The Roads division works hard to ensure safe driving conditions on Township roads during the winter.
From November 1 to March 31, we perform daily road patrols to monitor conditions and prepare responses to winter events. Our crews use a snow clearing schedule that is based on a road priority system. Sanding/salting and plowing begin on high-use roadways and then moves to residential streets. We also monitor various weather information sources for a consistent forecast to plan operational responses.
Less than 8 cm of snow |
| We begin sanding/salting operations and/or scraping of roads if required. Priority is given to arterial roads, hills and some collector roads. |
Greater than 8 cm of snow |
| We plow all roads, beginning with priority routes and then secondary routes. |
Post storm patrols and service concerns |
| We push back snowbanks, blow back intersections, clean up sidewalks, remove snow banks, address specific concerns, etc. |
Who's responsible for my road?
County roads |
| County roads are maintained and snowplowed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. |
Private roads |
| Private roads are not maintained by the Township or the County. Residents on private roads should consult a contractor or talk to their neighbours about winter road maintenance. Residents living on private roads may be eligible for the Private Road Grant. |
Provincial highways |
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Highways are maintained and plowed by Highway Maintenance Contracting Inc, a division of Coco Group. Follow Ontario 511 on Twitter for up to date Provincial Highway traffic information. |
1000 Islands Parkway |
| The 1000 Islands Parkway is maintained by Highway Maintenance Contracting Inc, a division of Coco Group. Road concerns can be expressed through the Call Centre at 1-866-685-2770. |
How can you help?
Please...
- be patient, in heavy snowfalls it takes us longer to get all our streets cleared
- be a good neighbour and help those who may not be able to shovel their driveways and sidewalks
- put waste and recycling bins in your driveway and not on the road allowance
- pile snow on the right side of your driveway, this is the down-side of the plow so it will help to reduce snow build-up in your driveway
- slow down-drive according to the weather and road conditions
- when possible let the salt work on the roads before driving
- keep driveways clear of any shoulder snow accumulations from street or sidewalk plowing
Please do not...
- park on the street during a snowfall, or immediately following a snowfall if plowing is still needed
- park your vehicle at the very end of a driveway or across the sidewalk/boulevard area. Plow operators are not able to do their job properly if vehicles are parked in the way
- follow too closely to snow plows
- place snow from sidewalks or driveways on the street, this creates a hazard for vehicles and is prohibited by the Highway Traffic Act
Private contractors
If you are looking for someone to plow your driveway, search our Business Directory for a service near you.