road conditions on the Ontario 511 website.

Update: Wyandotte Street/Drouillard Road Detour Postponed Until Further Notice

Please note: The work scheduled for Drouillard Road from Edna Street to Riverside Drive East and Wyandotte St East from Cadillac Street to Albert Road for VIA Rail bridge rehabilitation has been postponed until further notice.

Lane Restrictions for City-Wide Streetlight Pole Replacement

Watch for brief intermittent lane restrictions around Windsor this summer and fall for the removal and installation of 123 streetlight poles.

There will be no full road closures related to this project, but drivers are asked to follow posted construction signage and drive with caution in the impacted areas. Pole replacements at each location will take approximately three to six hours to complete at various locations from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, to Friday, October 30, 2026 (weather permitting)

The post Windsor Road Construction Updates – Closures, Lane Restrictions & Detours appeared first on Biz X magazine.

2026 Finalists For 32nd Leamington Chamber Business Excellence Awards Announced

Each year, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce recognizes and celebrates outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a commitment to our community.

As the Chamber celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2026, they are proud to continue supporting the businesses that make our region thrive.

The finalists were announced on July 8, 2026 at Frydays Authentic Fish & Chips, 245 Talbot Street West in Leamington during the Business After Hours event.

The 32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards take place on September 9, 2026, at the Leamington Roma Club. Finalists and award recipients were selected through an online judging process involving members of the Business Excellence Awards Committee, past award recipients, and Chamber executives from across Ontario.

2026 FINALISTS FOR LDCC 32nd BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS, SPONSORED BY LIBRO CREDIT UNION

Small Business Excellence 1-9 employees – sponsored by Invest

• WindsorEssex
• HP Plumbing
• Leamington and District Half Century Centre Inc.
• Renew Physiotherapy

Small Business Excellence 10-50 employees- sponsored by Hydro ONE

• Erie Shores Golf & Country Club
• Insight Advantage
• Wrobel Massage

Business Excellence 50+ Employees – sponsored by WFCU Credit Union

• Koppert Canada
• Mucci Farms
• The Leamington United Mennonite Home

Grow South Essex – sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal

• Del Fresco Pure
• Nature Fresh Farms
• Presteve Foods

Excellence in Food Services – sponsored by TD Canada Trust

• Cancunsito Mexican Cuisine
• Oven 360
• Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House

Hospitality & Tourism – sponsored by Point Pelee National Park

• Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens
• One of a Kind Pelee
• The Bank Theatre

Customer Service – sponsored by CIBC Seabrook Financial Group

• Augusto’s Grill
• Abraham Orthodontics
• Green Heart Kitchen

Innovation – sponsored by Municipality of Leamington

• All in Content
• Biophi Horticulture Innovation Hub
• Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Environmental, Social and Governance Impact – sponsored by E3 Works Solutions

• Biophi Horticulture Innovation Hub
• Del Fresco Pure
• Under Sun Acres

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – sponsored by Thomson Guardian Pharmacy

• Migrant Worker Community Centre
• Nature Fresh Farms
• MCC Thrift on Mill

Collaboration is Key- sponsored by Rotary Club of Leamington Erie Shores HealthCare

• Kingsville BIA
• UMEI Christian High School
• YQGgreen Inc.

Innovate Her – sponsored by BDC

• Jodi Bernath Brush -Educate to Empower(E2E)
• Krista Rempel -The Bridge Youth Resource Centre
• Lisa Edwards – L.E. Marketing and Consulting
• Marissa Abraham -Lavender Spa and Boutique

Young Professional of the Year – sponsored by Cogeco

• Eric Filion – Leamington Food Outlet
• Karla Kroslak – Florascape
• Randy Sleiman – Security One Alarms

Positive Professionals – sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

• Dr. Maxwell Abraham
• Mix Mornings with Jay & Tori
• Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence

The winners will be announced the evening of September 9, 2026 for:

• Libro Director’s Choice-sponsored by Libro Credit Union
• 90th Anniversary Legacy Award-sponsored by Leamington District Chamber of Commerce
• Alf Bennie Award -sponsored by Blackburn Media

This year’s Business Excellence Awards theme is 90 Years of Chamber Excellence, celebrating the Chamber’s 90th anniversary and the outstanding businesses that have helped shape our community.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for networking and live music by Rick Stephenson. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony. Tickets are available for $100 plus HST until July 31, 2026, and $125
plus HST after that date. Tables of 8 are available and should be reserved early, as this is the Chamber’s premier event and sells quickly.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To reserve tickets, book a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce.

