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Waynesboro Virginia - Snow Removal Information 04 January 2024 ( news )
Waynesboro , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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Snow Season is Almost Here! Here is some information and tips to help make your snow experience a better one:
Shoveling your driveway
It may be best to wait to clear your driveway until snow removal has been completed . You can check to see if your zone has been completed by viewing the Current Completed Zone Map or by following us on
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. If you find you must clear your driveway prior to completion , understand that crews may inadvertently re - cover the clearing . Having your driveway covered back up after you ' ve shoveled it is frustrating . Here is a video from the Virginia Department of Transportation ( VDOT ) to help you dig out in a way that makes it less likely to be re - covered:
Snow Shoveling Secrets from VDOT
Parking During a Snow Event
If at all possible prior to the snow event , utilize off street parking when available . It is much easier for crews to clear the street when it is free of cars , trailers and other obstacles .
Do Alleys Get Plowed?
Alleys do not get plowed unless they meet both of these requirements:
They are hard surfaced .
They provide sole ( parking not allowed on street ) access to an inhabited dwelling .
What Happens to Trash Collection During a Snow Event?
On minor snow events , trash collection will not be altered . If the snow has accumulated to the point that collection vehicles cannot safely negotiate alleys , then collection may have to be adjusted . The City will make every effort to resume collection as soon as conditions allow .
In what order are roads cleared?
Snow clearing begins with PRIMARY roads as the first priority ( such as Rosser Ave , Lyndhurst Rd , Delphine Ave , Main St , Broad St , Lew DeWitt Blvd , Ivy St ) . SECONDARY roads ( such as Hopeman Pkwy , 13th St , Meadowbrook Rd , Vedette Ave ) are cleared as snow fall rates allow . SNOW ACESS routes ( multiple roads in residential areas that connect as a direct path to secondary and primary roads ) are plowed after secondary and primary roads are completed , and before residential subdivisions are started . Residential roads are plowed when snow accumulation is 6" or more and follow in order of areas .
Who can I contact if I have questions?
You may call the pre - recorded Snow Hotline at ( 540 ) 932 - 8240 or Public Works Operations at ( 540 ) 942 - 6743 .
How do I access the snow removal map so I can see snow removal process?
Here is the link directly to the Snow Removal Services page on Public Works:
Snow Removal Maps
. You can find your area on the map to track snow removal progress . Once a snow event has begun , the map will be updated to help you follow the crews ' snow removal progress .
Where are the snow removal crews right now?
Once a snow event has begun , we will update this information to help you follow the crews ' snow removal progress .
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