Our road network is monitored and assessed regularly. Every year we complete regular maintenance and repairs to restore roads, sidewalks and crosswalks in our community. The maintenance season generally begins in April and runs through October. Most of the work is usually completed in the summer.
Our Roads crews have several responsibilities, including:
- crack sealing
- crosswalk, curb and parking lot painting
- line painting
- manhole repairs
- pothole and asphalt repairs
- road and alley repairs
- sidewalk replacements
- solar-powered crosswalk installation
- storm sewer maintenance
- street sweeping
Crack sealing
Crack sealing is a preventative measure that fills road cracks caused by temperature fluctuations. If they aren’t filled, these cracks will continue to grow and start to affect the structural integrity of our roads. When work is taking place, the area may be dusty as the cracks will be blown out before they are filled. Material is applied to limit spreading of the sealant. Please stay back from the equipment and workers and obey signs.
Line painting
We refresh the line painting on Cochrane’s roads on an ongoing basis, typically in the summer months. To reduce disruptions, the work is completed at night, when traffic is minimal.
Please stay back from the line painting equipment and avoid driving on fresh lines to prevent paint from getting on your vehicle. If you do get paint on your vehicle, we recommend washing it with hot water at a pressurized car wash as soon as possible. The Town of Cochrane provides this information as a courtesy only and does not accept any responsibility for its use.
Sidewalk and curb repairs
Cochrane’s sidewalks and curbs are repaired as needed, and large repairs are built into the annual budget. This important work ensures Cochrane’s sidewalks are safe and ready for summer. Please obey barricades and signs when work is underway.
See something that requires repair? Please submit an operations request.