Residents of Sherwood Park, Alberta, are advised that the large-scale snow clearing of residential streets is set to commence this Tuesday. Strathcona County crews will begin the significant operation on January 6, focusing on Priority 2 and 3 routes throughout the community.
Operation Details and Schedule
The county has announced that snow removal teams will be working around the clock, operating 24 hours a day, to efficiently clear the accumulated snow from neighbourhood roads. This operation targets the residential areas that follow the main arterial and collector routes, which are typically cleared first during snow events.
Officials emphasize that the process is a major undertaking requiring coordination and public cooperation. Residents can expect to see heavy equipment, including graders and dump trucks, in their areas as the work progresses through different zones.
Parking Bans and Resident Cooperation
To facilitate the work and ensure crews can clear the roads effectively, temporary parking bans will be in effect on streets scheduled for clearing. Strathcona County is urging all residents to comply with posted signage and to remove their vehicles from the street when their area is being serviced.
Vehicles left on the road during clearing operations may be ticketed or towed to allow equipment to pass. The county also requests that residents avoid placing garbage or recycling carts on the road during this time and to keep children a safe distance from the large, moving machinery.
How Residents Can Stay Informed and Assist
Property owners can help the process by clearing snow from around fire hydrants and sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Shovelling snow onto the street after it has been plowed is prohibited, as it creates hazards and requires crews to repeat their work.
For the most current information on which neighbourhoods are being cleared and the status of operations, residents are encouraged to monitor Strathcona County's official website and social media channels. The multi-day operation is weather-dependent, but crews aim to complete the residential clearing as swiftly as possible to restore full access and safety for all motorists and pedestrians.
