{"id":7146,"date":"2026-01-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/?p=7146"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:42:26","slug":"lumetorje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/en\/lumetorje\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow removal information in Valga municipality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured on Valga municipality website 02.01.2026<\/strong> and 19.01.2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first snow is not far away - now is the right time to remember how snow removal and winter maintenance is organised in Valga municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which roads will be rejected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Snow clearance is carried out on all local roads in the municipality, as well as on private roads connecting a dwelling with a public road and where, according to the population register, residents of the municipality live permanently.
Owners of private roads do not need to apply!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no free snow removal:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>in outdoor areas;
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>if the work would endanger property or the rights of others;
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>if the holder of the waste who is using the dwelling as his\/her accommodation is temporarily exempted from the obligation to carry out an organised waste shipment. <\/path><\/svg><\/span>the obligation to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter maintenance principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The works are carried out in accordance with Chapter 4 \u201eWinter maintenance\u201d of the Regulation of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure No. 92 of 14.07.2015 \u201eRoad condition requirements\u201d and Annex 6 (Winter road condition), Annex 7 (Winter road condition), Annex 8 (Winter road condition requirements) and Annex 9 (Maintenance cycle time in hours) of the Regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Snow clearance on local roads in fluffy snow,<\/strong> if lthe thickness of the soil layer exceeds 10 cm <\/strong>and in the case of melting snow and sleet, when the snow layer exceeds 5 cm in thickness.<\/strong>. The thickness of the snow and slush layer is calculated from the surface of the driven snow layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>On roads, the snow clearance maintenance cycle will start after the end of the snowfall or the end of the snowstorm, at the latest within one hour.<\/strong> The time of the maintenance cycle is the deadline by which winter road condition requirements must be met. The maintenance cycle is kept by the municipality and is normally 24 hours. In the event of severe weather conditions, the maintenance cycle may be extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>On weekdays, snow clearance will be carried out as a priority on the roads where school bus routes run, ensuring the road is passable according to the timetable, but no later than 6.30 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>There are a total of 15 snow clearance areas in Valga municipality. The municipality has organised snow clearance in such a way that once the snow clearance circle is started in one direction, the next time the snow clearance area is pushed in the other direction. This ensures a more equal chance of getting out of the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performers of winter maintenance by region 2025-2028.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\u00d5ru region - AS Valmap Grupp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Sooru-Jaanikese-Paju region - RoadWest O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tsirguliina region - O\u00dc Edmest EDM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Laatre region - O\u00dc Edmest EDM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tagula-Korij\u00e4rve region - Rimmi P\u00f5llumajandus\u00fchistu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Iigaste-Muhkva region - O\u00dc Edmest EDM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Vilaski region - O\u00dc Edmest EDM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>L\u00fcllem\u00e4e area - AS VALMAP GRUPP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>L\u00fcllem\u00e4e pedestrian and cycling path - AS VALMAP GRUPP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Koobassaare-Rebasem\u00f5isa area - Rimmi P\u00f5llumajandus\u00fchisto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Karula region - AS VALMAP GRUPP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Pugritsa area - Ratsim\u00e4e O\u00dc\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Kaagj\u00e4rve-Raavitsa area - Ratsim\u00e4e O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Taheva region - Hargla Seed Co-operative for Profit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Valga city - RoadWest O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Winter maintenance on local roads in Valga municipality is carried out in accordance with winter maintenance areas 1-15: https:\/\/valgagis.ee\/portal\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=6ca61a9818e84a348b67b81c2e0a7f55<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free snow clearance is provided on private roads that meet the following conditions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>the private road has been cleared of obstacles for at least 5 metres;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Obstacles (e.g. ornamental shrubs, planters, stile ends, stones, etc.) along the edges of private roads are marked in such a way as to ensure their visibility in darkness and regardless of the thickness of the snow cover. The use of wooden markers at least 1,5 m high (with reflective strips where possible) is recommended;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>tree limbs have been removed from a minimum height of 3.5 metres and a minimum width of 1 metre on both sides of the road;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>there is a space next to the private road where snow can be pushed;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>the width of the private road and the bends in the road allow for the movement of snow clearing equipment and snow removal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The municipality does not organise the removal of snow from means of transport or the clearing of snow from outdoor areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The municipality does not carry out snow removal for legal persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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