SNOW MELT: CITY ROAD OPERATIONS UPDATE

As the warm weather continues to melt snow and ice, crews are repairing potholes on priority one streets with temporary cold mix asphalt. Permanent patching will occur once the temperature is consistently above zero and hot-mix asphalt is available.

Utility cuts, which are excavations required to connect, repair or maintain underground utilities, are being maintained as required with a grader until they can be permanently paved. Permanent utility cut paving can only occur from approximately May to October, when the ground has defrosted, and when hot-mix asphalt is available. This is to allow the ground to settle and to prevent the permanent asphalt layer from sinking.

Today, crews are grading severe ruts on residential streets in City Park and Exhibition.

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.

Drivers are advised to slow down when driving on puddled streets. 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.

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

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