Watermain break - October 9, 2026

UPDATE: October 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m 

Water service has now been restored to all affected properties. Crews are on site completing clean-up of the site and the road at King St. East between Frederick Street and Scott Street is expected to reopen at approximately 10:00 p.m. this evening.

We would like to thank the community for their patience as crews worked to fix the issue. 

UPDATE: October 9, 2026 | 5:15 p.m.

Kitchener Utilities has advised that King St. East between Frederick Street and Scott Street is expected to remain closed until Sunday, October 11.

With Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest celebrations underway, residents and visitors are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time when heading to events in Downtown Kitchener. The City thanks residents, businesses and festivalgoers for their patience while crews complete repairs and restore the roadway.

October 9, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.

King St. East is closed between Frederick Street and Scott Street while Kitchener Utilities repairs a watermain break. The closure is anticipated to continue into the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026.

We will provide further updates on the City of Kitchener and Kitchener Utilities websites as additional information becomes available. We thank residents and customers for their patience during this time.