Due to projected snowfall from Friday, March 13 through Monday, March 16, Public Works encourages the public to stay home and travel only if absolutely necessary.
The city is responsible for plowing approximately 82 miles of roads and 15 miles of bike paths.
The highest priority is keeping major streets open and passable for emergency services and essential travel. As a result, residential streets, local roads, and alleys are not cleared until major streets have been completed.
Bike paths are plowed only after all roadways and alleys are accessible and safe. Winter parking regulations remain in effect and must be followed to ensure the safety of plow truck drivers, emergency personnel, and the citizens of Escanaba.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during winter snow events and in the days that follow.
Please remember that it is illegal and unsafe to push snow across streets or avenues, or into the center lanes of Ludington Street, Stephenson Avenue, or other major roadways. Please park off the roadway and avoid parking or placing garbage and recycling carts directly in front of your driveway. As this can cause snow to be left in the roadway around these objects during plowing. The primary purpose of plowing is to ensure the safety of the entire community.
When movable objects are placed in or along the roadway, it slows plowing operations and may prevent streets from being fully cleared. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crew works to maintain services as safely and efficiently as possible. Please use caution while traveling and stay safe.
Snow Plowing Priorities:
1) Major streets
2) Local streets
3) Alleys
4) Bike paths
For questions or additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 786-1842 or email kdubord@escanaba.org.
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