Peel's
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FAQ | Related Information
Peel is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 1578 lane kilometres of arterial roads (Regional Roads).
For Regional Road snow removal information, view our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Roads division.
For residential streets and non Regional-roads, visit your local cities' website:
The Region of Peel provides a high level of service for winter control including a 24-hour immediate response bare pavement policy.
Anti-icing Procedures
Peel utilizes rock sodium chloride (road salt) and washed sand with the addition of pre-wetting technology for anti-icing objectives.
Peel is conducting research into the use of alternative anti-icing chemicals and is constantly evaluating initiatives to reduce the amount of salt needed to maintain a safe bare pavement policy.
Peel and the area municipalities are collaborating on road maintenance activities to provide efficient, effective use of services for the citizens of Peel and the traveling public.
Other Winter Roads Safety Processes
The Region of Peel asks farmers in Peel with properties next to Regional roads to allow the Region to utilize their corn crop as natural snow fences during the winter months in an effort to increase road safety.
Presently, the Region of Peel uses the services of World Weather Watch to access advanced information on weather monitoring, forecasting and warnings.
Find Out The Weather Conditions In Your Area
For information on service in your area, call:
905-791-7800, ext. 4409