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Winter road and sidewalk clearing in Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. Maple Ridge keeps primary roads clear before moving to secondary routes after snowfall stops. Residents clear sidewalks
Key information
Maple Ridge keeps primary roads clear before moving to secondary routes after snowfall stops. Residents clear sidewalks beside their homes. The city’s Snow Angel recognition program does not arrange a volunteer for each household.
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Seven route zones and priorities
Primary roads are chosen for emergency facilities, transit, traffic volume and exclusive access to large neighbourhoods. Crews keep working on those routes during snowfall. Secondary school and public-facility access follows once the snow stops.
The complete seven-zone list is shown below. Zone descriptions identify the general area, not every road’s service level. Use the linked PDF maps for actual primary and secondary roads.
Different road owners
City crews handle municipal routes. Provincial and TransLink contractors handle Lougheed Highway, Golden Ears Way to 210 Street and Golden Ears Bridge. Report those routes to Mainroad at 604-271-0337.
Residents clear property-side sidewalks. Businesses clear entrances, lots and adjacent sidewalks. School District 42 clears its facilities, parking lots and sidewalks.
Tracker and neighbour help
The Snow Plow Tracker uses vehicle transponders during an event. Positions are approximate, and a truck travelling over a cleared road may be returning for fuel, salt, sand or brine. A location dot is not a promise a nearby street was serviced.
Snow Angels depends on neighbours helping neighbours; the city recognizes helpers but does not arrange matches. Maple Ridge Community Services at 604-467-6911 may have volunteers. Municipal dispatch is available at 604-463-9581.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 272/280 streets, south of Dewdney Trunk Road |
| Zone 2 | 240/268 streets, south of Dewdney Trunk Road |
| Zone 3 | 222 Street/Haney Bypass to 240 Street and River Road, south of Dewdney |
| Zone 4 | Pitt Meadows border south from Maple Meadows Way to River Road/222 Street |
| Zone 5 | Pitt Meadows border north to 138 Avenue/Foreman and 132 Avenue/Fern |
| Zone 6 | Rock Ridge and Silver Valley, Foreman/132 Avenue/Fern |
| Zone 7 | 248 Street/Alouette Road to 287 Street, north of Dewdney |
Steps to follow
- Find your zone
Read the complete route map for the street category.
- Clear your responsibility
Sidewalk, business or school responsibilities differ.
- Contact the road owner
Use city dispatch or Mainroad as appropriate.
Useful questions and answers
Which roads come first?
Primary routes serving emergency, transit, busy roads and exclusive neighbourhood access.
When do secondary routes begin?
After snowfall stops, following primary-route work.
How many snow zones does the city list?
Seven.
Does the tracker mark exact vehicle position?
No. The city warns positions may be approximate.
Why might a plow cross an already completed road?
It may be replenishing fuel, salt, sand or brine.
Who clears a sidewalk outside a home?
The resident is responsible for the property-side sidewalk.
Who clears school property?
School District 42 clears its facilities, lots and sidewalks.
Who receives a Golden Ears Bridge snow concern?
Mainroad at 604-271-0337, as directed by the city page.
Does the city match every Snow Angel volunteer?
No. It recognizes neighbour help but does not arrange it.
What is municipal snow dispatch’s number?
604-463-9581, listed as a 24-hour dispatch contact.