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Roads
The Roads Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance and management of all roadways under the jurisdiction of the Township of Wainfleet. Township roads are classed and maintained in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 made under the Municipal Act, 2001, as Classes 4, 5, and 6 roads.
The Township maintains approximately:
- 260 centre line kilometres of roadway (37% loose-topped or gravel)
- 400 kilometers of roadside drainage ditches
- 220 streetlights
Ditches
A roadside ditch runs alongside a road, and is built to drain the road bed and the water draining off the road surface. A properly functioning roadside ditch protects the integrity of the road. Roadside drainage ditches are different from Municipal Drains. Ditch cleaning or alterations to ditches with water flowing or discharges into water courses require a permit from the Conversation Authority. Requests for roadside ditching improvements are managed by the Township's Operations Department.
Helpful reminders:
- Please do not rake leaves into or otherwise infill any roadside ditches (refer to our Fouling of Roads By-law)
- Keep catch basins clear
Report an issue
You can report an issue with a Township Road, ditch or streetlight.
Traffic concerns are handled by the Niagara Regional Police Service. You can submit a traffic complaint through their website.
Road Permits
We require that you obtain a permit before you undertake certain activities on our roads.
Visit our Road Permits page for more information or to apply.
Additional information
Other roads |
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Other road jurisdictions in Wainfleet include the Ministry of Transportation (Highway 3) and the Regional Municipality of Niagara. |
Winter control |
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The Township of Wainfleet is committed to ensuring safe passage for residents, visitors and businesses and ensuring roadways are passable for emergency response vehicles. Please monitor local weather forecasts and remove all vehicles from Township roads in order to allow for proper snow clearing and removal operations during storm events. Both the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and the Wainfleet Parking By-law include provisions prohibiting vehicles from interfering with snow clearing and removal operations. When clearing your driveway, please refrain from depositing snow and other debris on any roads, road allowances or in ditches. This will help keep the view of intersections clear and prevent drifting, damage to small vehicles and blockages that may later cause flooding. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our roads safe. |
Studies and reports |
Parking |
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Visit our Parking page for information on roadside parking in the Township. |
Drainage |
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The Township Drainage Department administers municipal drains. |