Street & Sidewalk Maintenance

Street Maintenance

The Public Works Department maintains City street surfaces. Every year, a number of City streets undergo routine maintenance as part of the City's pavement management program. 

Asphalt pavement patching is carried out in spring, summer and fall seasons. Street crack filling is carried out on various roads to extend the life of the asphalt surface. Sealing the cracks helps prevent moisture infiltration under the asphalt and extending the life of the asphalt.  When water infiltrates cracks in the spring, it leads to freezing and expansion, which eventually leads to a pothole.

Gravel roads and backlanes are graded and gravel is added as required.  A dust control suppressant is applied to high traffic gravel roads when traffic volumes meet specific criteria. 

Requests for street repairs and maintenance or concerns about specific maintenance projects should be forwarded to the Public Works Department. 

Street Sweeping

The Public Works Department is responsible for general sweeping of City streets. Each spring, from mid-April to the end of May, streets and boulevards are swept to remove winter sand buildup and litter. 

The cleanup of broken glass and debris from accidents is the responsibility of the vehicle operator involved or the operator that tows the vehicle(s). 

The cleanup of mud and gravel from construction is the responsibility of the contractor(s) and developer(s).

Requests for street sweeping should be directed to the Public Works Department which will then take action as required.

Sidewalk and Curb Repairs

The public sidewalks on street right-of-ways and in Steinbach parks are maintained by the City. Driveways that cross the sidewalk are the responsibility of the property owner. 

Residents wishing to report broken or deteriorated sidewalks or curbs can contact the Public Works Department.

Debris in Roadways

Major items of debris in streets and roadways that are obstructing traffic or creating a dangerous situation will be removed by the Public Works Department.  

The City is responsible for clean up and removal of downed tree limbs and other debris from major storms only when the tree is located on City property or right-of-way. Privately-owned trees which fall into the street will be pushed out of the street by Public Works Department personnel in order to allow traffic to flow. For removal/disposal of private trees, please contact a third-party company.

Debris in streets and roadways should be reported to the Public Works Department which will take appropriate action to clear the obstruction.  For after-hours emergencies, contact the local RCMP detachment dispatcher at 204-326-1234.

Snow Removal

Drainage on Streets and Roads

The Public Works Department is responsible for ensuring that drainage on public streets and roadways is maintained and that catch basins and public drainage ways are clear of obstructions which may cause water to backup or cause flooding.  If necessary, provisions will be made to temporarily close streets and roadways until the water recedes. 

Persons should contact the Public Works Department during normal business hours for drainage problems on public streets and roadways. For after-hours emergencies, contact the Public Works Department Manager at 204-346-6215.