Snow Clearing

• the Town of Oakville clears 2,000 lane km of roads and 1,100 km of sidewalks each winter using plows, sand, and salt
• check the Road Priority Map for primary, secondary, and residential routes
• track snow clearing progress with the Plow Oakville Tracker
• updates are posted during snow events

Plowing

• roads are cleared based on priority:
  • Primary roads (major routes)
  • Secondary roads (including transit routes)
  • Residential roads
  • Transit stops and driveway windrows
• residential streets may have some snow pack after plowing
• report any damage or blocked fire hydrants to the Town

Sidewalks

• sidewalks are cleared by the Town but will not be bare pavement
• clearing is prioritized by location and usage, with school routes first
• report unsafe conditions or damage caused by plows

How Residents Can Help

• shovel out fire hydrants and drainage catch basins near your property
• remove snow left at the end of your driveway after plowing
• park vehicles off the street during snow events
• follow winter parking rules: no street parking 2 am–6 am, Nov 15–Apr 15
• use salt responsibly to protect the environment
• report issues to ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or online

ServiceOakville, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

No restrictions

No application required