Roads
The Township of Lake of Bays' Public Works Department maintains approximately 220 km of Township roads and 72 km of District of Muskoka roads. Your safety while travelling is our highest priority.
Road closures
View road closures.
Report it
Contact us to report road maintenance and other roads related issues.
Road permits and agreements
- Entrance Permit
- Road Occupancy Permit
- Licence Agreement (previously known as Unassumed Road Improvement Agreement)
Services
Brushing and Tree Removal |
Roadside brushing and tree removal is completed along Township roads to:
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Culverts |
Road culverts and entrance culverts are maintained by the Township. To help culverts work efficiently:
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Ditching |
Roadside ditching is performed throughout the year to ensure that the road drainage systems work efficiently. Roads are prioritized based on inspections and patrols. |
Dust control |
Calcium Chloride is applied in late June to help stabilize gravel roads and to reduce the amount of dust. |
Half loads |
The weight of vehicles on municipal roads is restricted annually from the beginning of March to approximately the end of May as per the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, cH8, s122.
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Roadside mowing |
The edges of roads are mowed once a year starting in July to:
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Grading |
Grading operations begin in the spring when roads and shoulders are sufficiently dry and are repeated in the fall. For efficiency, roads are graded according to a predetermined route. |
Potholes |
Potholes are caused by several factors including speed of traffic, sudden acceleration and drainage issues. Repair techniques include:
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Snow Plowing and Sanding |
Winter operations including snowplowing and/or sanding are performed by municipally-owned and operated equipment and contractors. Driving conditions and road safety are a priority on all Township maintained roads. Main roads and bus routes are serviced first, followed by secondary roads. How you can helpPlease consider the following:
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Mailboxes
Community mailboxes |
Canada Post is responsible for clearing the snow and ice around community mailboxes. If your mailbox is blocked by snow, please contact Canada Post. |
Rural mailboxes |
Help our snowplowsEnsure your rural mailbox is in a good state of repair and is not obstructing snowplow operations. Mailbox placement and maintenanceFor proper placement and maintenance of rural mailboxes, review Canada Post's guidelines before installation for specifications and road safety criteria. Damaged mailboxesMailboxes damaged by snow load from the plow equipment will not be replaced. In some circumstances, a mailbox may be replaced if the damage is deemed to be the result of a direct hit by plow equipment. |
District and provincial contacts
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For District maintained roads, contact the District of Muskoka at 705-645-6764
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For Highway 60 and 35 road maintenance, contact Fowler Construction at 1-866-527-8216
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For Highway 60 and 35 road conditions, view Traveller's Information from the Ministry of Transportation
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