Meaford's road network has over 400 kilometers of roads, and 25 kilometers of sidewalks. We have both asphalt and gravel roads, and our roads staff work hard to maintain safe routes for cars and pedestrians.

Report a Road Issue

Notice a pothole, debris, drainage issue, or other road concern?
Submit a Roads Inquiry Form to let us know.

Who Maintains Our Roads

  • Municipal Roads – Maintained by the Municipality of Meaford

  • County Roads – Examples: Grey Road 12, Grey Road 18
    Contact: 519-376-7337 | roads@grey.ca

  • Provincial Highway (Highway 26) – Maintained by the Ministry of Transportation
    Contact: Owen Sound MTO office at 519-376-7350

  • Private Roads – Typically located in developments or waterfront areas; maintained by property owners or associations

Road Resurfacing

Each year, select roads are resurfaced to improve safety and road quality. This includes:

  • Paved road resurfacing

  • Gravel road resurfacing (granular resurfacing)

  • Patching and grading as needed

To find out if your road is scheduled for resurfacing this year view the map below:

  • 2025 Resurfacing Map

Granular Resurfacing (Gravel Roads)

Gravel roads are resurfaced with new layers of granular material to improve drainage, stability, and driving conditions. This work follows a three-year rotation and includes grading, shaping, and compacting the surface.

A map of this year’s granular resurfacing program is available below:

Load Restrictions and Oversized Loads

Spring Load Restrictions

From March 1 to May 1 (weather dependent), all Meaford roads are subject to spring load restrictions:
Limit: 5 tonnes per axle (passenger vehicles exempt)

This period may extend to May 31 depending on weather conditions. Updates will be posted on the municipal website and social media.

To request an exemption, submit a completed Load Exemption Form to roads@meaford.ca or drop it off at 21 Trowbridge Street West.

Oversized Loads

Oversized load movements on municipal roads require a permit.
Submit the Oversized Load Permit Application to roads@meaford.ca.

Payment must be made by cheque and dropped off at the Municipal Office. Cheques should be made payable to the Municipality of Meaford.

Traffic Concerns – Speeding

The Municipality investigates speed-related traffic concerns. Staff may conduct speed studies or place radar signs to gather data and assess whether action is needed.

To report speeding concerns, submit a Traffic Concern Form.

Vegetation Management

The Municipality manages roadside vegetation to ensure clear sightlines and safe use of roadways. This includes:

  • Grass mowing

  • Tree trimming or removal

  • Invasive species control

Please do not plant trees, shrubs, or gardens within the road allowance (typically 3–5 metres from the road edge).

Targeted herbicide spraying for Wild Chervil is conducted in the spring/summer. Spraying is limited to overgrown areas and is not applied to manicured lawns.

  • 2025 Weed Spraying Locations

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