Greater Sudbury's annual street sweeping program is underway, with crews already sweeping some sidewalks, boulevards and medians, with main road sweeping beginning soon.
In a news release, the city said high pedestrian traffic areas such downtown, upcoming spring marathon routes and high-risk drainage areas are swept first to ensure resident safety and to protect our waterways from runoff.
“The vast majority of roads, especially in residential areas, are done later as there is typically more ice and snow that needs to melt before street sweeping can occur,” the release said. “It can take several passes to remove the sand and debris, and although equipment will closely follow each other, it can take some time in between passes for the next sweeper to come by.”
In order to prevent equipment breakdowns, residents are being asked to not pile sand at the end of their driveway.
“Please keep in mind that some noise and dust are inevitable during street sweeping operations,” the release said.
Beginning in early May, city contractor Jara Sweeping will begin the city’s contracted portion of the street sweeping operations.
For more information, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/roads. Regular updates, including tentative schedules will be posted on the website, and the city’s Facebook and Twitter.
