NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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Weather
30 per cent chance of flurries this morning and a high of -2. Snow beginning early this evening. About 2 to 4 cm expected and a low -6.
Priority Roads
Current road conditions are being monitored, however, no action is being taken at this time. Crews are removing snow in various areas to improve site lines and widen lanes.
Secondary Roads
No action being taken at this time.
Priority Sidewalks
No action being taken at this time.
Secondary Sidewalks
Residential sidewalk plows are going out to clean up intersections.
Reminder: Overnight Parking By-law
As per the Overnight Parking By-law, on-street parking is not permitted from 3–6 a.m. within the Downtown Business Improvement Area, and on other City streets from 12:01–7 a.m., Dec. 1 through Mar. 31.
This ensures the City can completely clear streets of snow and that large emergency vehicles can get down the street.
For up-to-date information on Winter Control and to see service level standards, visit www.barrie.ca/snow.
The City's levels of winter control service meet or exceed the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
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