Snow and ice control is considered emergency work in that streets must be cleared any time of the day or night. Because of the potential hazard to the motoring public and high incidence of overtime involved in this program, careful planning and preparation must be done prior to the snow and ice season. This planning process is made considerably more difficult due to the variable conditions encountered during each storm. Such things as the rate and accumulation of snowfall, moisture content, temperature, time of day or night, wind direction and velocity, and duration are all factors that interact to create a unique aspect for each storm with the result that no two storms are identical.

The goal of the Department of Public Services is to make all Trunklines, Major streets and Local streets safe and accessible for vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions during and after a storm, in accordance with the guidelines set herein. We will attempt to clear all Trunklines and Major streets to bare pavement and maintain a clear driving track at Stop signs and curves on Local streets within twelve (12) hours of the end of a snowfall and with courts, cul de sacs and dead ends, within eighteen (18) hours of the end of a snowfall. Additional caution is advised, however, when driving during the winter season because of the potential for hazardous conditions caused by snow, wind and freezing temperatures. During and after a storm, some streets may be snow packed and snow can be expected to accumulate adjacent to the traveled portion of a street to the extent that a motorist’s sight distance may be greatly reduced or impaired.

City streets have been divided into three categories which determine the priority level of service. The first priority is State Trunklines and Major streets which carry traffic to and through the City. Next on the priority list of streets to be serviced are the Local Streets. This is a much larger group of streets which serves primarily residential areas. Finally, the group of streets known as court, cul de sacs and dead ends will be serviced. This group carries the least amount of traffic of all streets in the City.

Additional detail regarding the full City of Monroe snow and ice policy can be found here. Please utilize this form should you have any questions or concerns not addressed above.

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