Snow removal update as significant weather event remains in effect

Two of Barrie's snow removal trucks clean city streets. CTV NEWS/BARRIE

The City of Barrie has provided an update to the public on where it’s at when it comes to snow removal across the city.

A significant weather event remains in effect, but progress is being made as crews are busy plowing, sanding and salting the roadways, parking lots and sidewalks.

Completed

Two major areas have been completed including residential roads that were plowed and sanded overnight and completed at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

The City said it removed snow from Grove Street between Duckworth Street and Penetanguishene Road as well as on Johnson Street from Grove Street to Georgian Drive.

In progress

The City said snowplows and sanders were out on priority and secondary roads Tuesday morning as of 8:30 and operations are expected to continue.

For those on foot looking to brave the cold for a walk, crews have been out blowing snow off the sidewalks and sanding them since Monday with secondary sidewalks being worked on starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Crews are shovelling and salting the downtown and parking lots.

What’s next?

The City said crews are focusing on narrow streets, laneways, sidewalks, bridge decks and other smaller spots that make it difficult to safely push aside snow.