NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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Weather
Temperatures will remain in the positive today before dipping below freezing this evening. Due to the warmer temperatures, plows will be out today clearing slush off of secondary routes to prevent ice pack and ruts on roads when temperatures drop.
Priority Roads
Main roads are in good shape. No action being taken at this time.
Secondary Roads
Residential roads are being plowed during the day today.
Priority Sidewalks
Contract sidewalk machines were sent out at 8 a.m. to scrape and apply material.
Secondary Sidewalks
Sidewalk Machines have been out since 4 a.m. Plowing and sanding will continue until 4 p.m.
Reminder: Overnight Parking By-law
As per the Overnight Parking By-law, on-street parking is not permitted from 3–6 a.m. within the Downtown Business Improvement Area, and on other City streets from 12:01–7 a.m., Dec. 1 through Mar. 31.
This ensures the City can completely clear streets of snow and that large emergency vehicles can get down the street.
For up-to-date information on Winter Control and to see service level standards, visit www.barrie.ca/snow.
The City's levels of winter control service meet or exceed the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
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