Snow update: Graders are coming; windrows may remain

Road crews and contractors will be plowing windrows in all priority routes, including residential areas, starting immediately and going into tomorrow (Feb. 19). Due to the extreme amount of snow received, this method is out of the ordinary snow removal system, and intended to give access to streets as quickly as possible.

The windrows will remain in the middle of the road until crews can pick them up, which may take several additional days. A schedule of pick-ups will be posted later today or tomorrow.

At this time, we ask residents to move their vehicles off the street, whether borrowing a driveway from a neighbour or using your own until the snow has been cleared. This will allow for equipment to come through as quickly as possible to create a laneway of cleared snow for people to use.

We understand that windrows can be a nuisance, but this will allow for faster vehicle access to residential areas. As windrows can sometimes be difficult to see around, please use caution and patience when driving. Do not allow children to play in or walk on the windrows, as it could be very dangerous for drivers, operators, and those on the windrows.

We have also received reports of people shovelling or blowing snow from their driveways into the street. Please do not, as this creates more work for our Roads crews, dangerous areas for other drivers, and is against our bylaws. Snow from your driveway must be placed on your property instead.

KEY POINTS:

- Graders are coming today or tomorrow

- Move your vehicles asap

- Windrows will remain (for now) to allow more streets are opened for drivers

- Pick-up schedule for windrows will be posted later

- Don't put your driveway snow into the street

- Don't play in the windrows

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