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Prince George crews set to work around the clock following recent snowfall

Priority One, Two routes top of mind to ensure safe inter-city travel
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City snow removal crews. (via City of Prince George)

Snow removal crews are being deployed in Prince George and plan to work night and day this weekend to clear the roads.

According to the city, operators will be handling Priority One and Two routes as its mandate requires workers to clear them in a 48-hour window.

As more than 7.5 cm of snow has fallen, the following routes are being tended to first:

Priority One

  • Arterial roads and curb-adjacent sidewalks
  • Downtown Central Business District roads, laneways, and sidewalks
  • The Hospital District
  • Major facility entrances, pedestrian surfaces, and daily parking areas
  • City off-street parking

Priority Two

  • Collector roads and curb-adjacent sidewalks
  • Priority hills
  • Commercial and industrial zoning roads, laneways, and curb-adjacent sidewalks
  • Transit bus routes that are not in Priority One routes
  • Transit bus stops along Priority One routes
City of PG snow removal graphic chartThis graphic details when and where the City of Prince George will plow its streets after a specific snow event (via City of Prince George)

The city says crews already started clearing high-traffic areas overnight.

Sidewalks will be plowed and de-icing operations will be conducted through the weekend as well.

Motorists are encouraged to drive to conditions and to use caution when operating near road crews and equipment.

For more information, you can visit the City of Prince George website.

A snowfall warning remains in place for Prince George by Environment Canada as 15 cm in total accumulation is expected by later tonight (Nov. 27).

Sunnier skies are on the horizon for Saturday (Nov. 28) and a high of -1 C.