The post 2026 Finalists Leamington Chamber Business Excellence Awards Announced appeared first on Biz X magazine.

Ontario Investing $2.2 Million to Expand Access to Apprenticeship Training in Windsor

Provincial funding will support three organizations to modernize training facilities and prepare more women and youth for in-demand careers in the skilled trades

The Ontario government is investing more than $2.2 million to expand apprenticeship pathways and modernize skilled trades training in Windsor. Through the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and the Apprenticeship Capital Grant, the province is supporting three organizations that will help 80 people prepare for in-demand careers in the skilled trades and ensure students train with the modern equipment and technology used on today’s jobsites. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is helping more workers gain the skills needed to land rewarding careers in the skilled trades and ensure Ontario has the workforce it needs to build the homes, highways, hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure that the province needs.

“Ontario’s future depends on having the skilled workers needed to build it,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “Our government is taking action by expanding opportunities for people in Windsor to start rewarding careers in the skilled trades. By investing in hands-on apprenticeship training, modern equipment and pathways into in-demand careers, we are helping more people, including women, youth and other underrepresented groups, develop the skills employers need while strengthening Ontario’s workforce for the future.”

The three organizations funded today include:

• Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) of Windsor is receiving more than $1.56 million through the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program to train 60 women for careers in the industrial electrician, electrician construction and maintenance, refrigeration and air conditioning, sheet metal and cement finishing trades, helping expand opportunities for women in high-demand construction careers.
• St. Clair College is receiving more than $641,000 to expand skilled trades training, including $291,065 through the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program to train 20 participants, primarily youth and other underrepresented groups, for careers in tool and die making, as well as $350,000 through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant to upgrade Computer Numerical Control machining equipment and controls with modern, industry-standard technology.
• The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers is receiving $53,720 through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant to purchase robotic surveying and monitoring technology, giving apprentices hands-on experience with advanced technology used across Ontario’s construction industry.

Together, these investments will expand access to apprenticeship training while ensuring training providers have the facilities and equipment needed to prepare apprentices for careers in high-demand sectors including construction, manufacturing and industrial trades.

Modernizing facilities and expanding access to the skilled trades is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a highly skilled workforce ready to meet growing demand and keep Ontario resilient into the future. Through its $236 billion plan to build, the government is delivering critical infrastructure projects that communities rely on while connecting more people to stable, good-paying careers.

Quick Facts

• Over the next decade, Ontario is expected to need over 400,000 workers to fill job openings in skilled trades-related occupations, across all sectors, due to retirements and job growth.
• The present Apprenticeship Capital Grant and Pre-Apprenticeship program funding is at record levels since the programs began.
• By 2034, about 1 in 6 job openings in Ontario are expected to be in a skilled trades-related occupation.
• In the construction sector alone, Ontario is expected to need nearly 75,000 workers to fill job openings in skilled trades-related occupations due to retirements and job growth.
• Through Budget 2025, the Ontario government invested $75 million to train up to 7,800 additional students at colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes across the province for in-demand jobs in construction and urban planning.
• Recently, the Ontario government announced $1.7 billion to fund 70,000 more seats for in-demand programs at publicly assisted colleges and universities, including skilled trades. This is part of the government’s new long-term funding model, which will bring $6.4 billion to our colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes.
• The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and Apprenticeship Capital Grants are supported by labour market transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

“St. Clair College thanks the Ontario government for this significant investment in apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training. By supporting modern equipment upgrades and expanding training opportunities for youth and other underrepresented groups, this funding strengthens our local workforce and helps meet the growing needs of the automotive, aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. At St. Clair College, Start Here, Go Anywhere is more than a slogan — it reflects our commitment to providing hands-on learning that prepares students for meaningful careers and supports the continued growth of our community.” – Michael Silvaggi, President, St. Clair College

The post Ontario Investing $2.2M in Apprenticeship Training in Windsor appeared first on Biz X magazine.

