Road Maintenance

The Municipality of Central Elgin maintains approximately 210 km of road. To report a road needing work please fill out the Report a Problem form, or if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Infrastructure and Community Services Coordinator.

Typical maintenance performed by the Municipality includes:

• Grading gravel roads and shoulders
• Ditching
• Roadside grass mowing
• Brushing and grubbing
• Application of dust suppressants on gravel roads
• Asphalt patching
• Line marking
• Curb repairs
• Debris and litter pick-up

For more information on our road maintenance procedures visit the dedicated Road Maintenance page.

Regular sidewalk maintenance helps improve the walkability of our communities. Here are some benefits:

• Creation of less pollution as residents walk to nearby destinations instead of driving
• Increased access to local businesses promotes economic development
• Builds a sense of community as neighbourhoods are transformed into pedestrian-friendly, attractive places to live

The Municipality’s winter control procedures are in place to meet the Minimum Maintenance Standards as set out in the Municipal Act.  As such, some streets are given a higher priority. Not all streets will be maintained in the winter to the same degree.  The degree of winter maintenance will vary in accordance with the roll the road/street plays in the transportation network and its classification according to the Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Central Elgin staff prepare an annual asphalt resurfacing program based on the status of road conditions and in conjunction with the state of the infrastructure, Roads Detailed Asset Management Plan, and the Roads Needs Study from 4Roads Management Services Inc.

We repaint all of our urban and rural roads, bike lanes and pedestrian crosswalks each spring. Which provides lane designation and Way finding, assist in user safety. This performance must meet the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control.

Tree Removal and Brushing clears the road of tree branches and limbs for cyclist and vehicle safety and ensures effective storm water runoff is maintained.

If you notice a pavement heave, pothole, or sinkhole on a road in the Municipality, please contact us immediately.

Catch basins, also known as storm sewers, are vital in controlling potential flood situations. Water from sidewalks and streets drain into these catch basins. For this reason, it is important to keep them clear of debris. We monitor and clear these catch basins, especially in areas that have been known to have flooding issues. Please do not sweep grass clippings and other debris onto the road. These materials eventually make their way into catch basins and can potentially keep water from draining properly into them, as well as making their way into our waterways.

Curbs and gutters along urban roads are used to accumulate storm water and direct it to catch basins. Maintenance of curbs and gutters is completed by our Public Works Department.

The street sweeping program removes winter sanding materials, leaves and debris that have accumulated on roads. Municipal staff collect sand from the roads, screen it and then store it to reuse in the winter months.