Montreal kicks off first full snow clearance operation of the season

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About 2,200 snow removal vehicles will carry out loading operations on Montreal’s 10,000 kilometers of streets, sidewalks and bike lanes.

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Montreal Gazette

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06 Dec 2021 • 20 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation

Shareef Elshafei pulls out her car after the first significant snowfall of the season in Montreal on December 6, 2021.
Shareef Elshafei pulls out her car after the first significant snowfall of the season in Montreal on December 6, 2021. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette

The city of Montreal began its first total winter snow clearing operation after Sunday’s nighttime snowfall. Snow loading operations will begin at 7pm on Monday.

About 2,200 snow removal vehicles will carry out loading operations on Montreal’s 10,000 kilometers of streets, sidewalks and bike lanes. Those interested in following the progress of the city can do so on the web montreal.ca/deneigement.

You can see a map of where to find free parking here .

The city lists the following tips to make the snow removal process safer:

  • Be careful when driving near vehicles that clear snow. Like all heavy vehicles, they have large blind spots, and the equipment they use to remove snow makes those blind spots even larger.
  • Stay visible to operators. Make eye contact with the driver to ensure they are aware of their presence. When in doubt, stay away from the vehicle and wait for him to leave the scene.
  • Always keep a sufficient distance between you and a snow removal vehicle.
  • Make sure not to crowd the sidewalks with bags or bins, and park 12 inches from the curb to make room for machinery.

Reference-montrealgazette.com

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