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Patching Potholes

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Potholes can occur any time of year and develop most frequently during the late winter and early spring during freeze/ thaw cycles.

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Road reconstruction work involves the removal and replacement of the asphalt surface and the granular bedding underneath.

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Road resurfacing work involves the removal or pulverization and replacement of the asphalt surface with the use of hot-mix asphalt.

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Sidewalk replacement work involves the replacement of the various sidewalks bays across the Township.

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The Township anticipates that sidewalks maintained by the Township during the winter will be salted and/or plowed at least once within 24 hours.

Significant Weather Events

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As per the Ontario Municipal Act, a municipality may declare a significant weather event

Speed Limits

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The Township sets speed limits based on the Establishing Speed Limits on Township Road Policy approved by Council in 2020.

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The Township owns and maintains over 1680 streetlights within Scugog.

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Roads within Scugog are maintained by three separate authorities; the Region of Durham, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and Township.

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It is the goal of the Township of Scugog to apply its operational activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide as safe and passable routes.

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Maintenance crews begin clearing roads as soon as snow or ice reaches a level that requires removal.

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