Roads

An Entrance Permit is required if you want to:

• Construct a new entrance to your property that fronts onto a Municipal Road
• Make any changes to an existing entrance that fronts onto a Municipal Road

Permit Application Procedure:

• Entrance Permit Applications are available on line or from the Public Works Department.
• The proposed entrance must be accurately sketched on the application and it must be staked out in the field by the Applicant.
• All Associated fee's must be submitted with the completed application. Payment can be made by debit, cash or cheque. 
• Entrances must be constructed to our Municipal Standard.
• For detailed information on the process and requirements please refer to Schedule 'A' of By-Law 2009-042.

Where to Submit the Permit Application

• Completed Applications are to be submitted to the Township office via one of the following ways:
• E-mail publicworks@seguin.ca
• In person or by regular mail - 5 Humphrey Drive, Seguin, ON P2A 2W8 

2023 Load Restrictions (1/2 Load) for Seguin Roads

**Half Load Restrictions begin Monday, March 6, 2023 at Midnight**

As outlined in By-law No. 2018-108, reduced loads may be in effect on all roads under the jurisdiction of Seguin Township at any time as deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works. Please refer to By-law No. 2018-108, Schedule "A" for exempted roads. 

In the spring, as temperatures increase and the road bed melts, moisture in the road bed is trapped between the road surface and a frozen road bed, and cannot adequately drain. This causes the road bed to become soft and not able to carry the full loads of commercial vehicles.

½ load restrictions reduce the weight per vehicle axle to 5 tonnes per axle.

These restrictions reduce the damage to road surfaces and road maintenance, saving valuable tax dollars.

Load Restrictions - Exemption

In order to accommodate commerce and support the construction industry, contractors may request an exemption from the load restrictions. An authorized exemption form is required. The completed form must be returned in a timely manner to the Public Works Department (publicworks@seguin.ca ).

Note: All local cement companies have been advised of our upcoming ½ load restrictions and will require an exemption from the Township before delivering.

Please note that exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis and are approved at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.

Note to Contractors

We urge you to contact our Public Works Department (publicworks@seguin.ca) and advise us of any projects that could be affected by load restrictions. Our aim is to try and accommodate for these situations before costly damage occurs to our roadways. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

IMPORTANT! Hwy 400, 518, 632, 141, 612, and Lake Joseph Rd/Old 69 fall under the MTO.  Permission to use these roads during half load season must be approved by MTO. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q- Why are half load restrictions applied?

A – In the winter, frost is driven down into the road beds due to traffic and no snow cover (snow cover would insulate the road from frost penetration). It can freeze as deep as 1 meter below the road surface. In the spring, when temperatures rise above zero, the top portion of the road surface melts, but still remains frozen below the surface. As the melted ice (water) increases in the road bed, it has no way of draining through the ice, so the road bed becomes soft. If heavy trucks drive on the road at this critical time, large wheel ruts can be created and the road surface can be damaged. The half load season is applied to control the weight of equipment on the roads during this critical transition season.

Prohibited Parking

Schedule I of Consolidated By-Law No. 2005-164 (as amended by By-Laws No. 2006-112, 2009-081 and 2010-081) lists specific areas in Seguin Township where it has been deemed necessary to prohibit parking at all times.

Winter Parking

As outlined in the above-noted By-Law, in order to facilitate the process of snow removal, parking is prohibited on all township maintained roadways and fire routes from November 1^st of each year to April 15^th of the following year.

Recreational Parking Areas

Seguin Township takes prides in having extensive trail systems and beautiful water front parks for people to enhance their recreation and leisure experiences. Free Parking is available in the following locations across the Township:

Year Round:

• James Bay Junction Road and Rose Point Trail
• Rose Point Road and Rose Point Trail - Day Time Use Only
• Oastler Park Drive and Cargill Road
• Foley Matheson Park
• Black Road

Plowing

Plowing operations follow previously established routes. These routes were designed to consider the best service for all residents. As a minimum, plow routes and priorities are established using the Minimum Maintenance Standards set out by the Ministry of Transportation, of which Seguin Township strives to exceed. As well, school bus routes and other public service providers are a priority when establishing these routes.

Sanding / Salting

Sanding of roads is done to help mitigate slippery conditions. Critical areas, such as hills, curves, bridges, intersections, and approaches to railways crossings will receive top priority and are sanded as required.

Seguin Township is continually modifying operating procedures to minimize salt usage. Straight salt is only used sparingly on hard top roads when significant icy conditions exist.

Available Studies and Reports:

 The following Reports or Studies are available at the Municipal Office.

• Performance Monitoring and Site Evaluation of the Seguin Landfill Site
• Roads Needs Study

 External Reports and Studies Related to Transportation in our area:

• Northern Highways Program 2017-2021
• Office of the Auditor General of Ontario -  Winter Highway Maintenance Special Report April 2015

Public Works After Hours Emergency Line (705) 751-0050

Seguin Township accepts the following concerns after hours:

• Trees or any other obstruction blocking Township roadways.
• Missing stop signs.
• Road washouts.
• Flooded roads.
• Large potholes on roadways.
• Icy roads or intersections.

Seguin Township wants to know if there is a road that needs some attention. Please send us an email, publicworks@seguin.ca so we are aware of your concerns. 

Seguin Township is responsible for maintaining year round, public roadways and sidewalks under its jurisdiction. Plowing and sanding operations begin with the first significant snowfall and operators follow pre established plow routes. Throughout the winter season road conditions and weather are regularly monitored to assist in the safe and timely maintenance of our roadways. The Township strives to exceed the minimum maintenance standards, as set out by the Ministry of Transportation.

What can you do to help?

• Under the Highway Traffic Act, section 181, residents are not allowed to deposit snow on the roadway. When clearing snow, please pile it on your property and refrain from shoveling it onto the sidewalk, road or across the road into the ditches.
• Adhere to the winter parking Consolidated By-Law No. 2005-164 (as amended by By-Laws No. 2010-081 & 2012-087) 
• Report any slippery or dangerous conditions to the Public Works Department.

Rural Mailbox Guidelines

• Residents are responsible for clearing snow and ice in the area in front of their rural mailbox. The proper placement and maintenance of rural mailboxes ensures continued safe delivery of mail by Canada Post. Please consult your local post office to ensure that all mailbox specifications and road safety criteria are met before installing a rural box. Your local post official can answer any questions you have about rural delivery. Please check Rural Mailbox Guidelines for more information.

Safety Tips

• Always drive according to conditions
• Keep a safe distance from plow trucks - If you can't see the mirrors, they can't see you!
• Never tailgate a plow truck - This is especially dangerous on a hill, they can slip too!

For a comprehensive page on winter driving safety please refer to the Ministry of Transportation website.