Roads, Sidewalks, Traffic

Public Works

The City is responsible for the construction of roads, sidewalks and bridges, airport, traffic lights, street lighting and crossing guards. The Public Works department is responsible for the general maintenance of the City’s infrastructure of roads and stormwater collection system. The division is based at the Gord Watts Municipal Centre, at 251 North Augusta Road.

All inquiries to this division should be directed to 613-498-1362 during regular working hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday) and to the City’s emergency after hours call number 613-498-1361 during other times.

The following are some specific activities carried out by Public Works and Parks:

Catch Basin Cleaning and Repairs

Each spring thaw, the City appreciates your help in keeping catch basins clear of snow and ice. If blocked, the runoff they collect can instead flood streets. Zoom in on the City Explore map to find catch basins near you.

Excavation Permits and Locates

Before any construction or digging can commence, an Excavation Permit must be granted by the City of Brockville, and locates must be marked.

To apply for a locate, visit Ontario One Call, select “Request a Locate,” and follow the instructions outlined on the Ontario One Call website.

To apply for an excavation permit, fill out the Excavation Permit Application. Once the form is filled in, download it for your records, and email your completed excavation permit application.

Sod Repair

Annually in the spring, the City of Brockville will go around the entire city to do sod restoration on boulevards that were damaged due to winter operations. This operation begins in April and ends at the end of May which consists of removing the sod and adding fresh soil and grass seed.

If you have sod damage as a result of City of Brockville winter operations and it hasn’t been repaired by June 1^st please contact 613-498-1362 during regular working hours of 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The City does not repair any sod damage caused by general winter weather or lack of maintenance by a property owner. Homeowners are responsible for removing any water sprinklers or lawn fixtures prior to the start of winter.

Street Sweeping and Flushing Operations

Street sweeping protects Brockville’s water quality and the environment by keeping sand, salt and debris out of Brockville’s ponds, rivers and streams. It also keeps storm drains clear so rain and melted snow have somewhere to go.

Sweeping operations begin every spring between April and May, weather permitting. Arterial roads are swept first, followed by collector roads, and then residential streets. Please keep your vehicle off the streets during this time to allow the sweepers to make their rounds in the city. Please click on this link to see the road patrol map for sweeping operations.

Report debris or spills on your street

To report debris or a spill on your street (gravel, manure, garbage, etc.) please fill out this simple road debris reporting form.

To report debris or a spill (gravel, manure, garbage, etc.), by phone 613-498-1362, we need the following information:

1. Name of the street
2. Nearest building number
3. Name of the nearest cross-street
4. Description of the debris or spill

To report a spill with an environmental concern, please contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) at 1-800-268-6060.

Reporting concerns on the 401 and Leeds and Grenville

• Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
• Leeds and Grenville

Winter Maintenance on Roadways and Sidewalks

Under the City’s policy for winter control operations, roads and sidewalks in the city are serviced according to their class designation. Click here for more information about winter maintenance control and significant weather events.

Stormwater piping and structure repairs

Click here for more information regarding the Annual Performance Report City of Brockville Stormwater Management System

Load restrictions

Load restrictions apply annually between February 15^th and May 15^th. Please obey the signs and load restrictions when we move from winter to spring conditions. Click this link to see the map application for city streets that are under load restrictions within the City of Brockville.

Other public works operations

• Creek maintenance and cleaning operations
• Gravel shoulder maintenance
• Painting of roadway markers
• Pothole and localized asphalt roadway repairs. Click here to report a pothole.
• Roadside litter clearing
• Sectional sidewalk and curbing repair
• Street name and regulatory sign installation and replacement

Transit and Transportation

For more information about the City’s Transit Service, including conventional and para transit service, visit our Transit page.

Roads and Road Closures

Road closure alerts and information are posted to Municipal 511.