The Public Works, Infrastructure & Engineering Services department is reminding local residents to not plant in municipal right-of-ways.
“As we get closer to planting season, the Chatham-Kent Road Authority would like to remind residents to ensure that they are not planting vegetation in municipal right of ways,” Public Works, Infrastructure & Engineering Services officials said in a media release.
“As plant life grows taller and fuller throughout the season, it can obstruct visibility as motorists approach intersections. Planting on municipal right of ways close to the roadside ditches can also cause drainage and erosion problems.”
Public Works, Infrastructure & Engineering Services officials say the Municipality will not be held responsible for damage or loss to vegetation planted on a municipal right of way.
“If you are unsure whether you are encroaching on the municipal right-of-way, please call 519-360-1998, and staff will provide you with accurate property lines.”
Public Works, Infrastructure & Engineering Services officials are also reminding motorists to drive carefully on roads across the Municipality, taking extra care where there is mud on the roads.
“Under the Highway Traffic Act, farmers and contractors have a legal obligation to ensure their vehicles are cleared of any mud or debris before entering the public highway,” officials say.
“However, excess mud can be a danger to cars, motorbikes and cyclists, particularly in wet conditions like we’ve had recently, changing the way a vehicle handles, potentially causing skidding.”
