The City of Sault Ste. Marie provides a safe and efficient road network for the movement of people and products within and outside the City. Each year, City staff and contractors perform road maintenance and infrastructure improvements (roads, bridges, watermains, sewers, etc.) to keep our infrastructure in good condition. This includes:
- Asphalt resurfacing.
- Road reconstruction, including underground watermain and sewer replacement as required.
- Pothole repair, crack sealing, shoulder care, guiderail, and washout repairs to ensure the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s roadways are well-maintained.
- Installing signage, street lighting, traffic signals and pavement markings to keep everyone on track.
- During the winter, plowing, salting, sanding and other maintenance keeps the roads as safe as possible.
- Following the winter season, bridge and culvert maintenance and/or reconstruction, road sweeping and other maintenance ensures the infrastructure remains in good working condition.
- Other activates include roadside mowing, tree trimming and more.
Driving through construction work zones
Construction zones are implemented to allow road improvements to be completed while considering the safety of workers, pedestrians, and drivers.
- Be patient.
- Be aware of construction zones and the safety of workers. Consider taking alternative routes.
- Drive defensively. Expect the unexpected; road surface patterns change frequently in work zones. Anticipate detours and stops.
- Obey all signs—Road signs share important information that warns motorists or provides essential information about the construction zone ahead, traffic conditions, and road closures or detours.
- Pay attention – Don’t be distracted by the radio or cell phones, and don’t eat or drink while driving.
- Watch for workers, new signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, or uneven pavement.
- Slow down – Always drive at the posted reduced speed limit in work zones. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you, sudden stops are common in construction zones.
Did you know?
Fines are doubled for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present. You can be fined up to $600 (or more), lose four demerit points or even have your license suspended or vehicle impounded for not obeying the signs or a traffic control person.