Some roads, most sidewalks in Timmins still ‘impassable’

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The City of Timmins is still digging out from the major snowstorm that struck the city this week, with some roads still impassable and most sidewalks blocked.

The city’s “transportation network remains in severe winter condition,” the municipality said in an update Wednesday morning.

“At this time, some residential and rural roads remain impassable. The city’s Connecting Link is reduced to a single eastbound lane, with a single lane in each direction in the narrow four-lane sections of Algonquin Boulevard and King Street. Nearly all sidewalks are currently obstructed.”

Storm dumped 60 cm of snow

A winter storm dropped about 60 cm on Monday, with blowing snow continuing into Tuesday. The city’s public works department is still working to clear roads.

“The immediate priority is to ensure that all roads are open and passable and lane widths are re-established on the Connecting Link,” the update said.

“Once complete, crews will focus on widening high-volume roads and collector roads like Airport Road, arterial routes like Highway 67 (Municipal Road), followed by residential roads. Sidewalk maintenance will be delayed, with crews clearing high-volume pedestrian areas first.”

Residents are reminded not to park on the street, as per city bylaws, to ensure crews can plow roadways.

“With some residential roads limited to one lane, it is important that residents do not park in the plowed section of the road,” the city said.

“Cooperation is critical to allow snowplows and heavy equipment to operate safely and efficiently.”

All scheduled snow removal has been suspended, with public works crews focused on widening streets and travel lanes.

Cuts will be made to snowbanks to make space in the roadway.

Priority will be given to areas with limited snow storage, high-traffic collector roads and bus routes.

Don’t park on the street

‘Road closed’ signs will be posted during active operations.

“Snow removal in Schumacher will require residents to temporarily move their vehicles off the roadway to allow crews to complete snow removal and additional plowing,” the city said.

Public Works will begin snow removal in Schumacher on Jan. 5, starting on Brundy Avenue, Croatia Avenue, Grant Street, Father Costello Drive and Vipond Road.

“This schedule is intended to provide residents with sufficient time to move their vehicles in advance of operations,” the city said.

“Residents are also reminded that placing snow from private driveways and walkways onto city streets and sidewalks is prohibited under City of Timmins By-law 1993-4162. Moving snow from a driveway onto roadways or sidewalks can create safety hazards, obstruct pedestrian traffic, and reduce visibility for drivers.”

Contractors not currently on the city’s equipment registry who wish to provide snow removal or plowing support can contact Service Timmins directly at 705-264-1331 or by email to [e-mail].

“Timmins thanks residents for their continued patience and cooperation as crews work to restore road conditions following this significant storm.”