Work in Right-of-Way Permit - Township of Zorra

A Work in Right-of-Way Permit relates to any activity that results in traffic disruption, including bins, materials and equipment blocking lanes, or the cutting, excavation, boring, filling, additions, or altering in any way, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, ditches, trails, and other areas within the right-of-way. A traffic plan in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Book 7, Temporary Conditions for traffic plan instructions, may be required.

Closure Notes:
1. Allow 10 business days to process permit for full road closures (40 business days if detours are on Provincial Highways).
2. Allow 5 business days to process permit for works requiring lane closures.
3. Allow 3 business days for works not requiring lane closures.
4. The use of temporary electronic traffic control devices requires prior approval from the Township of Zorra before use.
5. Traffic control must meet Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Conditions.
6. Work not conforming to Township of Zorra Conditions and Design Guidelines will be removed by Township Staff and cost of such work be paid by Proponent.
7. If a Road Closure is required, the Contractor MUST arrange this with the Director of Public Works. If the closure will be required for longer than anticipated, the extension MUST be discussed with the Director of Public Works or other office staff member prior to 4:00 p.m. so that an extension may be reported, if necessary.