As heavy snow keeps hitting the Waterloo Region roads this winter, the City of Kitchener has issued a notice for residents, warning about “challenging” road conditions.
This winter, the city has declared seven snow events, which is more than the average of five seen over the past five years and with another two months of winter still to come.
Snowfall started early this season in Ontario, leading Kitchener to roll out full plow crews for the first time on Nov. 9, with the first snow event declared on Nov. 27.
The long and snowy season has put a strain on staff and resources at the city. Crews are now having to conserve road salt as shortages emerge across Ontario.
Because of this, the city mentions that crews will start using sand on Priority 1 roads like Victoria Street, Homer Watson Boulevard, Fischer-Hallman Road, Highland Road and others.
It also pointed out that bare, wet pavement might be harder to find due to less salt being used, adding that “track bare” surfaces where wheel paths are clear but the rest remains snow-covered will become more frequent.
“The City of Kitchener appreciates residents’ understanding and cooperation as crews continue to manage these challenging winter conditions,” reads the release from the City of Kitchener. “We also extend our gratitude to roads, parks and fleet maintenance teams across the region for their ongoing dedication to helping residents travel safely in our community.”
The area is expected to face another round of heavy snowfall this weekend, with up to 5 cm possible on Friday and an additional 25 cm on Sunday along with extremely cold temperatures.
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