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# Roads and Sidewalks
Thames Centre strives to ensure safe transportation routes as effectively and economically as possible. The road network encompasses a range of assets such as the roads themselves, as well as culverts, curbs and gutters and even the roadside signage.
### Maintenance
In order to maintain roads, sidewalks and boulevards, Thames Centre conducts regular construction projects and road closures. Review the standard road and sidewalk maintenance procedures below:
Thames Centre maintains approximately 360 km of road. To report a road needing work please notify us, or if you have any questions please feel free to contact our office.
Typical maintenance performed by the Municipality includes:
* Application of dust suppressants on gravel roads
* Asphalt patching
* Brushing and grubbing
* Curb repairs
* Debris and litter pick-up
* Ditching
* Grading gravel roads and shoulders
* Line marking
* Roadside grass mowing
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 adhere to the *Minimum Maintenance Standards* set by the *Municipal Act*. As a result, certain streets receive higher priority. Not all streets will be maintained equally during the winter. The level of maintenance depends on the road's role in the transportation network and its classification under the *Minimum Maintenance Standards.*
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Roads
Municipal roads are maintained according to guidelines laid out by the Province. This means the first areas prioritized for snow clearing are:
* high-traffic routes: These roads carry a higher volume of cyclist and vehicle traffic, including bus routes
* roads to vital destinations: Residents and emergency services use these roads to get to hospitals, schools and to travel in and out of the City.
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Sidewalks
Plowing usually begins after more than 80mm of snow has fallen and the storm has passed. This time may vary depending on staff availability.
If needed, sidewalks may be treated with salt or sand as soon staff equipment becomes available, and during normal working hours.
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Plowing
Plowing will commence when snow has accumulated to 80mm and the storm is substantially over. This time may vary due to the availability of manpower. Plowing will be carried out during normal working hours.
*End of Driveway Snow Piles*
Although we all look forward to the streets being plowed, no one looks forward to the snow pile at the end of the driveway. As the plow passes through driveways, snow falls to one side, forming a windrow. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to clear the snow left by the plow.
*Mail Boxes*
The Municipality will replace broken mail boxes only if snow removal equipment makes physical contact with the mailbox. Landowners are responsible to ensure mail boxes are secure.
*Encroachment on Roads*
The Municipality will not be responsible or held liable for damage to private installations (basketball nets, landscaping features or other decorations) which encroach on the Municipal Right of Way. It is encouraged that landowners remove any existing items that may encroach onto the right of way. Any items that are fixed such as boulders or posts that pose a threat to public safety will be required to be moved at the landowner's expense.
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### Road Permits and Applications
The Municipality of Thames Centre issues the following road permits:
* Entrance Permit
* Road Closure Permit
* Road Occupancy Permit
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### Reduced Load Restrictions
To help protect specific roads that are prone to the spring thaw, Thames Centre has an annual "half-load" restriction period. To learn more please visit the Reduced Load Restrictions page.
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### Road Jurisdiction
We are responsible for all roadways within our municipal boundaries with the exception of roads owned by Middlesex County and the Ministry of Transportation.
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### Engineering Design Standards
Consult Thames Centre's Engineering Design Standards for information regarding development requirements and criteria for roads and sidewalk construction.
Contact Us
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3
Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928
[email protected]
Jake McKillop
Transportation Superintendent
Ph (519)268-7334 x251
[email protected]
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