During the winter, the Municipality will keep the region's roads safe and accessible for everyone by plowing and removing snow. These maintenance activities are prioritized by traffic volume, usage and location.
The classification and priority of roads are:
- Primary Routes: Confederation Way, Franklin Avenue, Mackenzie Boulevard, etc.
- Secondary Routes: School zones, transit routes and main access to neighbourhoods
- Tertiary Routes: Roads that are steep, narrow or have unique features
- Residential Streets: Neighbourhood streets, serviced by the Winter Maintenance Zone program
Download the map of all the roads in Fort McMurray and their classification
Contact information |
If you would like to bring something to the attention of the Municipality's Public Works department, or have questions about snowplowing or removal, contact PULSE. |
Snow plowing |
Snow plowing is when accumulated snow is pushed from the roadway to the side or to the centre of the road to maintain at least one traffic lane in each direction. This process is different than snow removal and since it is not as time consuming as snow removal, it happens more frequently. Snow plowing priorities:
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Snow removal |
Snow removal is the process of loading snow into trucks and hauling it to storage sites. Snow removal is more time consuming and costly than snow plowing, so it happens less frequently. Snow-hauling priorities:
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Highways |
Alberta Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of Highways 63 and 881, including the interchanges accessing the highways. For more information on highways, phone 1-800-390-2242 or follow the province on Twitter at @ABTransComm. |
Sidewalks and pathways |
Keeping our sidewalks clear and safe for pedestrians is a shared responsibility between residents and the Municipality. Sidewalks adjacent to commercial or residential properties are the responsibility of the owners, occupants or tenants and must be cleared within 48 hours after a snow fall. The Municipality will clear snow that has spilled over on sidewalks in active Winter Maintenance Zones while maintenance was occurring. Sidewalks, pathways and trails that border municipal owned land are the responsibility of the RMWB to keep clear and safe. Routes to schools and emergency facilities will be prioritized, followed by sidewalks along primary and secondary routes and then trails. Groups that use the trails throughout the winter assist with grooming duties. |