CITY CREWS ADDRESS ICY CONDITIONS WITH SNOW & TEMPERATURE DROP

DRIVERS REMINDED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION

Mild weather on Monday followed by today’s drop in temperatures and snow is causing slippery road conditions for drivers. The City would like to caution residents to slow down as the ice is not visible under the fresh layer of snow.

Roadway crews are out sanding and salting priority streets on a continual basis.  Anti-icing products have been very successful this winter to keep roads clear; however, current blowing snow conditions polishes the ice between applications.

Bridges and overpasses are particularly susceptible to icy conditions so the City takes extra precautionary measures. When icy conditions exist, all bridge decks are checked and sanded as required every two hours.  Bridge decks are usually sanded just before rush hour because it’s very difficult to sand during peak times.

Please watch for equipment on the road.  The large machines used are equipped with flashing amber lights, move slowly in teams of two or more and can be found on the road at any time of day or night.  Drivers should stay a minimum of 15 metres back from the equipment and approach slowly if passing is necessary.  

When safe to do so, drivers can report icy locations to Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476.