The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Wednesday, January 10.

The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking bans come into effect to ensure safe access to roadways during snow removal operations.

Residents are asked to remove parked vehicles from Priority 1 and 2 roads. A map of priority routes is available for viewing on the City website.

Crews have actively been plowing and sanding the priority road network since snowfall began this morning.

"Our primary focus is to guarantee the well-being of all residents throughout the winter season," says City of Grande Prairie Director of Transportation, Wade Nellis. "By enacting parking bans on designated snow routes, we aim to streamline snow clearing efforts and ensure safe passage on roads for every driver. We urge residents to consult the City's website and relocate their vehicles from priority 1 and 2 routes during the designated ban period."

A notice will be put out on the City’s Website, Facebook and Twitter pages once the parking ban is lifted.

About snow clearing in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie snow clearing crews are prepared for full winter operations and to begin sanding and plowing roads in the community in response to snowfall. The City of Grande Prairie conducts snow removal in three different ways:

• Priority Road Clearing - Plowing and ice control of roadways with high traffic volumes (priority 1 and 2 roads) to ensure access for emergency vehicles, transit buses, and residents. Plowing and sanding of priority 3 roads occurs upon completion of priority 1 and 2 roads.
• Residential Road Clearing - Plowing and ice control of residential roads when snow accumulates or when there is a significant snowfall. Occurs in a two-week rotation only when declared. Completed by contracted snow removal crews from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. when there is a significant build-up of snow.
• Rural Service Area Clearing – Clearing and ice control of 40 km in the Rural Service Area on an as-needed basis.

Stay informed

Residents looking to stay informed on snow removal operations may register for daily text or email updates on the City website at cityofgp.com/updates.

A brochure outlining information on snow removal operations is mailed to every household in the City and is also available for viewing online.

Questions about snow removal may be directed to AccessGP at 311 or info@cityofgp.com.

For more information on daily snow updates, reporting weather and seasonal issues and more, visit cityofgp.com/snow.