The Town’s Roads department works with roads, sidewalks, storm sewers (including lateral to property line) and roadside ditch work, as well as the following responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Gravel resurfacing
- Grading and dust control
- Guide and guardrail repairs and replacement
- Road patching
- Sign maintenance/replacement
- Stock inventory control
- Roadside ditching
- Tree planting and trimming/removal
- Street cleaning and litter pick up
- Sidewalk maintenance
- Catch basin maintenance and repairs
- Road closings
- Boulevard maintenance (except for enhanced downtown areas)
- Driveway entrance approvals
- Culvert installations
- Winter control operations including snow plowing and sanding of roads, culvert thawing and clearing of sidewalks
The responsibility for the garage operation is vested with the Roads Section including the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of the Public Works fleet of vehicles and equipment as well as services to other operating departments (Parks & Recreation and Fire). This section also provides maintenance services for the public works building and yard.
Resources
- Snow Removal/Winter Control FAQ's
- Application for Curb Cut/Entranceway Permit/Ditch Tiling
- Temporary Encroachment Permit
Hours of Operation
Maintenance Staff: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays
Contact Us
Contact the Town’s Roads department at 905-468-3266 during office hours, indirectly through an answering service at 905-468-3278 after hours, or by fax at 905-468-1722.
Drop Box
- Main Entrance of Town Hall (1593 Four Mile Creek Road)
Apply for a Curb Cut/Entraceway Permit/Ditch Tiling
Apply for a Temporary Encroachment Permit
Surface Treatment in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Surface treatment, often referred to as tar and chip, aims to preserve and strengthen roads, extending their lifespan. However, this process can leave loose stones that need time to settle, potentially posing a hazard for cyclists. If you encounter a road that has recently been resurfaced, please exercise caution or consider an alternate route when cycling. Below is a list of roads that have received surface treatment.
Road | From | To |
---|---|---|
Concession 5 Road | Line 8 Road | Queenston Road |
Concession 7 Road | Line 2 Road | Line 3 Road |
Concession 7 Road | Line 7 Road | Line 8 Road |
Line 3 Road | Concession 1 Road | Concession 2 Road |
Line 4 Road | Four Mile Creek Road | Concession 5 Road |
Line 5 Road | Four Mile Creek Road | Concession 3 Road |
Line 7 Road | Four Mile Creek Road | Concession 3 Road |
Scott Street | Stewart Road | McNab Road |
Incoming Traffic Count
The following data is provided within the update from the CAO at the monthly Committee of the Whole - Planning, Committee of the Whole - General, and Council meetings.
Traffic counts are being conducted by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Operations Department, using a low power radar technology sensor that is able to gather multi-lane bidirectional traffic data. Traffic is being counted at the intersection of Mississauga Street and William Street and on Queen's Parade approaching the entrance to Fort George.
In July of 2020, Town Staff determined it would be helpful to capture metrics on the number of vehicles entering the Old Town area during the course of the pandemic and how it compared at times when the Province had also issued emergency Stay-at-Home Orders.
In the post-pandemic future, this data will be helpful as a comparison to the volume of traffic received. This information will also be beneficial in the future planning of road related projects and development in the area.