Southern Albertans are waiting in anticipation for the first dump of snow of the season and in anticipation the city has shared the 2024 snow route plan.
According to City of Lethbridge officials, between November 1st and April 1st snow routes can be put in place by Transportation Operations officials, which will temporarily put restrictions in place for on-street parking for streets marked with a blue snowflake sign. According to officials, there are 83 kilometres of residential roadways in the city are part of the snow routes.
Transportation Operations Manager Juliane Ruck says snow plows will push the snow into windows along the right-hand side of boulevards, driveways, and curbs. Along with plowing work crews will also be conducting sanding and de-icing.
“As we prepare to keep Lethbridge on the move, residents can take action by winterizing their vehicles, planning more time for their commute, and making sure they’re aware of snow route parking restrictions,” Ruck says.
The city is also responding to concerns from those in Lethbridge last year about windrows with a new pilot project with the Windrow Assistance Service. The pilot project is aimed at helping residents who live along snow routes who struggle to manage it.
“The pilot subscription service helps to provide a clearing so these residents can have access to their property if they can’t remove the snow themselves,” Ruck says. “There are approximately 500 homes along the snow routes who have signed up due to mobility or accessibility challenges.”
Ahead of snow routes being implemented, those who live along these streets are being advised to have an alternative parking plan in place. As well the live snow-clearing map can be found on the city’s website.
