Spring has arrived in Strathroy-Caradoc, and street sweeping is now underway across the municipality. Public Works crews are working to keep roads clean and safe for residents and visitors.
Street sweeping helps remove dirt, debris, and loose gravel, which improves road safety and reduces hazards for drivers. It also prevents leaves and litter from entering storm drains and local waterways, helping protect the environment.
In Strathroy, two street sweeping machines operate three days a week. The program follows a yearly rotation of zones, with Zone 2 starting first this year. Smaller communities, including Mount Brydges, Campbellvale, Melbourne, and Delaware West, are swept on a rotating weekly schedule. Each full round of sweeping takes about two months, after which crews begin again to ensure streets stay clean.
Street sweeping usually starts in early spring when temperatures are above freezing and snow or ice has cleared.
Public Works thanks the community for their patience as they work to keep the roads clean, safe, and welcoming this spring.
Written by: Kimberly Milhomens
(Photo: Strathroy-Caradoc)
