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The Public Works Department maintains the township roads and parks in Upper Providence. With a budget of more than $4,000,000 and 85 miles of roads to maintain, the 13-member department stays busy keeping up with road repair, mowing and planting parkland, as well as being on-call 24/7 when snow and bad weather hits.
Clearing Snowy Roads
Upper Providence, PennDOT, and private communities are all part of the winter team when it comes to clearing snowy and icy roads. Plowing begins on designated Snow Emergency Routes to provide safe access for emergency response vehicles, and then continues onto main roads.
You can help crews clear roads faster and stay safe by following these simple winter rules and suggestions:
- Park all vehicles off the street before, during, and after a snowfall.
- Do not throw snow onto the roadway when shoveling, or you may be fined.
- Shovel an area for trash and recycling containers on the curb or your driveway, but not in the street.
- Parents, please watch your children closely, and instruct them that it is extremely dangerous to play or stand near the street when snowplows are working. Do not leave sleds or toys in the street.
- Remove snow from the end of your driveway and in front of your mailbox.
- Shovel snow to the right of the driveway to avoid having plows push snow back onto cleared areas.
In order to facilitate smooth traffic flow during winter weather and to combat the hazards of snow and ice on emergency routes, the township manager may declare a snow and ice emergency. Please familiarize yourself with the township’s roadway restrictions and emergency routes.
Proper Mailbox Placement
To prevent damage from passing snowplows, mailboxes should be installed so that the top is 41 to 45 inches from the ground. They should be set back 6 to 8 inches from the front face of the curb or road edge. The township is not responsible for damage caused by improper mailbox placement.
Root Intrusion Major Problem For Sewer Lines
Tree and shrub roots growing unabated over sewer lines can cause problems ranging from blockages to costly repairs. Read more about these issues and learn about property owners' responsibilities.
Seasonal Work Schedule
Because most of the work occurs outdoors, the Public Works Department's priorities change with the seasons.
Spring
- Road/shoulder Work
- Street Sweeping
- Park Maintenance, Mowing and Cleanup
Summer
- Park Maintenance, Mowing
- Roadside Mowing
- Roadwork, Hot Patch (click on the Road Work link above)
Fall
- Tree Trimming
- Roadwork, Crack Sealing (click on the Road Work link above)
- Fall Leaf Cleanup
- Preparation for Winter
- Park Maintenance, Mowing
Winter
- Equipment Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Winter Road Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal
- Roadwork, Crack Sealing (click on the Road Work link above)
State-maintained Roads
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains and plows the state-owned roads in the township, including:
- Route 29 (Bridge Street to Collegeville Road)
- Route 113/Trappe Road
- Black Rock Road
- Egypt Road
- Greenwood Avenue/Church Road
- Lewis Road
- Linfield-Trappe Road
- Second Avenue (Royersford area)
- Township Line Road
- Wartman Road
Another local group, the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Authority (GVFTMA), also works to make traffic move more smoothly.
Call Before You Dig
When you break ground, be sure to avoid disturbing underground utilities. Call Pennsylvania’s Once Call System hotline at 800-242-1776, three working days before you dig on your property. It's the law!
Township is now using PennBid™
Bid solicitation and procurement of goods and services are critical to local government, and the township is pleased to announce the movement to using PennBid™, an electronic procurement program. Visit the PennBid™ homepage to access all bid and proposal information, along with submitting and updating your own bids. View open bids now.
Benefits to Upper Providence
Upper Providence chose PennBid™ to handle our bids because it allows us to maintain control of our bids while saving the township time and money. In addition, PennBid™ will make the process faster and easier for bidders. Some key benefits include:
- Efficiency: Eliminates all copying, distributing, and manual tracking of bid documents.
- Communication: Automated e-mail communications with bidders without managing contact lists.
- Cost Savings: Reduces public bid advertising cost.
- Error-free: All bids are electronically tabulated.
- Security: Sealed bid security with auditable transparency.
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