Snowfall sparks full deployment of crews
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he city’s snow and ice control crews were in full operation Wednesday morning clearing priority routes following the first heavy snowfall of the winter.
Graders and loaders were out clearing priority one and two routes across the city.
Priority one routes are the main arterial roads and the downtown central business district and priority two routes cover all bus routes and all commercial and industrial areas.
Both are to be cleared within 48 hours of the end of a snowfall, with residential streets to be completed afterward.
Sander/plow trucks and sidewalk machines were also operating throughout Prince George, including in the Hart, College Heights and Blackburn.
Prince George received 85 to 90 millimetres of snow, according to measurements at the city yard and wastewater treatment plant.
The accumulation exceeded 75 mm, which made it a priority one and priority two “snow event” and triggered a full deployment of snow and ice control operations, including contracted equipment.
“City crews began depositing salt solution and traction materials on major routes and intersections yesterday afternoon, in advance of the forecasted weather system,” city roads and fleet manager Blake McIntosh said Wednesday in a media release.
“We thank residents for their patience as we continue to clear routes and encourage motorists to drive carefully around road crews.”
Parking restrictions are now in place to help with snow and ice control operations.
Until April 15, on-street parking is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on priority one roads and hills, the hospital district, and a number of other designated roads.
As well, on-street parking is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. downtown and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in residential areas. Parking odd side only is allowed from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. unless otherwise posted. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to a $50 ticket per offence and/or may be towed.
Refer to www.princegeorge.ca/ snow to learn more about winter parking rules in Prince George.
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Prince George received 85 to 90 mm of snow, according to measurements at the city yard and wastewater treatment plant.