Roads and Sidewalks

August 27, 2019 Road Closure Update

The County has closed the Crowe River Bridge for repairs near Glen Alda - a detour via Glen Alda Road @ 50 km/hr is in effect (see update below)

If you have an emergency concerning a road please call 705-926-0150 for the Roads Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If it is not an emergency please call 705-656-4796 extension 243.

Notice of Construction; County of Peterborough for the Replacement of the Crowe River Bridge

Please be advised that County Road (CR) 504, from CR 620 to Glen Alda Road, will be closed to all through traffic.   Access for local traffic only will be maintained.

The Crowe River Bridge within the Township of North Kawartha is located on CR 504 approximately 2.0 km south of CR 620 (Glen Alda) and approximately 0.2 km north of Glen Alda Road.

An alternative detour route during this road closure will be signed in the field as shown in the Key Map (found below).
Please note that the construction dates may fluctuate due to weather constraints and other factors. Every effort will be made by the County to keep agencies, the Township of North Kawartha and residents informed of any significant changes.
Work on weekends may be undertaken to accommodate completion of the project within the established construction schedule.

During a major construction project it may be necessary to close a road or a section of a road for any given length of time.

Motorists are reminded to slow down when approaching or driving through construction areas, watch for flying debris and obey all signs. Your cooperation and patience is greatly appreciated.

This page will be updated as information about road disruptions or closures become available.

You can also view our Public Notices section of our website for information about road disruptions or closures.

If you have an emergency concerning a road please call 705-926-0150 for the Roads Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If it is not an emergency please call 705-656-4796 extension 243.

An Entrance Permit is required to get access onto property that is adjacent to any Municipal road. This permit is required before any new building permits are issued for the property in question. Entrance permits can be picked up at the Township Office, 280 Burleigh Street Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM or by clicking on the link below.

Entrance Permit By-Law # 50/09 

Entrance Permit Application

There is a fee of $125.00 for a permanent entrance or $50.00 for a temporary entrance. Once the Entrance Permit application is completed and returned with the payment, you will need to arrange an appointment with the Roads Supervisor to arrange a site visit before final approval is given.

For further information you can email the Roads Superintendant or call the Township Roads Garage at 705-656-4796 or extension 243.

Entrance Permits Off County Roads

Applications for entrances off of County roads within The Township of North Kawartha are issued through The County of Peterborough Public Works Department. For more information or to get an Entrance Permit for a County road, visit the County of Peterborough Public Works.

Q: Where do I call to report a tree down?

A: Call the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243 for Township and County roads.  We do not remove trees from private roads.

Q: Who do I call regarding Highway 28 concerns?

A:  Please call the Ministry of Transportation (613) 332-3220

Q:  Who do I call regarding Peterborough County Roads; County Road 620, 504, 56 (Northey's Bay Road), 54 (Balmer Road) and 52 (Jack Lake Road to Fire Route 110).

A:  Please call Peterborough County (705)742-4862, extension 6102 - after hours please call (705)742-6823.

Q: Where do I call to report an emergency situation concerning roads?

A: If you have an emergency concerning a road please call 705-926-0150 for the Roads Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If it is not an emergency please call 705-656-4796 extension 243.

Q: How do I get a civic address (911 number) for my property?

A: The Roads Department is responsible for overseeing the civic address system. Please see our Signage section below for more information.

Q: When are load restrictions put in place and removed?

A: Load restrictions are in place from March 1st until May 1st on all Municipal roads and County roads except County Road # 620.

Q: I think that my mailbox has been damaged by a snow plow, what do I do?

A: If your mailbox has been damaged in the winter by a snow plow, the Roads Department will repair or replace the mailbox at no cost. Please contact the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243 for further information.

Parking on Roadways

The Township of North Kawartha passed a comprehensive Parking By-Law #50/08 in 2008. This by-law was passed to help reduce traffic congestion in the village of Apsley and to assist in the delivery of road maintenance and Emergency Services to our residents and visitors.

This by-law forbids the parking of any vehicles on any Township road or right of way regardless of the season. The winter snow plow turnarounds are particular problem areas. If the snow plow can't get turned around, the road will not be plowed. These areas have been signed as a reminder to place vehicles off the roadway and into driveways or other cleared areas.

The Municipality will be enforcing The County of Peterborough No Parking By-Law and its Amendment within the village of Apsley only.

Your vehicle may be tagged or towed away if you are in violation of either by-law.

View the North Kawartha Roads Listing which contains all roads located in the Township.

For further information about a road please call the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243.

The Roads Department is responsible for all signage along Township roads . This also includes outdoor advertisement and directional signs. Economic development is vital to the health of local businesses. There are various private road signs that can be purchased through the Roads Department.

Civic Address Signs

The Civic Address System (911 numbering) is administered through the Roads Department. New houses or lots that require a 911 number/civic address can have them installed at no cost by the Roads Department.

Once the sign is installed, it becomes the responsibility of the property owner. As the property owner it is your responsibility to keep the sign in good repair. If the original sign is damaged you can get a new one through the Roads Department at a cost of $25.00 (as per Fees and Charges By-law # 2015-128)

Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Services remind all homeowners to keep your own civic address sign upright, visible and clear of snow or any other obstruction. It is vital to ensure this sign is visible.

To get a new civic address sign you can email the Roads Superintendant or call the Roads Garage at 705-656-4796.

All Municipal roads and County roads have half-load restrictions in place from March 1 to May 1 each year except for County Road # 620. Load and half load restrictions help protect the road system from heavy truck traffic when the frost is leaving the ground and the roads soften.

All Municipal gravel roads receive grading and culvert replacement during the spring and early summer. It's during this time of year that any maintenance gravel is put down before calcium chloride is applied to select roads to help with dust control. Any paved and surface treated roads get patching repairs as needed. Damaged guard rails and damaged signs are also replaced. During the early summer month's roadside grass cutting and weed removal around guard rails is done.

Winter Sand Removal

Each spring the Municipality sweeps and removes sand and salt from sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways that has accumulated over the winter months. By doing so, the amount of salt and sand that flows into ground water catch basins is reduced. This further helps with dust control in the village and helps eliminates slips and falls on sidewalks and parking lots.

Traffic Volumes and Future Construction Needs

Roughly every 10 years the Township hires an engineering firm to complete a Roads Needs Study. As part of this study traffic counts and trends are done on certain Township roads. Based on these numbers, future construction needs can be planned and prioritized to improve motor vehicle trips throughout the Township in a cost effective and efficient manner. These future needs can then be budgeted long-term while taking advantage of any infrastructure funding that may become available. These studies also identify areas of the road system that may have questionable safety components.

Depending on the weather conditions, winter road patrol is performed seven days a week from October 1 until April 1. The Municipal roads system is broken into four routes with each route taking roughly 8 to 10 hours to plow once.

Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Services remind all homeowners when clearing driveways of snow not to pile the snow onto the travelled portions of the road or highway. It is unlawful and hazardous.

Sand (with salt incorporated) is available to Township of North Kawartha residents, to help you keep your property safe in the winter.   No commercial businesses or contractors please.

You can find sand available at our Roads Department located at 10230 Highway 28, Apsley.  

Please note that salt is not available.

Do not forget to bring your pail and shovel!

Stay safe, stay visible! Please keep your lights on while collecting sand and yield to Township staff and vehicles.