The Township is currently receiving heavy call volumes due to the damage from the ice storm. Please refer to the News on the homepage of our website for daily updates. Staff will return calls for other public works related issues within 2 business days. We recognize the challenges that these heavy snow conditions have created, and we appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work to address them.
The Township of Brock is responsible for maintaining municipal roadways, parking regulations, issuing road occupancy permits and roadway entrance permits. Review the Traffic By-law for a full list of road, parking and driving regulations.
Streetlights
If you notice a streetlight in need of repair, please report this issue today. It will take approximately five to ten business days for us to respond to your request.
Contact us to request a new streetlight. Review our Streetlighting Policy to learn more about how to request a new streetlight.
Road Construction and Closure Notices
- The Beaver River Bridge, which connects Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15) over the Beaver River, located in the community of Beaverton is closed.
- Regional Road 13 from 732 meters east of Lakeridge to 810 meters west of Sideroad 17 in Brock is closed until December 2024.
- Regional Road 12 (Cameron Street west) from King Street South to Ann Street North - Lane Restrictions September 16, 2024 to October 19, 2024, Day time only.
Rural Road Rehabilitation Project
In 2023 the Township of Brock implemented the Rural Road Rehabilitation project based on results from the 2018 Road Needs Study. This work is focused on the Double Surface Treated roads that are failing and need repair. For more information please review the detailed Road Rehabilitation and Forecast Report.
- Phase I Sections: (Completed 2023)
- Concession Road 14
- Concession Road 11
- Concession Road 13
- Phase II Sections: (In progress 2024)
- Concession Road 14
- Concession Road 11
- Simcoe Street/Townline
Weight Restrictions
Please be advised that half load restrictions are now in effect.
Half-load restrictions are typically in place during the spring season when the frost begins to lift from the roads leaving them vulnerable. When half-load restrictions are in effect, signs will indicate the road is off limits to vehicles exceeding 5 tonnes per axle or vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms. These restrictions are necessary to protect the roads from damage.
Why are there weight restrictions?
In the spring, as frost comes out of the ground and moisture comes out of the road bed, roads become softer and weaker. Heavy loads on the roads cause them to sink and break apart, which can lead to permanent damage. Half-load restrictions are put in place to protect our roads and road beds from being damaged and reduces the need of having to re-build a road after every spring thaw.
Please note passenger vehicles are exempt from this restriction.
Information on half load restrictions on Regional Roads is available on the Durham Region website.
View our road closures and construction notices newsfeed for a complete list of road closures in the Township of Brock.
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Road Maintenance
The Township of Brock offers both winter maintenance and summer maintenance programs to help keep our roads safe for residents and visitors alike.
Adopt-A-Road Program
Are you interested in giving back to your community? Take part in our adopt-a-road program. Contact us to get started today!
Through this program, your group will volunteer to clean up a section of Township road. You will be responsible for picking up litter and debris at least twice per year. After completing the second clean-up we will put up a sign on your section of the road to acknowledge your work.
We will provide garbage bags and will pick up the garbage bags from the side of the road. We can also loan a safety training video and safety vests as required.
Roadside Memorial Policy
Brock Township has passed a resolution for “Roadside Memorials”. The policy shall attempt to allow the grieving process to proceed, while addressing the Township of Brock’s primary legal obligation and responsibility of keeping our roadways safe at all times.