The city is starting its annual spring street sweeping program on residential roads.
Transportation operations manager, Juliane Ruck, says the operations could run into June or July, weather dependent. She says residents can do their part to help the program run smoothly by moving their vehicles out of the way when they are asked.
“Many people are really excited about having their street cleaned. After several significant snow fall events and us applying lots of sand, sweeping helps take on a huge cleaning chore. When cars are left on the road, we can’t sweep that spot. We get a lot of complaints about people who didn’t move their car so we do issue parking fines to help get that message across. Pay attention to signs or set up reminders so you don’t park on sweeping day,” she says.
Residents can use the Lethbridge Loop app or check the city’s website to know when their street is scheduled for cleaning. There will also be signs posted the day before to let people know to move their vehicles. Anyone who leaves their car in the way of the sweepers can get a $50 ticket.
This year, the campaign starts on the west side, followed by north then south. Sweeping is done between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Arterial roads, downtown and the industrial area will be swept overnight between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sundays to Thursdays.