The County of Grande Prairie’s snow removal crews are gearing up to activate over 30 snow-clearing vehicles to clear snow and ice from the county’s 3,700 km of roads.
As the region shows the first real signs of winter this year, the county says when a large amount of snow falls, high-volume roads and school zones are cleared first, followed by all roads in hamlets and residential areas cleared within a 12-day cycle.
Additionally, the county says all gravel roads will be cleared within a five-day cycle once 15 cm of snow has accumulated; however, multiple snowfalls and frigid temperatures within a short period may affect the clearing cycle.
Ryan Konowalyk, General Manager of Transportation and Utilities for the county says the county is asking residents to do their part by making room for snow removal vehicles this winter.
“We all appreciate how important snow and ice control is and the County asks residents to do their part by moving vehicles to reduce the risk of property and equipment damage and to keep snow clearing moving efficiently.”
Konowalyk adds that residents should remain aware of digital “No Parking” signage at entrances to hamlets and subdivisions. Vehicles are required to be moved from roadways between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. when the No Parking sign is lit.
Temporary parking restrictions will affect the Hamlet of Clairmont, Wedgewood, Maple Ridge, and Taylor Estates, the Hamlet of Hythe, and the Hamlet of La Glace.
Status updates will be issued online via the county’s residential snow removal status web map.
