Municipal 511
Current Information
The Municipality of Hastings Highlands' Operations Manager has declared a Significant Weather Event in accordance with Section 16.9 of the Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
Declaration Start Date: March 10, 2026 Time: 11:59p.m.
Reasons for Declaration of Event:
Environment Canada has issued an alert for Central Ontario in respect of a significant weather event commencing on Wednesday March 11, 2026, with freezing rain, heavy rain, and hazardous travel conditions on all roads expected to impact the region.
Because of this, the Municipality of Hastings Highlands is declaring a Significant Weather Event under which the Municipality will be exempt from Provincial service levels for winter maintenance.
Ontario Regulation 239/02 defines a Significant Weather Event as an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality.
It may take longer than usual to clear Municipal roads, and sidewalks.
The Municipality of Hastings Highlands encourages all residents on the roads and sidewalks to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel for the duration of the Significant Weather Event.
This declaration will be cancelled as soon as roadways are deemed safe.
DECLARATION OF SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT
As a result of this warning, the Hastings Highlands Centre and Municipal Office will be CLOSED Wednesday March 11, 2026.
The safety of our stakeholders and team members remains our priority.
Staff will be working remotely and are available by email and through the Customer Service Request platform.
Municipal Office Closure Notice
Note – All Waste Sites will be CLOSED on Wednesday March 11, 2026.
Phone: 613-338-2811
After Hours Emergency # 1-888-408-5143
Waste Site Hours and Locations
Highway 62 - Load Restriction Notice 2026
Effective March 1, 2026
Pursuant to Bylaw 2012-089, half-load restrictions will be IN EFFECT on Highway 62 from ANAF Road to the east boundary of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands, starting on March 1, 2026. They will remain in effect until May 1, 2026.
The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the highway, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. Enforcement will be in place throughout the duration of the restrictions.
For more information or specific inquiries, please contact the Municipality of Hastings Highlands Operations Department.
Load Restriction Notice - 2026
Effective March 9, 2026
Pursuant to Bylaw 2020-030 the REDUCED LOAD RESTRICTION PERIOD shall be IN EFFECT starting March 9th for ALL PORTIONS OF ALL HIGHWAYS, save and except Hastings Highlands Road 62, under the jurisdiction of the Council and the Corporation of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the highway, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. Any deviations to this must strictly adhere to the exceptions under the Highway Traffic Act.
For more information or specific inquiries, please contact the Municipality of Hastings Highlands Operations Department.