Roads & Sidewalks
Essa’s Public Works Department maintains over 258 km of local roads and 29 km of sidewalks within the Township.
Most roads are Township-owned, but some fall under the County of Simcoe or Ministry of Transportation and are maintained by them. These include:
- Highway 89
- County Roads 10, 15, 21, 27, 56, and 90 (Mill Street)
Parking enforcement is handled by Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.
- Notice of Road Closure - 5th Sideroad, Scotch Line & 10th Line
- Notice of Road Closure - 6th Line & 8th Line
- Notice of Road Closure - 30th Sideroad – County Road 56 to 6th Line
- Notice of Road Closure - 10 Sideroad – County Road 15 to Scotch Line
- Notice of Road Closure - 5th Line – Denney Drive/19th Sideroad to 20th Sideroad
- Notice of Road Closure - 25 Sideroad - 5th Line to 6th Line
- Notice of Road Closure - Water Street to Raglan Street starting Monday June 9, 2025
- Road Reconstruction Alert – Simcoe St & Raglan St, Angus
Traffic Calming in Essa
Traffic calming uses physical measures and tools to slow down traffic and improve safety for everyone, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Essa’s Traffic Calming Policy (adopted in 2018) helps:
- Improve neighbourhood safety and livability
- Encourage responsible driving
- Maintain access for emergency services and public transit
If you think your area could benefit, review the policy and submit a Traffic Calming Request Form.
Adopt-a-Road Program
Essa’s Adopt-a-Road Program invites individuals or groups to help keep our roadsides clean. Participants commit to a 3-year agreement, cleaning a 2 km section at least twice a year.
The Township provides signs, safety vests, garbage bags, and collects filled bags after cleanup.
Interested in joining? Contact Public Works at 705-424-9917 ext. 103 or visit the Administration Centre. Thank you for supporting your community!
From March 1 to May 1, reduced load restrictions are in effect to protect Township roads during the spring thaw, as outlined in By-law 2009-42.
Why it matters:
- Roads are weaker as frost and moisture come out of the ground
- Heavy loads can cause damage and costly repairs
How you can help:
- Avoid restricted roads when possible
- Plan construction projects accordingly
- Contact Public Works if an exception is needed
Questions? Call 705-424-9917 ext. 136.
Sidewalks in Essa are used daily for walking, shopping, and exercise. Damage can be caused by tree roots, vehicles, or age.
Help keep sidewalks safe:
- Trim vegetation and tree branches (at least 8 feet above sidewalks)
- Avoid driving on sidewalks
- Report damage to Public Works at 705-424-9917 ext. 103
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Township of Essa
Public Works ext. 103
Phone: 705-424-9917
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302