Keeping Roads Clean and Safe

Street Sweeping

Over the past couple of weeks, you may have seen street sweeping equipment in some neighborhoods as staff have been testing equipment and finalizing operational plans in preparation of the spring cleanup of the transportation network. This week, City crews will begin street sweeping some arterial roads (weather permitting) and cleaning up sidewalks, bus stops, and medians throughout the city using sidewalk sweepers, leaf blowers, and hand brooms.

In some neighbourhoods that support continuous on-street parking year-round, the City completes what is known as concentrated street sweeping. Concentrated street sweeping operations are an important and necessary requirement in these neighbourhoods to efficiently move through the streets. Parking restrictions are in effect in neighbourhoods where concentrated street sweeping is underway. Residents are required to move their cars to allow street sweeping operations to be completed, and signage will be posted to alert residents when these operations are scheduled to take place.

Potholes

Crews continue their work on temporary pothole repairs. Since January, pothole crews have been working on temporary repairs, over 700 crews have been assigned and filled over 46,900 potholes. This is an increase of 30% compared to last year where the number of potholes filled between January 1 and March 18, 2023, was 35,983.  

For residents wishing to report a pothole, a service request can be created online by clicking here.

Temporary Traffic Calming Measures

Temporary Traffic Calming (“TTC”) measures are used throughout the city to prevent speeding and keep our streets safe. Traffic specialists at the city closely monitor problematic areas with the help of my office.

Read more about these efforts and the locations of proposed measure by clicking here.

If you are concerned about speeding in a particular area, it is encouraged that you call 3-1-1 or email 311@ottawa.ca to report the problem.