Roads and Bridges

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Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, for as long as possible, is a key objective for the County.

What we do

• Sweeping
• Snow and ice control (plowing and salting/sanding)
• Engineering, construction and maintenance of County roads and bridges

For roads operations, we divide the County into three maintenance areas: the west end, north end and south end. In the winter, there are four areas for winter control. The west end operates from the Cobourg Depot, and the north and south areas operate from the Morganston Depot.

The County does not look after municipal roadways. Please contact your local municipality for issues with municipal roads.

Asset Management

Each year, we work to maintain and upgrade our 503 kms of road and 110 structures, based on our Asset Management Plan. 

Municipalities across Ontario are facing challenges to fund their infrastructure at levels that ensure sustainability, due to aging assets, increasing renewal needs and pressures from a changing climate and growing population.  

Northumberland County has prepared a comprehensive Asset Management Plan which details information about core infrastructure assets (roads, bridges, large culverts, retaining walls and storm sewers) and how to make the best possible investment decisions.

Construction

We are committed to keeping our roads maintained and safe for all vehicles.

Each year, we identify roads and structures that need maintenance. Extending the life of our roads is a yearly endeavour, once the weather warms up. We maintain our roads with a variety of processes such as crack sealing, microsurfacing and paving. Bridges, culverts and retaining walls also undergo maintenance, renewal or in some cases replacement.

To discover whats planned for this year, please visit our construction page to view a map and list of the current or upcoming road maintenance projects.

Road closures

Half load limits

Half load limits on County roads are in effect from March 1 until we remove the half load signs in mid-late April. Load limits preserve the lifespan of County roads.