Snow & Ice Control Crews Out Attacking City Streets

Dec 28, 2018 | 12:21 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George’s snow and ice control crews are out in full force dealing with today’s heavy snowfall.

First on their list is clearing priority routes throughout the city.

“Graders and loaders are clearing priority one and priority two routes while sander/plow trucks and sidewalk machines are also operating on routes around the city,” says Senior Communications Officer Mike Kellett. “Snow and ice control crews will remain in full operation 24 hours per day through the weekend clearing priority routes throughout the city.”

The city also reminds motorists that parking restrictions are in effect from October 15 to April 15 each year to help with snow operations.

Some of those restrictions include:

  • On-street parking is prohibited from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in residential areas. Parking on the side of the street with odd house numbers is permitted from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. unless otherwise posted.
  • On-street parking is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. downtown
  • Illegally parked vehicles are subject to a $50 ticket per offence and/or may be towed.

You can learn more about the city’s snow clearing operations by clicking here.