Snow removal on Saskatoon’s priority streets to be done by mid-February

The City of Saskatoon says it is making “significant progress” on snow removal from priority streets.

In a news release on Jan. 24, the city said that snow piles and windrows have been removed from around 70 per cent of all priority streets and it anticipats snow removal would be completed by mid-February “barring any significant equipment breakdowns or unforeseeable circumstances, and weather permitting.”

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Snow storms in November combined for a total of 52 centimetres of snow.

The city said that if another snow event occurs, crews will implement the City’s regular snow response, which includes clearing all priority streets before resuming snow removal, which may result in delays to the expected completion timeline.

What are priority streets in Saskatoon?

Priority 1 roads like freeways, major arterials, and bridges will be plowed within 12 hours after a snowstorm ends. This includes Circle Dr and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr, 22nd St and College Dr.

Priority 2 roads like arterials with double lanes and Saskatoon Transit routes will be graded within 36 hours after a snowstorm ends. This includes streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave.

Priority 3  roads like collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones will be completed within 72 hours after a snowstorm ends. These include streets like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St.

The city provides an online map showing snow grading progress here.

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