WINNIPEG, MB - Following the snow storm overnight, City crews are continuing to work as quickly as possible to clear streets so they are passable. A truck plow operation started last night at 10:00 p.m., and is still underway on the City's Priority 1 and 2 streets, which includes all main routes, bus routes and collector streets. Front-end loaders will be used to assist the truck plowing operation to clear intersections. Sanding trucks are continuing to work around-the-clock to address conditions on the roadway, and improve traction.
Plowing of back lanes is underway from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily and will continue until completed. Plowing of sidewalks on main routes in underway which will be followed by plowing of sidewalks on bus routes, collector and residential streets in the coming days.
Plowing crews will also be addressing locations that are prone to drifting snow such as outlying areas.
The final cleanup with graders on the main routes, bus routes and collector streets will commence starting Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.
About 250 pieces of equipment will be used for this clean-up operation. Public Works is continuing to monitor weather forecasts and conditions for additional plowing requirements.
"As we will have hundreds of pieces of equipment working to clear streets as quickly as possible over the next few days, we want to remind motorists to use extra caution when driving near plows and sanding trucks," said Ken Boyd, Manager of Streets Maintenance Division.
Residents are urged to adjust their driving behaviour by making allowances for winter driving conditions. Drivers are advised to factor in additional travel time to get to destinations, slow down to a safe travel speed for winter conditions, and allow appropriate stopping distances. Pedestrians are reminded to use proper winter footwear and use caution when walking on sidewalks.