The City of Peterborough’s winter operations team will be busy over the next few days following the season’s first significant snowfall over the weekend. The City says crews remain on standby around the clock to keep roads, sidewalks and trails safe through the months ahead.
Winter maintenance follows provincial standards and a priority system that sends plows to the city’s busiest roads first, including major routes, transit corridors and roads serving the hospital. Residential streets are cleared once the main routes are safe.
The City maintains 978 kilometres of roads with 16 plow routes, supported by graders, loaders, backhoes and sanding units. Crews also clear 450 kilometres of sidewalks, 40 kilometres of trails, 650 bus stops and provide winter service for 28 municipal parking lots.
Downtown snowbank removal continues as conditions require. “No Parking” signs are posted in advance to allow equipment to work through the area.
Parking rules also change through the winter. During active snow-clearing operations — typically between midnight and 8 a.m. — parking is not permitted on any city street. The fine is $80 and vehicles may be towed. Free overnight parking is available at all municipal lots and both parking garages.
Seasonal overnight restrictions begin December 1, prohibiting street parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. until April 1. The fine for violating the seasonal ban is $35.
The City may declare a Significant Weather Event during severe conditions, extending snow-clearing timelines and signalling that roads may not meet normal maintenance standards.
Residents are urged to use caution and avoid non-essential travel when such declarations are in effect.
More information and ongoing updates are available at peterborough.ca/snow, through email subscriptions at peterborough.ca/subscribe, and via local news outlets.
