Roads and Bridges
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.
Albert Street, Hastings |
From Bridge Street to Peterborough County boundary |
County Road 8 |
From Burnbrae Road to Hastings County boundary |
County Road 9 |
From Durham Region boundary to County Road 45 |
County Road 10 |
From County Road 2 to Peterborough County boundary |
County Road 15 |
From County Road 45 to County Road 18 |
County Road 18 |
From Highway 401 to County Road 45 |
County Road 21 |
From County Road 25 to County Road 30 |
County Road 23 |
From Academy Hill Road to County Road 22 |
County Road 24 |
From County Road 45 to County Road 25 |
County Road 25 |
from County Road 22 to County Road 45 |
County Road 26 |
From County Road 30 to County Road 41 |
County Road 27 |
From County Road 25 to County Road 30 |
County Road 29 |
From County Road 45 to Percy Boom Road |
County Road 31 |
From King Street West to Lakeport West limit |
County Road 33 |
From County Road 45 to 7th Line Road |
County Road 35 |
From County Road 25 to County Road 30 |
County Road 38 |
From 180 m east of Major Street to Hastings County boundary |
County Road 41 |
From County Road 30 to Quinte West boundary |
County Road 50 |
From Nelson Street to Peterborough County boundary |
County Road 64 |
From Harbour Street to Quinte West Boundary |
County Road 65 |
From County Road 2 to County Road 9 |