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# Roads
The Public Works Department manages the Township's transportation network connecting the many hamlets and backcountry that comprise the Township of Stone Mills.
**Reporting an Issue to our Public Works Department:**
For questions or concerns about roads that occur within or outside of regular business hours, please contact the Roads Department at 613-378-1435.
Report a Concern
## Construction
The Township is responsible for administering all construction activities on Township roads.
The County is responsible for administering all construction on County Roads.
This may include engaging an engineering consultant.
Check Road Closures
## Winter
In accordance with Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act, it is illegal to plow snow onto the road.
Specifically the Highway Traffic Act provides: Deposit Of Snow On Roadway 181.
No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. HR., s. 181.
Winter parking restrictions are in place on local roads from December 1 to April 15th (Township By-law 2005-316). This restriction is in effect regardless of weather conditions.
As per County By-law 3617/25, no parking is allowed on county roads between December 1 and March 31st from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., regardless of the weather.
Any vehicle parked that is interfering with snow removal activities can not only be ticketed, but could be towed at the owner's expense, as stated in the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario.
The Policy for Private Mail Boxes Located on the Township of Stone Mills Road Allowances is intended to establish appropriate and consistent action when private mail boxes located on Township road allowances are damaged or impacted by vehicles undertaking maintenance activities on behalf of the Township of Stone Mills.
* Snow from plows may damage or dislodge mailboxes that aren't sturdy or securely mounted. The Township is not liable for this type of damage.
* If a plow (including its wing) physically contacts a mailbox, the Township will repair or replace it with a Canada Post-approved metal box on a wooden post. Repair vs. replacement is at the Municipality's discretion.
* Damage from other Township maintenance vehicles will be addressed the same way.
View By-law 2004-245 to learn more.
## County Roads
If you wish to report a streetlight outage, please contact the County of Lennox and Addington and provide the location of that streetlight. Please include the closest civic address or the number of the pole on which the streetlight is located. Street light repairs are contracted to an outside firm so please allow 2-3 weeks for this repair. Email: **Streetlights**
The public is reminded that any construction, paving or other alteration to driveways that is proposed for that portion of the driveway that is within the limits of any County Road allowance is subject to By-law No. 2572/95, as amended, "A By-law to Regulate the Location, Construction and Use of Entrances Onto County Roads". The by-law requires that a permit be issued by the County to authorize the proposed works within the road allowance. It is important that the County be contacted if driveway works are proposed so that the potential impact of the County's annual capital and maintenance program activities such as ditching, resurfacing and reconstruction on various County Roads can be considered. For further information please contact:
Dan Baxter, Engineering Technologist
County of Lennox & Addington
97 Thomas Street East
Napanee, Ontario K7R 4B9
613:354:4883 ext. 3228
Load restrictions are in effect: (5 metric tons per axle) from March 1 to April 30 in each year.
County Road Reduced Load Restrictions Map
The public is advised that County of Lennox and Addington By-Law No. 2697/98 regulates and requires the removal of items obstructing, encumbering, injuring or fouling County roads and bridges. The parking of vehicles, depositing of snow and discharging of sumps on County roads and bridges during winter months are examples of actions prohibited under this by-law. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act further prohibits the deposit of snow and ice on a roadway.
Vehicles parked on County roads present a safety hazard and interfere with snow-clearing operations.
The depositing of snow or discharging of sumps onto County roads often results in icing conditions and obstructions which create another safety hazard for both motorists and pedestrians.
## Additional Information
Persons who own or who are considering the purchase of a property serviced by a privately maintained road should be aware that the maintenance of that road, which includes:
* winter snow removal,
* tree and brush removal,
* the application of gravel,
* the filling of holes, and
* the draining of water
It is the sole responsibility of the persons who use the private road for access to their property. Fire Department or other emergency services may not be able to respond to an emergency call if road conditions do not permit the passage of emergency vehicles.
By-law 2004-244 of the Township of Stone Mills provides that residents must refrain from depositing snow, ice or other debris in a manner to obstruct, interfere or endanger the safety of public travel on any municipal road or bridge. Any person which deposits snow or debris on a municipal road can be held responsible for costs incurred by the Township for the removal of this snow or debris. To view a copy of Bylaw 2004-244
## Frequently Asked Questions
Q - My road is really rough what can be done?
A - Please contact the roads department and they can review our grading schedule with you.
Q - The snowplow still hasn't come down my road when is it coming?
A - The townships primary roads and the county roads are done first and all secondary and sideroads after that. To find out where your road is in the schedule please contact the roads office at 613-378-2475
Q - Its afterhours and there is a tree across the road who do I contact?
A - Our roads line is forwarded to a supervisor for emergency after hours calls. Please call 613-378-1435. If you do not receive an immediate answer please leave a message and the on call supervisor will return your call as soon as they are able to.
Contact Us
**Township of Stone Mills**
4504 County Rd 4
Centreville, ON K0K 1N0
Phone: 613-378-2475
**Hours of Operation**
Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
## Municipal 511
The Township of Stone Mills has partnered with the County of Lennox & Addington in providing up to date information on any road conditions through the County.
## Asset Management Plan
The assets of the Public Works Department which includes the roads, equipment, buildings and other assets are included in the 2016 Asset Management Plan.
## All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's)
ATV's may be operated on any road which is owned by the Township subject to the controls found in Bylaw 2015-801 being a bylaw which regulates ATVs.
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