The winter months have arrived, which means it is time to review the snow removal and salting/grit application policies for the city roadways. Provided below is information about the Winter 2010/2011 snow removal policy and the list of streets that are designated to be plowed and salted.
The Street Department will plow and salt streets based on a TWO TIER policy, as adopted by City Council on January 18, 2011. TIER I includes the roads that were treated under the previous restricted snow removal policy, as outlined below. TIER II includes all remaining streets in the City, including subdivisions, side streets, and all remaining streets. The Street Department will plow and salt streets using the TWO TIER policy as outlined below:
- Plow and salt streets included in TIER I of the policy, as listed below.
- When all TIER I roads are clear, work will begin to clear the TIER II roads.
- City’s goal is to have treated all streets within 24 hours of a snow event. This timeframe will be modified based on the severity of a snow event.
- The City Administrator is authorized to use his discretion in applying this policy in cases of extraordinary and unique weather events.
Tier I Roads to be plowed and salted per this policy are:
Pataskala Ridge Drive, Oxford Drive North, Hazelwood Drive (due to the contour of these roads and the fact that they empty onto SR 310 and SR 16 respectively)
All roads in the Barrington Ride subdivision due to the contours and grades of the roads loctaed within this subdivision.
Railroad crossings at Taylor Road, Columbia Road, Mink Street, Connors Avenue, Summit Road, and Township Road.
Summit Road Taylor Road Mink Street
SR 310 Columbia Road Township Road
Headleys Mill Road Hollow road Old Maids Lane
Alward Road Mill Street Graham Road
Havens Corners Road SR 16 Courter Road
Cable Road Dixon Road Patterson Road
Refugee Road McIntosh Road Kennedy Road
Cleveland Road Creek Road Broadway Street
Highland Hollow Dr. Highland Court Green Hollow Drive
School Alley Blacks Road High Street in front of school
Granville Street where hill exists
Vine Street for library access
Cyprus Street and Klema Drive due to businesses with heavy semi traffic
Watkins Road from Broad Street to city boundary
Intersection of John Reese Parkway and Broad Street (Due to contour of intersection)
Etna Parkway (Once accepted and opened by City)
This plan will be reviewed throughout the winter season and is subject to change. The City's resources will also be evaluated throughout the winter season and, if needed, this plan can be modified in response to resource shortfalls.
If you have any questions, or would like additional information regarding this policy, please contact the Director of Public Services by calling 740-927-0145 or e-mailing bjking@ci.pataskala.oh.us.