Road Maintenance

The Thames Centre's year-round road maintenance programs provide safety for all road users, and the highest quality of service for road infrastructure.

Programs

Municipal staff perform road patrols all year to monitor road maintenance and carry out the programs listed below.

Painting and Markings

We repaint all of our urban and rural roads, bike lanes and pedestrian crosswalks each spring. Which provides lane designation and Way finding, assist in user safety. This performance must meet the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control.

Tree Removal and Brushing

Tree Removal and Brushing clears the road of tree branches and limbs for cyclist and vehicle safety and ensures effective storm water runoff is maintained.

Pot Holes

Long harsh winters, heavy traffic and time can wreak havoc on our municipal roadways. Cold/hot patching takes place to aid in these occurrences to help improve ride ability and meet the Ontario Provincial Regulations.

If you notice a pavement heave, pothole, or sinkhole on a road in the Municipality, please contact us immediately.

Catch Basins

Catch basins, also known as storm sewers, play a crucial role in preventing floods. They collect water from sidewalks and streets, so it's essential to keep them free of debris. We regularly monitor and clear these catch basins, particularly in flood-prone areas. Please avoid sweeping grass clippings and other debris onto the road, as they can block the catch basins and hinder proper drainage, potentially contaminating our waterways.

Curb and Gutters

Curbs and gutters along urban roads are used to accumulate storm water and direct it to catch basins. Maintenance of curbs and gutters is completed by our Public Works Department.

Street Sweeping

The street sweeping program removes winter sanding materials, leaves and debris that have accumulated on roads. Municipal staff collect sand from the roads, screen it and then store it to reuse in the winter months.

Middlesex County Roads

The Municipality maintains all roads within the boundaries of Thames Centre.