Public Works

The Upper Milford Township Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the Township's roads, infrastructure, and essential public services that keep the community safe, accessible, and functioning year‑round.

Public Works oversees road maintenance, snow removal, stormwater management, roadside vegetation trimming, and seasonal yard‑waste operations. The department is committed to maintaining Upper Milford's rural character while ensuring that roads, rights‑of‑way, and public facilities remain safe and well‑maintained. Whether responding to winter storms, managing seasonal yard‑waste operations, or supporting long‑term infrastructure improvements, Public Works plays a vital role in preserving the quality of life in Upper Milford Township.

Trees: Trimming/Pruning
Due to safety concerns for larger vehicles (buses, fire trucks, delivery trucks etc.), and as a courtesy to the pedestrian and vehicular traffic, street-side tree trimming needs to be routinely performed by the property owner. This also permits the proper maintenance of roads. To reduce the frequency of pruning, trees should be generally pruned beyond the curb or, to the edge of the right of way or, or a minimum of 3’ from the edge of the paved road surface maintaining a minimum clearance of 14’ above the road surface. Clearance above sidewalks should be a minimum of 8’ above the sidewalk surface.

Tree & Shrub Pruning diagram.


Snow Removal Policy
Shoveling, plowing, throwing or otherwise depositing of snow upon a street is not permitted per the Second Class Township Code. Doing so creates a nuisance and potential danger to motorists and makes a difficult job even harder for Township road crew members. This includes plowing snow across a street to the opposite shoulder. By doing so you are scraping off de-icing material and creating a potential hazard at the edge of the road. That pile of snow left on the shoulder can turn into a solid block of ice due to freezing temperatures and compression, which can damage Township plow equipment and / or motorists vehicles.

Snow Removal Tips


Need to contact PennDOT?
General No: 1-800-FIX-ROAD

PennDOT Lehigh County Maintenance
Phone: 610-798-4280

List of roads maintained by PennDOT within Upper Milford Township.