Windsor Providing Support for Post-Storm Tree and Flooding Cleanup

Following this weekend’s severe weather and significant rainfall, the City of Windsor is currently responding to requests for service across the community while rolling out additional supports.

Tree Damages Due to Storm

As part of the City of Windsor’s standard emergency response, Forestry crews have been working through service requests for downed trees impacting municipal right-of-way with over 800 requests received starting this weekend following the significant storm.  

The City encourages residents to continue to log a “Tree Damage Due to Storm” service request on the Windsor 311 app or online portal if on municipal property. Also, the City will continue to address the large tree limb cleanup as part of the ongoing tree maintenance program.

Additional Tree Waste Collection Starts Tomorrow

The City, in partnership with Miller Waste, will be providing a special tree waste collection for Windsor residents over the next two weeks, starting tomorrow in collection Zones B this week and then in Zones A next week (refer to waste collection schedule).  Pick-ups of storm related tree waste will be performed on the same day of week similar to past leaf and yard waste collection schedule pickup dates.

For this additional pick-up schedule, Windsor residents are asked to:

• Limit the length of the branches to 4 feet (122 centimetres);
• Limit the thickness of the branches to no more than 4 inches (10 centimetres) thick;
• Limit the weight of the branches to 44 pounds (20 kilograms); and
• Tie tree branches together, if possible.

Any other storm-related tree waste not meeting the above requirements can be dropped off at the City’s yard waste depot (3560 North Service Rd. East) at no charge. 

For those homeowners with damaged items or materials that were affected by flooding, please follow these steps:

• Contact your insurance provider before starting the house waste cleanup.
• Afterwards, please log a “Basement Flooding” service request on the Windsor 311 app or online portal by end of day Friday, July 10, 2026, and the City of Windsor will provide a special waste collection pickup.
• Residents are responsible for ensuring flood damaged items or materials are set out at the curb prior to submitting the service request.
• Please note that paint and chemicals should not be included in this waste collection. Learn more about the Household Chemical Waste Depot.

Reduce the Risk of Flooding by Taking Action in Your Home

With more rainfall in the forecast, the City of Windsor is reminding residents that taking action at home can significantly reduce the risk of basement flooding in our community.

What can individual homeowners do?

• Ensure your home’s downspouts are disconnected from the municipal drain system so that storm water is deposited on lawns or in rain gardens. This reduces the amount of water in the sewers, thereby helping to prevent sewer backup.
• Ensure the grading around your foundation is sloped away from the exterior walls. This will help direct water further from your home where it can pool and drain naturally once the rain ends.
• Ensure catch basins are clear of leaves and debris and able to receive water to help to prevent flooding on roadways near your home.
• If you have a sump pump and/or backwater valve, check to ensure all is working properly.

For more information, please contact 311.

Please note: 311 is currently experiencing higher than normal call volumes, which may impact wait times. Residents are encouraged to use the Windsor 311 mobile app or online portal, whenever possible, to avoid wait times and log service requests more quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The post Windsor Providing Support for Post-Storm Tree and Flooding Cleanup appeared first on Biz X magazine.

WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

The Total of Monthly Listings was 1,318 (down 2.66% from 1,354 in June 2025). At the time of this report, there were 2,241 available Listings.

476 properties were sold in June 2026 (down 4.99% compared to June 2025 with 501 properties sold).

The Average Sales price for June 2026 was $566,103. The Average Sales Price for June 2025 was $582,913.
The most popular style of homes sold this month: Bungalow (113), Ranch (71), 2 Storey (65), 1 1⁄2 Storey (53), and Raised Ranch (52).

The post WINDSOR-ESSEX RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE STATS JUNE 2026 appeared first on Biz X magazine.