City of Lincoln says it’s undertaking ‘largest possible response’ to heavy snow
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The City of Lincoln said every last one of its snowplows was sent out to clear roads on Friday.
And they will be working until Saturday to ensure roads are plowed.
Parts of Lincoln had at least 6 inches of snow Thursday into Friday.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said residents need to take necessary precautions during the storm.
“As the winter storm has gained strength, so did our city’s response, and we deployed the largest possible response of 165 snow fighters,” she said. “If you must venture outside, please dress appropriately and allow yourself extra time and stopping distance.”
You can track which roads have been cleared by using the plow tracker map. There’s also a residential plow map, which shows which neighborhoods have been cleared by the city.
If a street has already been plowed, but you think it needs more attention, you can also make a service request online.
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Liz Elliott, director of the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department, said another thing to remember is that the city’s parking bans are in effect through Saturday.
That means you’ll have to move your vehicles off bus and school routes, and you can only park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses in residential areas.
“By moving your vehicles off the street, snowplows will be able to clear more snow from your street efficiently and quickly,” she said. “This helps you and all your neighbors get in and out of your neighborhood more easily.”
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Elliott said that buses will continue to run but that there could be delays over the next few days.
She said anyone planning to attend the Huskers wrestling dual at the Devaney Sports Center on Friday night, or any other events, should give themselves extra time and space between other vehicles.
If you need help shoveling, you can use the city’s Snow Angels program, which sends volunteers out to clear driveways and sidewalks for those who aren’t able to.
Officials say with wind chill warnings in effect until Tuesday, don’t expect any of the snow and ice to melt until next week.
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