Snow Removal
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When will the snow be cleared?
The Town of Kingsville removes snow accumulations on roads of 8 cm or more 12-24 hours after the snowfall has ended, including snow drifting events. All available staff and equipment are dispatched immediately and remain out until roads are safe for public travel.
We follow an essential snow removal order based on provincial standards and best safety practices. We plow sidewalks and parking lots after snow accumulation reaches 8 cm or more, up to 48 hours after the snowfall ends.
| Road Type | Class | Description | KMs | Depth | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Priority Roads | Class 3 | Main and arterial roads | 58 | 8 cm | 12 hours |
| Rural Roads | Class 4 | High speed and subject to drifting snow | 286 | 8 cm | 16 hours |
| Local Roads | Class 5 | Subdivisions and urban areas | 112 | 10 cm |
24 hours |
Class 6 roads are rural roads with minimal traffic. There are no standards for Class 6 roads, and as such, they are treated as Class 5 roads.
Report a missed road
Once the snow removal deadline has passed for your road class, please let us know through our Kingsville Works system if your street is still not plowed.
Street parking restrictions and alternatives
During winter, our primary goal is to address snow and ice so you can safely get where you need to go, which is only possible when the snow plow's path is free from vehicles and obstacles. The Town has winter control policies from November 15 to April 15 each year. There is no on-street parking permitted between midnight, and 6:00 am during this time. You could be ticketed or towed if your vehicle remains on the road, and you will be required to pay any towing charges.
We also ask you to remove any portable items (such as basketball nets) from roadways and sidewalks to avoid unsafe situations and potential property damage. If the operator needs to remove these items, you may be required to pay storage charges.
Are you struggling to find alternative parking? There are many free municipal parking lots available.
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How else can you help facilitate snow removal?
- Clear your own driveway.
- Clear your windrows. Windrows are the pile of snow left at the bottom of a driveway after the snowplow has cleared the road.
- Never push or blow snow onto the street; it violates the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Please only pile snow on your own property.
Town roads versus County roads
The County of Essex maintains some roads in our Town.
- County Rd. 8
- County Rd. 14 / Concession Rd. 9 East
- County Rd. 18 / Concession Rd. 4
- County Rd. 20 / Seacliff Dr.
- County Rd. 23
- County Rd. 27 / Belle River Rd.
- County Rd. 29 / Division Rd. North
- County Rd. 31 / Albuna Townline
- County Rd. 34
- County Rd. 45 / Union Ave.
- County Rd. 50 / Heritage Rd.
If you have questions regarding snow removal on the above listed roads, please contact Essex County Highways.
Significant weather events
When adverse weather conditions and hazards are severe enough to impede winter control operations and the municipality's ability to meet defined service levels, the Town may declare a Significant Weather Event. Declaring a Significant Weather Event gives us additional time to clear the roads and sidewalks. We will always communicate the beginning and end of a Significant Weather Event to the public.
