Snow removal crews are working to clear snow from various roads in the County.

Crews are clearing main paved roads as a priority; followed by arterial and local gravel roads.

The crews dedicated to snow removal in County hamlets will begin clearing roads in Clairmont, north and south of 108 Avenue, starting Saturday. After that, crews will be in the area of Whispering Ridge and Westlake Village. Once roads in Clairmont are complete, crews will move to the subdivisions of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates and Maple Ridge.

Temporary parking restrictions are in effect for areas where snow removal crews dedicated to County hamlets are working, or will begin work within the next 24 hours.

“We depend on residents to move their vehicles off the street so our crews can do their jobs,” says Operations Manager of Public Works, Clint Diederich. “Clear roads mean faster and more efficient snow removal.”

Currently, a parking restriction is in effect for Clairmont, north and south of 108 Avenue. New signage has been installed at the entrances to specific County neighbourhoods and will be revealed 24-hours prior to crews working in the area. When the No Parking sign is visible, parking on roadways is not permitted. Residents are also reminded to not pile or push snow from their driveways or property onto the roads as it slows the snow clearing process and creates a traffic safety hazard.

Please note that the snow removal schedule is tentative and there may be changes to the schedule in unforeseen circumstances. For more information about the snow removal procedure in the County, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/roadmaintenance.

As a reminder, all primary and secondary highways are the responsibility of and maintained by Alberta Transportation. If you have questions or concerns about maintenance of these roads please contact Alberta Transportation at 780-538-5310. For updated highway conditions and reports, please call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alberta.ca.

Information provided the County of Grande Prairie.