Detroit
DPW
prepared
for the
winter
season,
announces
snow
removal
policy
for
2017-18
DETROIT
- 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.