Roads Questions and Answers

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, 54 and 52.

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.