City
of Detroit DPW is ready for the winter season and snow removal! 2017 - 2018
With
colder temperatures having arrived and snow preparation underway, the City of
Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents of its
snow removal policies. The City, which maintains 673 miles of major streets and
1884 miles of residential streets, utilizes a three-level system for snow
removal during the winter weather.
Level
1
· 3
inches or less of snow and/or freezing rain
·
DPW crews will salt only on major thoroughfares.
Level
2
· 3
to 6 inches of snow and/or freezing rain
·
DPW crews will plow and/or salt on major thoroughfares only.
Level
3
· 6
inches or more of snow and/or freezing rain
·
DPW crews will plow and salt on major thoroughfares.
·
The City will have 50-plus trucks on the streets until all the major
thoroughfares under its jurisdiction are safely passable.
For
a Level 3 storm, the City may utilize contractors to plow residential streets
depending on the characteristics of the snow accumulation, prevailing
temperatures, and forecasts. If required, residential snowplow contractors will
plow a 10-foot pass down the center of the street only and will not clear
driveways.
Parking
Restrictions, Snow Emergencies & Requirements of Citizens
Roadways
that have been identified as snow emergency routes will have signs posted up to
48 hrs in advance to prohibit parking for the purpose of plowing. Residents
will also receive notices for street clearing via the media, as well as the
City of Detroit website and cable channels.
In
extreme weather, the City may declare a snow emergency, which will allow police
to ticket and tow illegally parked vehicles on snow emergency routes, therefore
providing access for the streets to be plowed from curb to curb. During this
time, any streets that have been marked by red and white signs are first
priority for snow removal.
Residents
and businesses are reminded that they are responsible for maintaining their
sidewalks in a manner that makes it safe for pedestrians. Snow removal
companies and property owners are prohibited from putting snow from their
property onto public roadways.
Linda Wesley
Office of Council President Brenda Jones
Community Relations Manager
(313) 628-2993