SNOW & ICE UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2014

Snow Forecast
With light snow in the forecast, two sanders are available for priority streets and at risk intersections, as required. If the snow begins to collect on the street and plowing (occurs on Circle Drive) and grading (other priority streets) is required, additional staff and contractors are available to be called in. For more information about snow clearing priority streets, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/snow.

 Snow & Ice Activities
The majority of streets are dry and the snow along the curb has been melting on warmer days. Crews are monitoring the snow melt and addressing streets where drainage issues are occurring. Because of the extra snow removal efforts throughout the winter, high-traffic streets are melting and draining well. Up to four grader crews are assigned to drainage and utility cuts.

If there are concerns of rutting, residents may use the online Report a Rut form or call Customer Service at 306-975-2476.

 Potholes
Residents are reporting potholes on high-traffic streets using the online Report a Pothole. These locations will be investigated and repaired with temporary cold asphalt mix if they are causing driving issues. Other locations that do not present a risk of causing damage to vehicles may be left until the streets are dry and hot asphalt is available for a permanent repair. Please report emergency pothole locations to Customer Service at 306-975-2476 immediately.

 Utility Cuts
Utility cuts refer to the section of roadway that is dug up for underground repairs. Once the repair is completed, the hole is filled in with gravel and recycled asphalt until the summer when they can be patched with hot asphalt. As vehicles drive over the area, it can develop rutting, and regular maintenance is required. Up to four grader crews are assigned to monitoring and maintaining these locations. To report a dangerous driving concern at a utility cut, please call Customer Service at 306-975-2476.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and remember to please watch for crews and equipment on the road. Slow down and keep 15 metres behind maintenance equipment; be prepared to stop; and, if required, use extreme caution when passing. This is for your safety, as well as the safety of the operators and other drivers.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroads and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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