Sherwood Park Winter Road Maintenance
Keeping roads and streets clear and safe through the winter is a priority for Strathcona County.
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Call to let us know about conditions that need attention - for example, icy roads, snow removal, downed traffic signs or traffic lights that aren't working. If you phone after hours, you will be forwarded to one of our on-call staff.
Snow plows in action
Streets with higher speed limits and heavier traffic have the highest priority - these roads are plowed first (see chart below). Please note the time to clear snow is weather dependent. In the event of further snow, the major roadways will continue to be cleared first.
Sherwood Park Snow Clearing Priorities
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Snow clearing priorities map |
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| Priority 1 | Major thoroughfares |
Within 12 hours following an accumulation of 2 to 5 cm of snow |
| Priority 2 | Arterial roads |
Within 12 hours following an accumulation of 5 to 7 cm of snow and after Priority 1 roads are clear |
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School drop-off zones |
Within 72 hours following an accumulation of 5 to 7 cm of snow |
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| Priority 3 |
Collector roads, public transit routes |
Within 8 days snow is windrowed and removed following an accumulation of 15 to 21 cm of snow and after Priority 2 roads are clear |
| Priority 4 |
Residential streets (not included in the above categories) |
Within 12 days when there is 10 cm of compacted snow, windrowing and removal of snow in cul-de-sacs is completed and after Priority 3 roads are clear Within 12 days if 7 cm of compacted snow exists on any residential streets as of January 1 of any year, windrowing and removal of snow piles in cul-de-sacs is completed (After March 1, snow may be windrowed and left to melt) Snow clearing would be scheduled between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday |
| Highways | Government of Alberta contractors maintain all highways. Call Carillion Canada at 1-800-390-2242 |
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Streets sanding
Streets are also sanded according to priority - those with higher speed limits and heavier traffic are sanded first. Special attention is given to hills, curves and intersections. The streets are inspected constantly to determine where traction sand is needed.
- Trail clearing
The trails in Sherwood Park are cleared after the Priority 2 streets and school drop-off zones have been completed. - Parking when snow clearing is underway
Parking in Sherwood Park is restricted while streets are cleared. Watch for signs at the entrance to your neighbourhood. The parking ban goes into effect 24 hours after the signs are up, and remains until the signs are removed. - Remove all obstructions from your driveway area
This includes rubber mats, ramps, grates and any other materials at the driveway curb. These must be removed, since they can interfere with snow clearing equipment. Please also remove portable basketball nets from the edge of your driveway. - Clearing your driveway
For the safety of the travelling public, please do not deposit snow on or across the road when clearing your driveway, (Bylaw 33-94 Deposit of Snow, Ice and Debris on Roads) - Icy sidewalks
Many neighbourhoods in Sherwood Park have chip boxes placed near mailboxes. Feel free to use the chips. - Safe winter driving tip
Reduce your speed on ice or snow, especially when approaching intersections. Stay 15 metres behind the car or truck in front of you.
Last updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Page ID: 3531