The city has issued an update on the status of local streets after Sault Ste. Marie received a significant amount of snow.
More than 50 cm of snow has already fallen in some areas and an additional 30 cm expected in the forecast.
"Motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travel to allow emergency and snow removal operations to proceed safely and efficiently," says a notice issued by the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
"Crews prioritize arterial and collector roads, followed by residential streets. At this point, given the ongoing snowfall, crews have not been able to reach all residential streets," the notice says. "All available staff and equipment are deployed and will operate around the clock to manage snow accumulation and ice formation."
Full text of the notice follows:
The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to respond to a significant weather event, with over 50 cm of snowfall recorded in some areas and an additional 30 cm expected in the forecast. Updates regarding municipal services and operations are as follows:
- Road Clearing Efforts: Crews prioritize arterial and collector roads, followed by residential streets. At this point, given the ongoing snowfall, crews have not been able to reach all residential streets. All available staff and equipment are deployed and will operate around the clock to manage snow accumulation and ice formation.
- Travel Advisory: Motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travel to allow emergency and snow removal operations to proceed safely and efficiently.
- Transit Service: Sault Transit and Parabus services are suspended for the day.
- Waste Collection: Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for today is postponed to next Friday. Residents affected by the delay may place additional bags for collection next week. Please remove bins from the curb to assist in snow removal efforts.
- Landfill Closure: The City landfill is closed today.
- Community Centres: All City-operated community centres are closed, and programming is cancelled for the day.
- Civic Centre: The Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre will remain closed today.
The City thanks the community for their patience and cooperation during this challenging weather event. Continued caution is recommended for residents given the ongoing snowfall and forecast for additional accumulation. Please visit the City’s website or follow its social media channels for the latest updates.