The City’s public works team gained an early start this month on its spring street-sweeping routine and is ready to resume again as soon as warmer weather returns.
Due to the early start of winter weather and extended cold temperatures, streets have significant buildup of leaves and winter sands. The City will have two machines in operation, including one rental sweeper during the month of March, plus the City’s own sweeping equipment.
Residents can assist crews with sweeping sidewalks adjacent to their property to the gutter in advance of sweeping operations, and to watch for temporary no parking signs that will be placed out to ensure street sweeper access. With sweeping equipment and crews moving slowly down roadways and around corners, motorists are asked to remain patient and exercise care when passing.
Roads will be swept in priority, starting with main arterial roads, bus routes and bike routes. Sweeping operations start at 4 a.m. to enable safe and efficient cleaning with minimal disruptions. Removal of sand from sidewalks and the cleaning of traffic islands and bridges will also be conducted, as will the sweeping of roads in rural areas.
Following this initial maintenance, a schedule of street sweeping will continue during summer and fall. Spring street sweeping is followed by the City’s annual traffic line and road marking paint program, which usually begins in mid-April.
For more information about the City’s road repair and maintenance efforts, visit penticton.ca/roads.