Brazeau County will maintain municipal roads in a safe and passable condition. Winter road maintenance services are not intended to eliminate all hazardous conditions at all times, but rather intended to assist vehicles which are properly equipped for winter driving while being operated in a manner consistent with good winter driving practices.
Snow Removal Policy Standards:
Priority Level | Description | Time to Clear† | Snowfall Depth†† |
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Priority 1 | Paved Roadways | 8 hours | 1-3 cm |
Priority 2 | Gravel Roadways | 72 hours | 10 cm of accumulation |
Priority 3 | Subdivisions and Hamlets | 5 days | 10 cm of accumulation |
Priority 4 | Community halls/sidewalks and private driveways | Upon request | 10 cm of accumulation‡ |
† Time frame dependent on snowfall/wind event ending and ice control not being required.
†† Snowplows and graders may be deployed prior to the threshold being met. It is the Maintenance Supervisor and early watch personnel’s discretion on whether the threshold is met.
‡ Subject to Priority 1 & 2 being completed.