Winter Maintenance

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley maintains municipal roads throughout the winter season to help ensure safe travel for residents, businesses, emergency services, and visitors. Winter maintenance activities may include snow plowing, sanding, and ice control operations, depending on weather and road conditions.

This page provides information about the Township's winter maintenance program, including parking restrictions, mailbox policies, snow plow safety, and other resources to help residents prepare for winter weather. Residents are encouraged to use caution when travelling during winter storms and to allow extra time for municipal crews to complete road maintenance operations.

Snow Clearing Operations

The Township maintains municipal roads throughout the winter season through snow plowing, sanding, and ice control operations. Service levels are guided by municipal standards and weather conditions

Winter maintenance operations are prioritized to support public safety and the efficient movement of traffic throughout the Township. Priority is generally given to roads with higher traffic volumes, hazardous locations such as intersections and hills, and routes that are important for emergency access. Weather conditions, snowfall amounts, and available resources may affect response times.

Snow plows play an important role in maintaining safe road conditions during the winter months. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution around snow removal equipment and give operators the space they need to work safely and effectively.

  • Stay well back from snow plows and sanding vehicles.
  • Never attempt to pass an operating snow plow.
  • Be aware that blowing snow may reduce visibility around plowing equipment.
  • Use extra caution when approaching intersections, curves, and hills during winter weather.
  • Keep children away from roadside snowbanks and areas where snow removal equipment is operating.
  • Allow extra time for travel during and after winter storms.

By working together, residents and Township crews can help keep roads safe throughout the winter season.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley conducts winter maintenance in accordance with the Province of Ontario's Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02). These standards establish minimum requirements for activities such as weather monitoring, road patrols, snow removal, and ice control on municipal roads.

Winter maintenance activities are carried out based on factors such as road classification, traffic volumes, weather conditions, snowfall accumulation, and available resources. During winter weather events, Township crews monitor conditions and respond to help maintain safe travel on municipal roads.

The Township's goal is to keep roads safe and passable during winter conditions; however, road conditions may vary during and immediately following significant weather events. Residents are encouraged to adjust their driving to suit road and weather conditions and to allow additional travel time during winter storms.

Mailboxes

Snow and ice discharged from plows can occasionally damage roadside mailboxes. Residents should ensure mailboxes are installed and maintained in accordance with applicable standards.

Mailboxes that are not properly installed, have deteriorated, or are unable to withstand the force of snow from regular plowing operations are more likely to be damaged. These boxes are the responsibility of the property owner and will not be repaired or replaced by the Township.

Only mailboxes or posts that show clear evidence of being physically struck by a plow or plow wing may be repaired or replaced by the Township, provided they were in good condition and compliant with installation standards before the incident occurred.

  • If a mailbox is bent, the Township will attempt to straighten it.
  • If a mailbox is beyond repair, a replacement will be provided.
  • If a post in good condition is struck and damaged, it will be replaced. Posts that are old, rotten, or unstable prior to the incident will not be replaced.

The Township is not responsible for mailboxes or posts damaged by:

  • Snow or ice being thrown from plows during normal operations;
  • Improperly installed or non-compliant mailboxes;
  • Weak, deteriorated, or unstable posts; or
  • Acts of vandalism.

Residents are reminded that mailboxes must comply with Canada Post’s Rural Mailbox Guidelines and Township By-law 23-67: Schedule "A" Mailbox Policy. Proper installation, sturdy materials, and correct placement help ensure mail delivery and reduce the risk of damage during snow clearing.

On a County road, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is responsible for plowing and mailbox repair or replacement and should be contacted directly should this occur.

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Parking Restrictions

Winter parking restrictions help ensure Township roads can be safely and efficiently cleared during snow events.

Please be advised that the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley’s Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect as of November 1st, 2026 and will remain in effect until April 15th, 2027.

Under By-law 03-21, no vehicles may be parked on any Township road, street, or highway between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

To avoid a parking ticket or towing, and to help our crews safely and efficiently maintain roads during winter operations, please remove vehicles from the roadway overnight.

To prevent the possibility of a parking ticket being issued and/or the towing of your vehicle, and to assist the Municipality with winter street maintenance, please remove your vehicle and refrain from parking overnight on the streets.

Contact Us

Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Rd
Addison, ON K0E 1A0
Tel: 613-345-7480 or 1-800-492-3175
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

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