Winter maintenance preparations underway in Gravenhurst and Revelstoke

Municipalities and contractors in Gravenhurst and Revelstoke are preparing for the upcoming winter season to ensure road and sidewalk safety.

In Gravenhurst, the director of infrastructure services, Andrew Stacey, stated that teams and equipment are ready to maintain over 70 kilometres of asphalt roads, 63 kilometres of gravel roads, and 24 kilometres of sidewalks. The town has implemented a winter parking bylaw effective November 1, prohibiting overnight parking on municipal roads from midnight to 7 a.m. to prevent interference with snow removal operations.

In Revelstoke, Emcon Services is preparing for winter operations with a maintenance budget of approximately $1.5 billion. The contractor manages various road classifications, prioritizing the Trans-Canada Highway as a Class A road. Operations involve collaboration with Parks Canada, particularly regarding seasonal maintenance responsibilities on Highway 1 near Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park. Recent infrastructure updates include repairs to a section of Highway 1 near Victor Lake and reinforcements to the Greeley Creek bridge.