Road closures to begin Friday as post-secondary students return
Posted Sep 3, 2026 07:11:56 AM.
The annual arrival of thousands of post-secondary students in Waterloo Region is set to have some road closures in effect this weekend.
Move-in weekend runs from Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6.
On Friday and Saturday, Seagram Drive will be closed from University Ave to Albert St with local and move-in traffic only in those areas.
Regina Street will be closed from University Ave to Hickory Street until Sunday.
There will also be lane closures in effect on Lester Street, Sunview Street, and Hazel Street.
The following locations will have no parking allowed from Friday to Sunday.
- Lester Street from Seagram Drive to University Ave
- Bricker Ave from Clayfield Ave to King Street
- Marshall Street from Brighton Street to Regina Street
- Regina Street from Hickory Street to University Ave
- Hickory Street (northside)
“The City’s focus during move-in weekend is to keep traffic flowing and help students, families and residents navigate the area safely and efficiently,” said city officials in Waterloo.
“The City of Waterloo extends a warm and neighbourly welcome to all new and returning students at Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University as they return to Waterloo for the start of the school year.”
The full list of road closure information can be found here.
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