NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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Weather
Lake effect flurries today as the low tracks over eastern Ontario.
Priority Roads
Salt trucks were out at 8 a.m. to address some icy sections.
Secondary Roads
Once priority salt routes are completed, sand will be applied to all residential roads.
Priority Sidewalks
Priority sidewalks crews continue to blow and sand their routes until completed.
Secondary Sidewalks
Residential sidewalks crews were in at 4 a.m. blowing and sanding. They will continue until 4 p.m.
Please note: The average sidewalk route is 30 km, and machines can only operate at about 2-3 km/h.
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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