NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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A residential plow out is scheduled to start at 2 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, and will continue until all roads, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails are plowed. Please move all parked cars off of the streets so plows can pass.
A significant weather event has been declared. This means due to the amount of snow, we may require more time than normal to clear our roads, bike lanes, sidewalks and bus stops. We appreciate your patience as we work throughout the evening to remove the snow.
Please give us 24 hours after the snow stops before submitting a service request for any spots we may have missed.
When will roads and bike lanes get plowed?
A plow out is typically completed 24 hours after a storm has stopped. During that time, we start plowing main roads and bike lanes first, followed by secondary roads. Residential streets will be plowed last. Please give us until 24 hours after a storm before submitting a service request.
When will sidewalks and multi-use paths get plowed?
Guelph’s 660 kilometres of sidewalks and multi-use paths take three days to clear. Stretched end-to-end, they’re the same distance between Guelph and Montreal. We appreciate your patience as we work to get them cleared.
Residents can use the Plow Tracker map to track where plows are and sign up for email alerts on plow outs, all from guelph.ca/snow.
How can you help?
- Allow for extra commute times and drive according to road conditions
- Never pass a snow plow
- If you’re able, please help clear sidewalks near your property
- Keep fire hydrants and storm drains clear of snow
- Shovel a spot for your waste carts, or place them in the driveway one foot from the curb
- Move parked cars off the streets to make room for snow plows and emergency vehicles
Continue to check guelph.ca/snow, Facebook and Twitter for updates about City services that might be affected by the weather including recreation programming, public transit and garbage pickup.
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