Overnight Barrie snow removal efforts require motorists to move vehicles or face penalties

City of Barrie road maintenance crews. (CTV News Barrie/FILE Image)

Another round of snow clearing is set for downtown Barrie Tuesday night, with the City requesting motorists move their vehicles to avoid tickets and towing.

"Crews have been removing snow downtown for the last two nights and were not able to finish last night due to mechanical breakdowns with the large amount of snow," the City stated.

Crews will work overnight from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. Wednesday. "Vehicles must be removed from metered parking in the impacted areas by 8 p.m. on Tuesday," the City added.

Snow removal will consist of several road closures starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday.

They include:

• Dunlop Street- High Street to Bayfield Street
• Simcoe Street - Bradford Street to Bayfield Street
• Toronto Street – Dunlop Street to Simcoe Street
• Maple Avenue – Dunlop Street to Simcoe Street
• Mary Street – Ross Street to Dunlop Street

Crews have focused the past two nights on main roads, curb lanes, and cycling routes. Snow removal efforts will continue in other areas of the city as needed, the City noted.

"Please note that residents are responsible for removal of driveway snow windrows. The City does not provide this service and plows cannot control the amount of snow that leaves the end of the wing," the City concluded.

Residents can track the status of snowplows using the city’s Plow Tracker.