Roads
Prince Edward County’s Operations Department’s Roads Division oversees upkeep and maintenance of nearly 1,100 kilometres of roads. The Municipality maintains all roads in Prince Edward County year-round with the exception of seasonal roads, private lanes and provincially owned highways, being Highway 62 and part of Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33). The roads are patrolled around the clock to identify and fix temporary road hazards such as downed trees, branches, snow, snow drifts, icy conditions, and more.
Road Construction and Closures
From time to time, planned or emergency construction may result in partial or complete closures of County roads. In extreme and prolonged winter weather conditions, roads may also be closed for public safety.
To view the latest postings about road construction, closures, and any other service disruptions, visit our Construction, Closures, and Service Disruptions page.
Street Lights and Traffic Lights
To report a burnt out street light or an issue with a traffic light, please contact our Customer Service Desk.
Road Signage
Fingerboard signs provide directional guidance to motorists. If you are interested in purchasing a Fingerboard Sign to be erected to direct motorists to your business, please review the guidelines and criteria in the Fingerboard Sign Policy, then complete and submit a Fingerboard Sign Application.
Road Permits
When working on municipal property (including roads, sidewalks and ditches), a permit is required. The following types of permits are available at the cost outlined in the Prince Edward County Fees Schedule. The following permits are coordinated by the Operations Department:
- Special Event Road Occupancy Permit: Required for special events, such as parades or athletic events, requiring partial or full road closure, traffic disruption, etc.
- Oversized Load Permit: Required when the dimensions or weight of a vehicle(s) exceeds the normal limits permitted by legislation. Oversized load Permits can be obtained for a single trip (Single Trip Oversized Load Application) or on an annual basis (Annual Oversized Load Permit Application). For more information, review Specification for Oversized Load Permits.
For other road occupancy and right of way permits, please visit the Engineering Section of our website.