Winter Control/Snow Plow

The Town of Erin Roads Department implements a winter control program to clear all Town roads to provide safe travel for all residents and visitors. This involves salt and sand to be applied to the road surfaces during snow, sleet and freezing rain.  

A routine daily winter road patrol is completed to identify problem areas and provide maintenance if necessary.  

Please note that trucks with flashing blue lights are performing winter maintenance and will need room to work. Please pass them with caution as visibility may be compromised by blowing snow. If a snow plow stops, it is likely to back up, so please give them lots of room. If you are driving a small car they may not see you if you are following too closely. 

Plowing/ Sanding 

Depending upon the severity of the storm, it takes approximately six to eight hours to clear all of the Town of Erin's roads. We appreciate your patience during these busy times as we work on providing safe roads to travel on.  

Please note that despite our best efforts, it is not possible to plow Erin's roads and sidewalks without blocking driveway entrances. It is the property owner's responsibility to safely clear the snow from their driveway entrance, from around their own mailbox and around fire hydrants.  

After a major storm, the rural road snowbanks may be pushed back to allow for the next snow fall. This makes the road appear wider than they are and the ditches are hidden. Please use caution when pulling over to the side of the road, as you may underestimate the width of the road. 

During the winter season, Town operators require your cooperation to remove obstructions at the end of driveways. If you have a feature* at the end of your driveway beyond the ditch line or curb, please remove or relocate it to ensure the safety of the Town operators, Town equipment and all residents. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  

*A feature could be a bus shelter, large rocks/boulders (although these are not permitted at the end of entrances regardless), or anything else the plow may hit or obtain damage from when clearing!  

Parking 

Please note that during the winter months (November 1 - March 31) the Town of Erin By-Law #5000-05 restricts parking on any Town of Erin road between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Residents are encouraged to keep in mind the challenges of plowing snow around cars parked on the streets.  

Snow around hydrants 

If there is a fire hydrant in front of your home or property, it is your responsibility to ensure the hydrant is accessible to the Fire Department at all times, which includes removing all vegetation, snow, or debris within 2 feet of the fire hydrant. 

Damaged Mailboxes 

Current policy states that the Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if it has been physically hit by the snow plow. Mailboxes hit by snow coming off the plow will not be replaced by the Town. Owners are responsible for maintaining mailboxes which includes repairing the mailbox if it has been damaged by snow impact.  
 
Please follow the Canada Post's Mailbox Installation guidelines when installing your mailbox.