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

• Construct a second entrance to your property that fronts onto a Municipal Road

 Completed applications can be emailed to publicworks@seguin.ca  

Permit Application Procedure:

• The application requires the location of the entrance to be staked (onsite with high visibility tape or paint)

• A survey (if possible)

• All Associated fees must be submitted with the completed application. Payment can be made using credit card, 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.

• Once your entrance has been approved, you can purchase a 9-1-1 fire route number by visiting the Fire Services Fire Route (9-1-1) Number page. 

An entrance permit is not required by the Township if you live on a private road.If you live on a MTO road, you will need to apply for an entrance permit through the MTO  https://www.hcms.mto.gov.on.ca/PermitWizard/ApplicationProcessDescription?permitType=Entrance  

As outlined in By-law No. 2021-016, 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.  

Load Restrictions Exemption Application  

Oversize/Overweight Load Trip Permit Application 

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. 

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 - 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

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 to help make us 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. 

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. 

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.