FAQs • Cranberry Township • CivicEngage

When will my road be plowed?: 1. Main arteries linking development areas to main roads have plowing priority.
2. Housing developments are next:
The township is broken up into plowing districts and there are individual drivers assigned to each district.
It is primarily the discretion of the driver to decide which development or designated area in each district is plowed first. The driver shall use his/her overall knowledge of the area, previous plowing experience, and current road conditions to make that determination.
Housing plans with steep roads are generally given priority under severe conditions.
Because cul-de-sacs in a housing plan are not thruways to the majority of motorists or school students within a development, customarily they are given last priority.

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Public Works

1. How close to a fire hydrant can I plant trees, shrubs or flowers?: You must keep two feet behind and five feet on both sides clear of the fire hydrant. There can be nothing between the fire hydrant and the street.

2. When will my road be plowed?: 1. Main arteries linking development areas to main roads have plowing priority.
2. Housing developments are next:
The township is broken up into plowing districts and there are individual drivers assigned to each district.
It is primarily the discretion of the driver to decide which development or designated area in each district is plowed first. The driver shall use his/her overall knowledge of the area, previous plowing experience, and current road conditions to make that determination.
Housing plans with steep roads are generally given priority under severe conditions.
Because cul-de-sacs in a housing plan are not thruways to the majority of motorists or school students within a development, customarily they are given last priority.

3. What should I do if my mailbox is hit by a snowplow?: Contact the Customer Service Center at
(724) 776-4806.

4. When will my road be resurfaced (paved)?: The Public Works Department reviews all Township roads once a year to recommend roads for resurfacing in the summer.
Streets and Properties

5. My road is on the resurfacing list, when will it be paved?: The Township’s Engineer awards the resurfacing contracts and can provide a schedule. The schedule is also on our web page.
Streets and Properties

6. Do I need a permit to pave or repave my driveway?: No permit is required to pave or repave a driveway.

7. Do I need permission to install a utility, sprinkler system or similar objects in Township right-of-way?: Yes, a road opening application should be completed with appropriate drawings attached and reviewed by the Township’s Engineer.

8. I have a site distance problem at an intersection, who do I contact to see if it can be fixed?: . Requests dealing with site distance problems at intersections should be directed to the Township’s Engineer. If the site distance does not meet the requirements, appropriate action will be taken to remedy deficiencies.
Engineering Department