As winter approaches, the Municipality of Meaford is once again focused on keeping Meaford moving safely and efficiently through the snow and ice season.
Our Transportation and Operations teams work hard to clear, maintain, and provide safe routes of travel during the winter across approximately 413 kilometres of municipal roads. Snow is cleared after every major storm, and crews apply salt, sand, or a salt/sand mixture depending on weather and road conditions.
Winter weather can be unpredictable, and we appreciate your patience as crews work through snow, ice, wind, and changing conditions. Please avoid travelling during bad weather unless necessary, and always drive according to road and weather conditions.
For winter road maintenance information, route priorities, and maps, visit meaford.ca/winterroads.
Winter Operations in Meaford
The Municipality of Meaford has 12 winter maintenance routes:
- 10 routes dedicated to roads
- 1 route dedicated to sidewalks
- 1 route dedicated to parking lots
Roads and sidewalks are cleared based on provincial maintenance standards, road classification, traffic volume, weather conditions, and safety needs.
Overnight Winter Parking
Winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect from November 15 to April 1.
During this time, no parking is permitted on municipal streets or in municipal parking lots between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This helps crews clear roads and parking areas safely and efficiently.
The Market Square Parking Lot at 12 Nelson Street East permits overnight parking in designated rows. Please park in the odd or even row that matches the next day’s date when plowing occurs between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
For more information, visit meaford.ca/parking.
Snow Clearing Tips
When clearing snow from your property, please remember to:
- Never push or blow snow onto roads or sidewalks.
- Keep fire hydrants clear and accessible.
- Keep children from playing on or tunnelling through snowbanks near roads.
- Make sure garbage and recycling bins are visible and not placed on snowbanks or roads.
- Keep vehicles off municipal streets overnight so roads can be cleared.
- Keep mailboxes and garbage bins visible for plow operators.
- When facing the road from your driveway, pile snow on the right side. This can reduce the amount of snow the plow pushes back across your driveway.
These small actions help crews work safely and make a big difference during winter storms.
For more information about winter maintenance, route priorities, and maps, visit meaford.ca/winterroads.
Contact
Communications
21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, Ontario, Canada, N4L 1A1
Roads
157859 7th Line, Meaford, Ontario, Canada, N4L 1W5