It’s officially winter, and the Town of Milton is prepared for any and all challenges that Mother Nature is willing to throw.
Staff are ready to clear more than 1,615 lane kilometres of Regional and Town roads, along with over 250 kilometres of walkways and sidewalks.
In the event of snowfall, snow clearing resources will be deployed to Town roadways.
If you don’t know, the Town prioritizes snow plowing routes based on emergency service routes, traffic volumes and road use.
A significant weather event declaration, where there is an expected snow accumulation of 20+ cm, will result in longer than normal snow removal response times.
Similar to last winter, residents can follow snow removal activities using Plow Tracks. Updates are being made to the Plow Tracks software this year and it will be tested during the first winter event. Plow Tracks will not be live to the public until this is complete.
Remember to be patient while you wait for plows to get to your area and remember to give yourself extra time to get where you need to go.
When it comes to windrows, the Town is hoping to have those in need covered.
Windrows are the piles of snow coming off the plows that is pushed to the right side of the road, to keep it away from traffic.
The Town only clears windrows for residents if they are part of the Windrows Removal Program. Homeowners not part of the program are required to clear their own windrows.
Residents are encouraged to help older adults and people with physical disabilities by offering to help clear snow and ice from their property.
If you’re someone who frequently parks on the street, you’ll want to stay alert. Vehicles left on the street pose an obstacle to snow-clearing activities, making it dangerous and sometimes impossible to properly clear the street. Cars should not park on the road when plows are out maintaining the streets.
The Town is servicing and maintaining various park parking lots this winter, which provides residents who rely on street parking to have an option to park their vehicle when exceptions are suspended. Parking in these lots is allowed for a 48-hour period.
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