CITY ADVISES MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN ON PUDDLED STREETS

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, motorists are advised to slow down when driving over puddles on the roads. Pools of water can cover deep potholes and drivers travelling at higher speeds could be caught by surprise, resulting in loss of vehicle control or vehicle damage. When driving through collected water at higher speeds, you could also splash pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles.

The melting snow will drain into the storm water sewer at catch basins located strategically on every street – even those covered by snow. City crews are monitoring any known trouble spots to ensure proper drainage is taking place, and clearing and defrosting any catch basins that may require it. The City is also currently undertaking snow removal and grading on priority streets to reduce the amount of standing water that contributes to potholes, and so there is less sand to clean up in the springtime.

If motorists encounter severe rutting, hazardous potholes, blocked catch basins or other emergency road conditions, they’re asked to report it by calling the Public Works Customer Service line at 306-975-2476. For more information on the City’s snow management programs visit saskatoon.ca/snow.

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