Capital Projects

Building the connections

From rebuilding historic railway crossings, to closing the final gaps in the trail, we have capital projects underway or in development to create a safer, more accessible, continuous 132-kilometre trail.

Working with communities and partners
Each of our exciting projects is at a different stage of development or planning. Read on!

Page last updated: August 2026

Where work is active

Projects underway

Our projects at a glance. To learn more, select Project details from the short descriptions below.

STATUS: APPROVALS & TENDER Existing and proposed Conestogo River crossing

Wallenstein · Powell Road to Line 86

Conestogo River Bridge

A new two-span trail bridge will eliminate one of the G2G's most significant road detours and reconnect the Kissing Bridge Trailway.

Project details

Current status

Waterloo Regional Council approved the recommended design in April 2026. Detailed design, environmental approvals, permitting and funding agreements continue.

What's next

Complete the Environmental Assessment and remaining agreements, then tender the construction contract.

Expected timing

Tender targeted for fall 2026. Construction anticipated in 2027, subject to approvals and tender.

STATUS: DETAILED DESIGN G2G endpoint at Silvercreek Parkway North in Guelph

Guelph · Woodlawn Road to Silvercreek

Guelph Connection Trail

A new dedicated trail will end the need to travel on a busy and unsafe road to connect G2G journeys with Guelph.

Project details

Current status

Detailed design is advancing alongside environmental work, permitting, wetland review, land access and coordination with the City and rail partners.

What's next

Complete design and approvals, establish construction costs, secure remaining funding and prepare for tender.

Expected timing

Working toward construction in 2027, subject to approvals and funding.

STATUS: PRELIMINARY DESIGN Former CPR bridge location over Line 67 and Smith Creek

East of Milverton · Line 67

Smith Creek / Milverton Bridge

A replacement crossing would return the trail to its historic rail alignment and eliminate a challenging road-based detour.

Project details

Current status

A preliminary design is complete. Engineering work is reviewing the bridge configuration, existing railway abutment, trail approaches and permitting.

What's next

Confirm the preferred configuration and costs, then advance detailed design, approvals and funding.

Expected timing

Preliminary design and approvals are underway. No construction date has been established.

STATUS: PLANNING Concept for a trail crossing beneath Line 86

Wallenstein · Wellington Road 86

Line 86 Grade-Separated Crossing

The preferred long-term solution would keep walkers and cyclists on the corridor and carry the trail safely beneath busy Line 86.

Project details

Current status

Preliminary engineering has demonstrated a potential box-culvert tunnel. Partner discussions are the next step toward updated investigations and design.

What's next

Confirm roles, update technical investigations and costing, and advance engineering and funding discussions.

Expected timing

Planning stage. No construction date has been established.

The remaining major gaps

Future priorities

Along with our focus on current projects, we look forward to addressing two significant crossings at some point in the future.

Concrete piers and abutments remaining in the Maitland River near Auburn

Future priority

Maitland River Crossing — Auburn

The former railway bridge is gone, leaving a substantial road detour. Updated engineering, approvals, partnerships and a funding strategy are required before construction can be planned.

Historic construction view of the former railway bridge footings across the Grand River

Future priority

Grand River Crossing — West Montrose

A dedicated crossing would remove the local-road detour and create a safer, more accessible connection through the Kissing Bridge Trailway.

Photo: The crossing in 1906.

Capital project success

Restored Blyth Tunnel on the G2G Rail Trail

Blyth Tunnel restoration

The restored tunnel returned the G2G to its historic railway alignment beneath the roadway west of Blyth, eliminating a steep crossing and creating a safer, more accessible experience.

It is a strong example of what long-term partnership and community support can accomplish.

One continuous trail

Why these projects matter

With every project we continue our mission to make the G2G experience the best it can be for users of all ages and backgrounds.

Provide a safe trail experience, away from busy roads and traffic

Improve trail accessibility for users of mobility devices

Connect our communities, all the way from Goderich to Guelph

Bring new users to the G2G, supporting growth in local economies

Protect the historic railway corridor, a jewel of a trail system

Build recreational infrastructure that can be enjoyed by future generations to come

We welcome your support

Transformational trail projects happen when municipalities, governments, volunteers, businesses and donors work together. There is still much more to build. Your support matters!

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