Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 16-20

Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 16-20

There are two main ways the City runs snow plowing and ice control operations:

Priority Road Plowing and Ice Control
  • Occurs continuously throughout the winter in response to changing weather conditions.
  • The goal is to plow arterial (priority 1) and secondary (priority 2) roads to maintain clear access for emergency vehicles and general commuters.
  • Includes ice control operations such as sanding and salting, as well as windrow pick-up.
Residential Snow Clearing
  • Occurs in two-week rotations only when triggered by the City.
  • If a neighbourhood is not complete in week one, crews will return in week two.
  • Operated Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The City hires contracted crews to plow residential roads.

 

Week A

Week B

Monday

Hillside, Mountview and VLA/Montrose.

Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates.

Tuesday

Patterson and South Patterson and Southview.

Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West.

Wednesday

Avondale, College Park and Swanavon/Highland Park (North).

Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park (South), Riverstone and Smith.

Thursday

Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge.

Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe.

Friday

Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate.

Lakeland, Easthaven, Crystal Ridge, Copperwood, and Crystal Lake Estates.

Text alerts are sent the evening before your residential clearing day. Sign up at cityofgp.com/snow.

Snowmelt management is underway. Report significant drainage and pothole concerns to AccessGP.

March 20

This week in snow & ice control operations:

Completed this week:

  • Residential snow clearing for the current two-week rotation was completed as of yesterday.
  • Cul-de-sac snow pile removal in select residential areas.
  • Paved lane cleaning throughout the city.
  • Sanding of priority roads.
  • Snowmelt management and drainage work.
  • Pothole repairs.
  • Gravel road maintenance.

Ongoing:

  • Snow clearing and sanding continue across the city as crews respond to fresh snowfall and changing road conditions.
  • Cul-de-sac pile removal continues across the city.
  • Snowmelt management and drainage work are ongoing.

March 19

Today marks the final day of the two-week residential snow clearing rotation.

  • Today (Thursday, Week B): Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe.
  • Temporary residential parking restrictions in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on scheduled clearing days.

Crews continue additional work across the city, including:

  • Back lane clearing.
  • Cul-de-sac pile removal.
  • Ice control.

Snowmelt management is underway. Today’s plan includes:

  • Vac trucks thawing culverts.
  • Water trucks thawing catch basins.

March 18

A rotation of residential snow clearing is wrapping up, with crews continuing their focus on snowmelt management, including drainage, potholes, ice control and cul-de-sac pile removal:

  • Today (Wednesday, Week B): Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park (South), Riverstone and Smith.
  • The current two-week rotation concludes tomorrow (Thursday, Week B): Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe.
  • Temporary residential parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on scheduled clearing days.

Seasonal snowmelt will result in some water pooling and potholes. Learn more about the City’s approach to snowmelt management and what to expect here. 

March 17

A rotation of residential snow clearing is underway with contracted crews scheduled as follows:

  • Today (Tuesday, Week B): Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West.
  • Yesterday, crews completed Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates.
  • Temporary residential parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on scheduled clearing days.

This week’s operations also include:

  • Cul-de-sac pile removal underway in residential areas
  • Paved lane cleaning in progress this week
  • Sanding crews patrolling as needed
  • Snowmelt management in place during warmer temperatures
  • Pothole repairs ongoing with all three crews active
  • Gravel road maintenance underway

Seasonal snowmelt may result in some water pooling and potholes. Learn more about the City’s approach to snowmelt management and what to expect here.