Reporting Road Issues:
To report a road issue outside of opening hours call 705-724-2194 or email roads@nipissingtownship.com
Visit the Municipal Office at 45 Beatty Street for any questions or concerns.
Public Works Contact Information:
Township of Nipissing
Public Works Department
27 Beatty Street – Public Works Yard
Please Note: The Public Works Yard is closed to the public.
Seasonal Half-Load Restrictions
Half Load Restrictions: March 15th – May 15th. Half Loads may be added or removed as deemed appropriate by the Operations Superintendent.
Please be advised that half-load restrictions have been lifted as of May 14, 2026 on all roadways within the Township of Nipissing as set out by the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 section 122(7).
These seasonal weight restrictions help protect our roads during the spring thaw, when the roadways are most vulnerable to damage. Heavy vehicle traffic on roadways can lead to permanent damage. Following half-load restrictions helps prevent unnecessary road repairs or reconstruction.
During this period, commercial and heavy vehicles are restricted to a maximum of 5 tonnes per axle.
Road Side Brushing Procedure:
The Township has a responsibility to maintain its publicly travelled roadways and roadside allowances in a safe condition for all potential users. This requires that its municipal roadways and intersections are cleared of obstructions and fouling.
Please review the Road Side Brushing Procedure for benefits and further details: Road Side Brushing Procedure
Winter Road Maintenance
It is the objective of the Public Works Department to conduct its operational activities in an efficient and effective way, so as to provide safe driving conditions on all roads owned and maintained by the Township. Highway 522, 534 and 654 are Provincial Highways. The Township of Nipissing does not maintain Provincial highways. The Ministry of Transportation has a maintenance contract for these Highways with Fowler Construction.
Sanding and Plowing:
The Public Works Department is responsible for sanding and
plowing approximately 300 lane kilometres of municipal roads, seasonal roads are not included in this total. Winter control equipment and personnel are available on a schedule and
call-in system, to respond to any winter event. There are 4 plow routes.
Snow Accumulation:
The minimum standard for clearing snow accumulation is: After the snow accumulation has ended, to address the accumulation so as to reduce the snow to a depth less than or equal to the depth set out in Minimum Maintenance Standards within the time limit set out. After becoming aware of the fact that the snow accumulation on a roadway is greater than the depth set out in the Minimum Maintenance Standards, to deploy resources as soon as practical to address the accumulation.
Icy Roadways:
The minimum standard for treating icy roadways is to deploy resources as soon as practical after becoming aware of the condition or a high probability of the condition, and to treat the roadway within the time set out in the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Please remember to adjust your driving speed to suit the prevailing weather and road conditions. Thank you for your co-operation.
Frequently Asked Winter Control Questions:
Can I plow or push snow from my driveway onto the Municipal Road or its road allowance?
No. Part X, Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without the permission of the Ministry or the road authority (Township) responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please reference Part XV, Section 214 (1), of the Highway Traffic Act enforceable by the Ministry of Transportation.
The snowplow has knocked off my mailbox, what can be done about this?
The Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if it has been physically hit by the snowplow machinery, including blade. Mailboxes hit by snow coming off the plow will not be replaced by the Township. The responsibility for maintaining mailboxes remains with the owner of the box. Please secure the mailbox adequately to anticipate for these circumstances.
The Township is also not responsible for damages to other privately owned ornaments or items erected on the Township’s rights of way.
Can I get sand from the public works sand dome for my own personal use?
No. Residents are not authorized to enter the public works sand dome and remove sand for personal use on private property.
Please contact the Township Office if you have further questions or concerns on this topic. 705-724-2144
Roads Department Information:
Entrance Permit Application
Minimum Maintenance Standards & Culvert Installation Regulation
AVL System
The Township invested money received from the Province of Ontario for Municipal Modernization into an AVL system used to track the operations of the municipal fleet during winter road maintenance processes.
This system records routes, times, speeds, as well as when the plow is deployed and whether sand is distributed. This system provides information to assist in the management of resources as well as addressing individual concerns about road maintenance and reducing liability concerns for the Township.