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Snow clearing priorities and reports in Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Moncton plows busy streets before lower-volume residential streets. Provincial crews handle Wheeler Boulevard, the Trans
Key information
Moncton plows busy streets before lower-volume residential streets. Provincial crews handle Wheeler Boulevard, the Trans-Canada Highway and roads in the former Local Service District areas joined in 2023. Report municipal urgent concerns on 506-853-3333.
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Street and sidewalk priorities
Priority 1 covers 526 lane-kilometres, including busy roads such as Main, Mountain and Vaughan Harvey, plus specified secondary routes. Crews begin busy-road plowing after 5 cm.
Priority 2 covers 586 lane-kilometres of streets with fewer than 5,000 vehicles per day. Contractors help residential clearing after 5-8 cm. Sidewalks have three priorities, with school and hospital zones first; not every route has both sides cleared.
Correct road owner and weather expectations
Wheeler Boulevard and the Trans-Canada Highway are provincial. The province also continues to service roads in the former Local Service District areas that joined Moncton in 2023. Call 1-833-384-4111 for those snow concerns.
A second major snowfall can send crews back to hills and heavily used streets before residential work finishes. Plows may pass repeatedly, so waiting until their work is finished can reduce repeat driveway shovelling.
Snow storage, waste and damage
Do not push driveway snow onto streets or sidewalks. Do not leave waste on a snowbank or sidewalk; use a cleared curbside spot so crews can collect safely.
Report plow lawn damage using Report an Issue; the city records it for spring repair. A vehicle towed during a parking ban can be located with RCMP assistance on 506-857-2400.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Priority 1 network | 526 lane-km;busy-road start after 5 cm |
| Priority 2 network | 586 lane-km;residential start after 5-8 cm |
| Sidewalk first priority | Schools and hospitals |
| Provincial snow issues | 1-833-384-4111 |
| Urgent municipal dispatch | 506-853-3333 |
Compare the numbers
- Priority 1526 lane-km
- Priority 2586 lane-km
Steps to follow
- Identify road owner
City and province handle different routes.
- Check priority and alerts
Expect emergency/busy-road work first.
- Report exact location
Use municipal dispatch or provincial contact.
Useful questions and answers
Are lane-kilometres the same as street length?
No. They measure the combined length of lanes, not just road centreline.
When do busy-road crews begin?
After 5 cm of snow according to the city page.
When do residential contractors begin?
After 5-8 cm.
Which sidewalk areas come first?
School and hospital zones.
Does Moncton plow Wheeler Boulevard?
No. It is provincial.
Who handles former Local Service District roads added in 2023?
The provincial government continues that road service.
Why can a main road be plowed again before my street?
New major snow resets attention to hills and high-traffic roads.
Can waste go on top of a snowbank?
No. It will not be collected there.
How do I report lawn damage?
Use the city Report an Issue form for the spring repair record.
How do I locate a car towed under a parking ban?
Call RCMP on 506-857-2400.