Please be advised that the City’s annual Spring Clean-up Program is getting underway on the City’s roads, sidewalks and boulevards.
In addition to pothole and sod damage repairs, this year’s program includes the following activities:
- Sidewalk inspection and repair
- Litter clean-up
- Stormwater inlet and outlet clearing
- Illegal sign removal
- Street sweeping
- Pavement markings
Sidewalk Inspection and Repair
Each year, we hire college and university engineering students to inspect our sidewalk network. Starting in May, these staff will walk every city owned sidewalk and record deficiencies. Residents can also report sidewalk damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.
Litter Clean-up
Crews are responding to requests to clear debris and litter on the road allowance. Residents can report litter or dumping on the road allowance by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.
Residents should call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-268-4686 to report litter on the QEW or 400 series highways and ramps.
Inlet and Outlet Cleaning
Crews continue to monitor and clear debris from inlets and outlets to ensure stormwater can flow freely. Residents can report any build-up of natural debris, such as leaves, large tree limbs or sediment, by calling 3-1-1.
Illegal Sign Removal
Illegal signs are collected regularly as a part of routine work. Residents can also report illegal signs at any time by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.
Our next city-wide illegal sign blitz is scheduled to coincide with the upcoming Spring Clean-up Program.
Street Sweeping and Boulevard/Island Flushing
The annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is expected to begin in April, weather permitting. We will share more details with you about this program as dates are confirmed.
Pavement Marking Retrace Program
Our annual Pavement Marking Retrace Program will commence in May following the completion of the Spring Sweeping Program and continues until the fall. As part of the program, the City refreshes existing pavement markings including centrelines, lane lines, crosswalks, stop bars and directional arrows.
