Roads and Sidewalks

The Township of Springwater is responsible for nearly 442 km of road, 44 km of sidewalk and numerous streetlights, roadside ditches and municipal drains. We maintain and construct roads according to the Township's Engineering Standards.

Construction and Closures

Welcome to the Township's road construction projects section, where members of the community can keep informed about ongoing and upcoming road improvements happening in Springwater. These road projects aim to address infrastructure needs, enhance safety, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The Township understands that construction activities may cause temporary disruptions and appreciates your patience and cooperation as the work gets completed to enhance our township's transportation network. To view current and ongoing construction projects, visit the Township of Springwater's Capital Projects interactive map.

Street Sweeping

The Township of Springwater's annual street sweeping operations will commence following the end of winter operations, on municipal roads. Our crews will operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Residents are advised that these efforts are dependent on weather conditions. During this time, we ask the community to minimize road parking. Note: This schedule is subject to change as these efforts are dependent on weather conditions.

Midhurst Development Project

View past and current public notices for the Midhurst Development Project, communicated by the developer in partnership with the Township. For more information on the Midhurst Development Project visit Current Development.

Seasonal load restrictions

The reduced load period in Springwater for the 2026 season begins March 8 and continues until April 28. By-law 2024-033 restricts loads on most Township roads to 5 tonnes per axle. The imposed weight restriction helps protect the structural integrity of our roads during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur.

Entrance permits

Any new or revised entrance to a road requires an entrance permit prior to construction. Township permits cost $109.50 per entrance.

• Entrance permit application for Township roads
• Entrance Permit By-law 2005-38
• Engineering Design Standards and Specifications Manual

Depending on where the road is, you may need to apply for an entrance permit for County roads or an entrance permit for provincial highways through the Ministry of Transportation.

Traffic calming

Our Traffic Calming Policy and Speed Limit Review Policy outline how staff and Council handle traffic calming requests related to public safety. Examples of requests include signage, community safety zones, or speed bumps.

A traffic calming request may be submitted using the online form or by submitting Appendix A of the Traffic Calming Guide.

Driveway culverts and headwalls

Property owners are responsible for the installation, maintenance and replacement of driveway culverts for privately-owned homes and commercial properties.

Streetlights

If you spot a streetlight that isn't working correctly, please report it to the Public Works Department with the address, location and details of the streetlight.

Claims

If you have incurred costs or damages for which you believe the Township of Springwater may be responsible, you may consider your claim through our online reporting tool. In some cases, you are required to place the Township of Springwater on notice within 10 days of the accident.

County of Simcoe Road Projects

To view County of Simcoe road projects, including the construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction or roads, bridge, culverts and roundabouts, visit the dedicated road projects page on the County of Simcoe's website.