Public Works
Milford Township engages on an ongoing road maintenance program. Infrastructure activities like this ensure that the roadways are kept safe and passable. Road maintenance includes stripping and re-paving roads, sealing cracks, laying down oil and chip (which helps with storm water drainage), road and intersection widening, and installing storm water drainage along roadways to prevent flooding.
Snow & Ice
Milford’s snow-fighters work shifts to keep roads clear by salting or plowing, depending upon conditions. Snow and ice control routes ensure that every road is treated quickly and efficiently.
DRIVE SMART, BE PREPARED
Severe, crippling snowstorms, although rare, do occur here in southwest Pennsylvania. The area is also prone to occasional ice storms which can be treacherous and sometimes deadly; however, more typical are the light to moderate snows in the one to six inch range that fall and make road surfaces hazardous just the same perhaps more so because many motorists don’t treat these conditions as seriously.
When heavy snow or ice does occur, a Snow Emergency may be declared necessitating limited or restricted driving conditions. Motorists can check this web site for Snow Emergency postings, reports on local and statewide road conditions, plus links to forecasts and radar.
MAILBOX DAMAGE
Mailboxes are sometimes damaged when plowing occurs. On most occasions, they are knocked down NOT by the plow itself, but by the force of the snow as it is being pushed aside. However, most mailboxes, if sturdy and properly installed, will withstand this force. While government agencies are not required to replace damaged mailboxes that sit on public right-of-way, Milford may choose to replace mailboxes as a courtesy. Re-application of lettering and numbers is the responsibility of the homeowner.
BLOCKED DRIVEWAY
Milford offers this tip for diminishing the impact of your driveway being blocked by snow pushed aside by a plow:
When clearing your driveway, try to pile the snow to the left side as you face your house, specifically when clearing near the road. This will prevent the plow blade from dragging the pile across the front of your driveway.
WHEN CLEARING YOUR DRIVEWAY
Remember, it is illegal to push snow into the road. Doing so constitutes obstruction of the roadway and can be dangerous to motorists. Please, do not push snow into the road.
Snow and Ice PDF
Equipment
Specialized equipment is necessary to build and maintain the vital infrastructure for our community. Clearing snow from roads, paving, mowing open space, and creating necessary storm water drainage are some examples of operations requiring the proper equipment to build and maintain our township. Milford Township pursues a modest equipment purchasing program in order to give our road crew the necessary tools to beautify and maintain our community.