Town responds to surface water creating icy conditions at Emily Street underpass

UPDATE - Monday, February 25, 2019
Public Works confirmed operation of local Emily Street sub drains last week. All were found to be operating correctly. In order to collect surface water, additional targeted surface drainage inlets will be installed in coming weeks (weather pending). Until these works are completed crews will continue to apply de-icing material and scrape ice build-up when possible.

Public Works is continuing to monitor road conditions near the Emily Street underpass due to ongoing reports and observations of surface water creating ice in the area.

Staff are frequently applying de-icing material and scraping the road surface to improve conditions.

The Town is investigating the source of the surface water in the immediate area. An inspection of local sub drainage systems in the area is scheduled for next week (February 4 to 8). Traffic control measures will be in effect when the inspection occurs.

Questions about road maintenance can be directed to:

Jed Kelly
Director of Public Works
519-284-2340, ext. 244
jkelly@town.stmarys.on.ca

Jeff Wolfe
Asset Management/Engineering Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 397
jwolfe@town.stmarys.on.ca

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Contact

Stacey Wheal | Corporate Communications Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 429 | swheal@town.stmarys.on.ca