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The Public Works Department maintains the township roads and parks in Upper Providence. With a budget of more than $2,000,000 and 85 miles of roads to maintain, the 11-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.
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. To read more about this issue, click here. To learn about Property Owners' responsibilities, view this page.
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)
Stormwater Management Information Links
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
- Managing Traffic
Another local group, the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Authority (GVFTMA), also works to make traffic move more smoothly.
Snow Emergency Guidelines
In order to facilitate smooth traffic flow during winter weather and to combat the hazards of snow and ice on the township’s snow emergency routes, the township manager may declare a snow and ice emergency. Please familiarize yourself with the township’s roadway restrictions and emergency routes.
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!
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