Municipality of Bluewater declares significant weather event

Effective December 2, 2024 at 2 p.m.—The Municipality of Bluewater has declared a significant weather event under O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways due to current and forecasted conditions. This declaration will remain in effect until further notice.

During this event, municipal roads and sidewalks are considered to be in a state of repair. Anyone using Bluewater roads is advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use caution if doing so.

This declaration of a significant weather event is not notice of road closures. It is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, extreme caution is to be observed when travelling on roads owned and maintained by the Municipality of Bluewater. Roads Department staff continue to perform winter maintenance. However, current conditions warrant caution and users are reminded that it may take longer than usual to bring the roads and sidewalks back to a state of repair.