 My boulevard has been dug up. Who is responsible for restoring it to its original state? |
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| How does the City decide which City roads will be under construction this year? |
Many factors determine which roads will be under construction, including:
- Analyzing the quality of the road surface, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, medians and other parts of the City's right of way.
- Analyzing the condition of the Region of Peel’s infrastructure within the City’s right-of-way. For example, does the Region need to upgrade or repair its watermains and sanitary sewers?
- Studying traffic patterns.
- Determining the environmental impact of the construction.
- Buying land to expand upon.
- Addressing citizen requests.
- Ensuring other agencies, such as the Region of Peel or Hydro One Brampton, have not scheduled work that will conflict with the City’s plans.
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| I would like to widen my driveway at the same time as road construction. Can I do this? |
The City may be able to incorporate the widening of your driveway into road construction work. The following steps must be undertaken:
- Residents must first complete an Application to Widen Driveway/Cut Municipal Curb form.
- The application will be circulated for review to the Works & Transportation Department and then to the Zoning Department for approval on the maximum allowable widening on your property.
- Upon approval, the resident holds the responsibility of having to pay for the work.
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| Who do I contact about road construction in Brampton? |
- For local residential streets and most major arterial roads, contact the City of Brampton’s Works & Transportation Department at 905-874-2500 (TTY for hearing impaired 905-874-2130).
- For Regional Roads, such as Bovaird Drive and Dixie Road, contact the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800.
- For Highway 410, contact the Ministry of Transportation at 416-235-4689.
- For the 407 ETR (Express Toll Route), contact 1-888-407-0407.
- For privately owned streets, such as those owned by condominium corporations, contact the condominium corporation management.
If you have more questions, please contact Works & Transportation at 905-874-2500 (TTY for hearing impaired 905-874-2130) or e-mail us. Or visit us at the Flower City Community Campus - 8850 McLaughlin Road, Unit 2.
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| How long does road-resurfacing construction take to complete? |
The length of time to complete depends on the work being done.
- Streets being repaved as part of the Road Resurfacing Program are usually completed within five to six weeks of the initial start date.
- Minor repairs, such as potholes and sidewalk/curb maintenance, are completed between April and October of each year. Contact us at 905-874-2500 (TTY for hearing impaired 905-874-2130) if you know of a damaged section of curb or sidewalk that requires repair.
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| What steps must be undertaken to complete a major road construction project such as road widening or bridge overpass/underpass? |
The Engineering & Construction Division is responsible for the management of major road construction projects. This section has a 10 Year Capital Plan with projects they plan to undertake. The projects and timing for implementation have been identified in the City’s Transportation and Transit Master Plan. Projects within this plan move through the following stages:
- The City must complete a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the impact of the construction project on the social, cultural and natural environment. The EA can take approximately one year and involve public notification and participation.
- City staff draft Detailed Design Drawings, which include technical specifications for construction projects. The detail design can take up to one year to complete.
- The City buys land for widening the right-of-way.
- The City tenders construction to a contractor who will then begin work on the project.
- Utility relocations are undertaken as required.
- Road construction is completed.
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| Who is responsible for road construction in new subdivisions? |
Any construction and maintenance of a road in a new subdivision is the responsibility of the developer prior to assumption. However, the Development Construction section in the Works & Transportation Department supervises the construction of new subdivisions to ensure that roads, storm sewers and lot grading are performed in accordance to the approved drawings and to the City’s and the Province’s standards. |
| How will I be notified if road construction will take place on my street? |
The City will inform Residents that road construction is occurring on their street before work begins by:
- Delivering a Notice of Construction Letter by hand.
- Posting construction project signs at the limits of the project.
- Leaving "doorknockers" (flyers) on your front door to notify you that work is underway or complete.
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| How are potholes formed? |
A combination of pavement fatigue, poor soil and moisture combine to cause potholes. They form most often in the spring during repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Water enters through cracks in the pavement and from the sides of the road, and is trapped. When the water freezes, it expands, and after it thaws, it leaves a void where the water was once before. Continuous freezing and thawing causes the pavement to break into pieces and when traffic loosens the pieces, a pothole results.
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| Will my road be closed due to road construction? |
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To ensure safety on our roads, some road construction projects require us to close roads or provide local traffic access only.
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If the work will restrict access to your driveway, you may park your vehicle on nearby side streets with permission. For permission to park on the street, contact Parking Enforcement at 905-874-2404.
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| Where can I find status updates on road construction projects in Brampton? |
Projects listed on the Roads & Traffic home page are updated daily as construction projects change. Information related to road construction provided on Road Works includes:
- Bridge Rehabilitation
- Environmental Assessments
- Future Construction Projects Currently in the design phase
- Grade Separations - Bridge Overpasses or Underpasses
- Intersection Improvements
- Road Resurfacing Projects
- Road Widening Projects
- New Sidewalk Construction
- Street Lighting Upgrades
- Traffic Signal Installations
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| Where can I find road construction tender information? |
Tenders for road construction projects are the responsibility of the Department of Finance’s Purchasing Division. For road construction tenders that are currently advertised, check your area newspaper or click here to visit the Purchasing Department’s website. |
| Who is responsible for water works projects in Brampton? |
- The City of Brampton’s Works & Transportation Department is responsible for any construction or maintenance of storm sewers/catch basins that allow surface water to drain from roadways and private property.
- The Region of Peel is responsible for:
- Watermain construction for the supply of drinking water.
- Sanitary sewer construction on the sewer mains that takes away toilet waste.
- Fire hydrant repairs and maintenance.
- Contact the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800 or visit www.peelregion.ca/pw/water
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