CURRENT ROAD INFORMATION:

Not all Roads are Created Equal

Winter driving conditions can bring out the worst in our roads, making us wish for summer driving conditions again.  Heavy snow, ice, reduced visibility and reduced daylight conditions make even the best roads harder to handle.  Different roads also receive different levels of maintenance.  Typically, higher volume roads maintained by the Province will receive more frequent plowing and sanding than roads maintained by the County or the Township.  Differing weather patterns can instantly change road conditions, even on the same road.  It is important that everyone pays extra attention to winter road conditions.  Recognize and accept the fact that different roads will have different levels of service.  Watch the weather reports, slow down, be extra courteous to other drivers and allow more time to get to your destination.

November 28, 2011 - Please be advised that the Bridge replacement on the Mulmur-Tosorontio Townline between 5th Sideroad and County Road 5 is now complete.  The road is now open to the public.

Watch out for that Snowplow!

The snow banks created by our snowplows can be very attractive to our children as a source of entertainment, but they can also be very dangerous.  Snowplows are difficult to control.  Visibility is poor, snow and ice can be thrown with a strong force from the plow wing, and our operators are often pushing back the snow banks to make room for more snow.  Please help to ensure that children follow these safety rules:

• Don't play on or in snow banks along the road at any time
• Don't run onto the road ahead of or behind the snowplow
• Do stay well back from the road when a snowplow approaches

The Snowplow Must Have Hit My Mailbox!

We receive many calls from residents saying that the snowplow had hit their mailbox when in fact, the snowplow was not near the mailbox when it passed by.  In most cases, mailboxes can be damaged by snow and ice being thrown by the snowplow as the operator clears the road.  Snow must be removed as far back from the road surface as possible.  Heavy wet snow and ice can have enough force to damage a mailbox but this is outside of the operator's control and responsibility.  You can help minimize damage to your mailbox by ensuring that it is located back from the travelled portion of the road and securely attached to the post.  And remember, it is the responsibility of the owner of the mailbox to ensure that Canada Post has access to the mailbox.

Help Keep our Roads Clear of Snow and Ice

Some people find it easier to shovel snow onto the roadway, hoping that the snowplow and traffic will get rid of the snow.  This can be dangerous however, and the Highway Traffic Act prohibits the depositing of snow on the traveled portion of the road.  Under the Highway Traffic Act, charges can be laid.  Parking on any municipal road is also prohibited from November 15 to April 15 to permit the proper removal of ice and snow.  Please help us to keep our roads clear for the safety of everyone.  After all, driving in the winter provides us all with enough challenges.