Central Missouri’s first chance for icy or snowy roadway conditions is forecast to occur over the next 24 hours.
A news release says while no appreciable amount of snow or ice is anticipated from this event, the city of Sedalia’s Public Works Department wants to remind residents not to park along Emergency Snow Routes during snow emergencies. Emergency Snow Routes help improve traffic flow after a snow storm or significant icing by declaring a parking ban along the designated routes to expedite snow or ice clearing.
When more than two inches of snow, sleet or ice is expected within a 24-hour period, the city declares a snow emergency and the ordinance regarding Emergency Snow Routes is put into effect. Parking is prohibited along Emergency Snow Routes once the snow emergency occurs.
The Street Department works to keep these designated streets as clear as possible to allow for emergency vehicle use.
The map attached to this story details which city streets are designated Emergency Snow Routes as well as those designated by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
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