Winter road operations in Innisfil

Although it’s easy to enjoy the nice weather and sunshine we’re having, the inevitable cold weather and snow that comes along with it will eventually arrive. With that in mind, our winter maintenance crews are getting ready to “hit the pavement” when the first snow fall hits.

Winter maintenance crews are an important part of the services we offer our community. With 833 lane kilometres of road of roadway to maintain, broken up into 17 routes, crews can clear accumulation from the wee hours of the morning until late in the evening. While many are likely enjoying a few extra hours of sleep, our crews are up and at it long before sunrise when the snow starts to fly.

All roads in Innisfil are prioritized into specific categories to make sure we tackle our most-travelled and busiest areas first. The average plow route takes 8 hours to clear, and depending on the amount of snow accumulated from a snow event, it can take an additional 6-8 hours to clear roadways after snow has stopped falling. As often as possible, our snow clearing crews make a second pass through routes to see if any areas need touch-ups. We do this so we can address roads that weren’t cleared the first time due to parked cars, accumulated slush, or because the lane may not have been cleared wide enough the first time. This second pass ensures our roads are left in the clearest possible state, just in case we receive more snow.

Interested in helping deliver an essential service to the community of Innisfil? If you have a DZ licence and experience driving a large truck, please visit our Employment Opportunities page for more information and to apply. We have a number of winter casual opportunities posted. These positions will play a big role in keeping our roads, sidewalks and parking lots clear of snow this winter!