SPOKANE, Wash. – Starting at 4 a.m. on Jan. 17, crews with the City of Spokane have been monitoring and treating priority roadways. After heavy snowfall throughout the day, the City announced they will transition to a full-city plow.
A full-city plow means crews will work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until all streets within Spokane City Limits are plowed. Additional personnel from water and wastewater will aid in plowing efforts.
When it stops snowing, it should take about three days to complete. Priority routes start with arterials and hills, with secondary routes including schools and hospitals. Then, crews will begin working in residential areas.
“The dayshift crews have been focused on main arterials and hills today and the night crew will continue that work as needed,” says Street Director Clint Harris. “Once those routes can sustain safe travel conditions, crews will start moving into secondary and residential areas.”
The order for plowing residential routes will be posted on the City of Spokane’s website. For information on the progression of the full-city plow, refer to the City’s plow map. You can also visit the City’s residential plow route map.
“When driving in these wintry conditions, the City is asking motorists to slow down, be patient, and drive according to the conditions. Don’t follow plows closely, and please do not try to pass plow trucks; it is very dangerous,” the City of Spokane said.
