Snow Removal

Snow Removal

When winter weather hits, our dedicated road crews work around the clock to clear snow and spread salt until all roads are safe and passable.

Keep in mind that continuing snow and wind, extremely low temperatures, and ice that intermittently melts and refreezes can extend the time it takes to complete a route.

During storms, our priority is to clear major streets and thoroughfares first, including bridges, hills and steep inclines (including those in residential areas), and school zones. Once these critical areas are addressed, we focus on neighborhood streets, and then we move to cul-de-sacs and dead-ends.

Snow Removal Priorities

Snow removal is prioritized in this manner:

1. Major roads, such as Miamisburg-Centerville (Route 725), Route 48, Lyons, Marshall, etc.

2. Bridges

3. Steep hills, such as Rahn, Munger, Brittany Hills, etc.

4. School zones

5. Neighborhood streets

6. Cul-de-sacs and dead-ends

Roads Maintained by the State, County, and City of Centerville

Some roads that run through Washington Township are maintained, plowed, and salted by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Montgomery County, or the City of Centerville. Click here for a list of roads maintained by other jurisdictions.

How Residents Can Help

Residents can help themselves and others by taking these steps in the event of a winter storm:

• If you know a storm is coming, move your cars into the driveway so crews have room to clear streets, especially in cul-de-sacs where curb space is limited.

• Shovel snow to the left of your driveway (when facing your driveway from the street) to help prevent snowplows from pushing it back.

• Keep the area around your mailbox clear for postal deliveries.

• Clear snow around fire hydrants to save time in emergencies.

• Keep catch basins clear to help water run off and reduce flooding.

• Clear snow and ice from nearby sidewalks to help with pedestrian safety.

Right-of-Way Obstructions

Landscaping materials, including shrubbery, rocks and boulders, and lawn sprinkler systems are prone to damage by snow removal and other types of equipment and vehicles. The Township cannot accept responsibility for private property located on the right-of-way.