Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24, excess snow removal operations will be taking place with the anticipation of being completed by early Thursday morning.

Vehicles parked within the downtown core must be removed from parking spaces by 8 p.m., on Wednesday, February 24, to allow access for snow removal equipment. Winter overnight parking restrictions are in place. Vehicles interfering with snow removal activities may be towed.

The areas impacted include the following streets, or sections of streets, in the downtown area:

Signage will be posted indicating snow-clearing operations are ongoing, which will be coordinated by City staff. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to be aware of their surroundings when traveling in these areas.

Snow removal operations in the downtown area are an essential part of the City’s efforts to keep the streets and sidewalks clear and passable for residents, as well as emergency vehicles.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound