STREET MAINTENANCE UPDATE - MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014

With warmer weather, crews are monitoring the snow melt and addressing streets where drainage issues are starting to occur.  Because of the extra snow removal efforts throughout the winter, high-traffic streets are melting and draining well. Two graders are assigned to this during the day.
Scheduled snow grading continues on streets that are narrow and at risk for developing ruts.  This has been ongoing for several weeks and is evident with very few rutted streets. Graders will be in Varsity View neighbourhood – on Streets only, today, March 10 and will be in Mayfair neighbourhood – on Avenues only - on Tuesday. No Parking signs are posted, indicating when and where the snow grading will occur. Find Snow Grading for Rut Removal schedule and information on our website.  Snow Grading will reduce the snow pack and ruts, pushing the snow into windrows along the curb. This snow will not be removed. If you would like to report a severely rutted street, visit Report a Rut – Online Form. 
Snow removal continues in the evening along priority streets; along with sanding as required when the temperature drops in the evening. Maintenance of utility cuts are being performed throughout the days as required.  
Work Occurring Today - Daytime
General
6  COS graders – Snow Grading for rut removal in Varsity View – on Streets only,
2 graders – Monitoring utility cuts, and addressing rut and drainage issues,
4 sanders – 1 in each quadrant of the city
Sidewalks/Pathways
4 trackless snow plows – clearing their routes, clearing bridge walkways
Work Scheduled for this Evening
Snow Removal
1 snow blower, 4 graders, 9 semi-trucks, 2 COS arrow board trucks:
- Galloway Road
- Stonebridge Common
- Victor Road
Sanding
4 sanders - 2 on each side of the city
Work Scheduled for Tomorrow
General
6  COS graders – Snow Grading for rut removal in Mayfair – on Streets only
Snow Removal
1 snow blower, 4 graders, 9 semi-trucks, 2 COS arrow board trucks:
- Berini Drive from Attridge Drive to Gray Avenue,
- Gray Avenue from Central Avenue to Berini Drive
Activities Completed Yesterday
Snow Removal
1 snow blower, 4 graders, 9 tri-axle trucks, 2 COS arrow board trucks:
- Cornish Road from Stonebridge Boulevard to MacInnes Street  – 100% complete,
- MacInnes Street from Gordon Road to Cornish Road  - 100% complete,
- Galloway Road – 80% complete,
- Stonebridge Common – 80% complete 
Sanding
4 sanders – 2 on each side of the city 
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.
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