Proactive approach means some downtown streets still need snow removal
Posted Jan 19, 2016 06:14:45 PM.
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HALIFAX – While The municipal overnight parking ban has been lifted until further notice, city officials are asking residents to still seek out off-street parking in areas of downtown Halifax and Dartmouth where crews will be doing overnight snow removal this week.
Residents are being asked to move their vehicles off the street between 8 p.m. Tuesday night and 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the following areas to ensure crews can safely and efficiently remove snow:
- Argyle Street
- Blowers Street
- Grafton Street
- Spring Garden Road
- Quinpool Road
- Gottingen Street
- Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Victoria Road
- Prince Street
- Wentworth Street from Portland Street to Alderney Drive
- King Street from Portland Street to Alderney Drive
- Dundas Street from Portland Street to Alderney Drive
- Cul-de-sacs in residential areas serviced by performance-based contractors
Crews started removing snow in downtown Halifax overnight Sunday but switched to clearing operations once the snow started overnight Monday.
With another significant storm expected to come this weekend, the municipality says it’s reminding residents about why it’s important for crews to be able to remove what snow they can now.
Last season, frequent back-to-back storms made snow storage an ongoing issue for sidewalk clearing and access to bus stops, particularly in the urban core.
This year, rather than waiting for snow to accumulate, the municipality is attempting to take on a more proactive approach by removing snow in problem areas in between storms.
