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Regional street cleaning crews preparing to clean hundreds of kilometres of roads this spring
March 19, 2026
As the winter season draws to a close, Niagara Region Road Operations staff are beginning preparations to deploy a number of annual spring road maintenance programs that involve cleaning and sweeping more than 800 kms of Regional roads across Niagara.
Crews use various methods to clear roads of all of kinds of debris and material that accumulate on the vast road network, including:
- Street sweeping
- Litter and winter debris removal
- Boulevard restoration
- Snow fence removal
- Bridge washing
These important tasks help clean up what winter leaves behind, such as loose gravel and sand, and prepare Niagara's Regional roads for the busy, active spring and summer seasons.
Motorists may notice a more winter debris on roads than usual and the clean-up process may take longer than normal. Motorists are encouraged to have extra patience while this work is underway. For road users, particularly motorcyclists and bicyclists, be aware and remain alert; loose debris can be a hazard and cause you to lose traction.
Road Operations staff will be out working hard to get Niagara’s roads cleaned up as quickly and safely as possible. When you see maintenance crews on the road, you are encouraged to:
- Slow down
- Give crews space
- Follow posted signage
“Every spring, our Regional Road Operations team implements a coordinated plan to diligently clean and sweep the hundreds of kilometres of roads maintained by the Region over the course of several weeks,” said Frank Tassone, Director of Transportation Services. “Spring maintenance plays a critical role in keeping our vast Regional road network safe and operating as efficiently as possible. Safety is our top priority, and roadway cleaning is one of many strategies we use to support that commitment. Following a particularly harsh winter, crews may be on the roads longer than usual clearing debris and other material on roads. We encourage residents to respect these active work areas as staff work diligently to prepare the network so all road users, including drivers, motorcyclists and bicyclists, can navigate the open spaces safely across Niagara. Through various programs such as annual spring road maintenance, we remain committed to our overall goal of creating a safe road network that efficiently moves people and goods throughout the region.”
To learn more about how Niagara Region is making the Regional road network safer for all communities, visit Roads in Niagara - Niagara Region, Ontario.
Media contact
Jason Misner
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
905-980-6000 ext. 3250
jason.misner@niagararegion.ca
