City plows are kept busy clearing the City’s top priority roads during heavy, ongoing snow events. Residents are asked to help, not hinder, snow clearing efforts and those living on Priority 3 roads can expect delayed response when the snow flies.
If possible, motorists are asked to avoid travel at such times or use extreme caution on roadways.
Here’s how residents of West Kelowna can help with snow removal efforts:
Snow removal in West Kelowna is conducted on a priority basis. The top priority is clearing arterial and collector roads, transit routes and roads with steep grades. The second priority is school zones, school bus routes, town centres and population centres, and the final priority is all other local roads. During times of heavy and persistent snowfalls, road crews must continue to focus on higher priority roads in the municipality, which can lead to a delay in snow removal on local roads. Residents on priority 3 roads are asked to be patient, these roads will be visited by plows once all other roadways have been cleared.
The City provides comprehensive information on its website, www.westkelownacity.ca/roads, regarding snow removal, including a Snow Clearing Priorities Map. Residents can connect with the Roads Department directly at 778-797-2225 or roads@westkelownacity.ca during regular hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays; offices are closed 3 p.m. December 22, 2017 to 8:00 a.m. January 2, 2017). Outside of these hours, please call 1-866-353-3136.