Snohomish County Government: Snohomish County Road Crews Winding Down Snow Fight With Emphasis On Ice, Side Routes

Edmonds WA

01 January, 2022

3:01 PM

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Press release from the Snohomish County Government: December 31, 2021 Contact: Contact: Bill Craig                                      Matt Phelps                                          Communications Specialist         Communications Specialist [email protected]                   [email protected]                                 425-754-5680                               425-359-7143                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Online resources include snow removal and priority route maps for plows and deicers    EVERETT, Wash., December 31, 2021 – With temperatures expected to rise Saturday and Sunday, Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews will transition this weekend from a 24/7 operation to regular shifts. Crews will continue to sand to improve traction on icy roads through Saturday, focusing on secondary and tertiary routes.   Through Dec. 31, road maintenance crews have logged the following:     "Our crews have worked very hard over the past week keeping our county roads plowed, sanded and deiced," said Snohomish County Public Works Director Kelly Snyder. "Their work, especially during the holiday season, is to be commended."   Before heading out today or during a snow or ice event, it is highly recommended that commuters check their travel routes and options. For those venturing through unincorporated Snohomish County, visit the Public Works Snow and Ice webpage for road closure information and more. The new snow removal and anti-icing map shows which routes are primary and secondary and allows residents to see what county roads have been recently plowed, sanded or had anti-icing applied.   Public calls requesting service will be addressed where possible after priority routes have been cleared. The prioritization of snow and ice routes is based on traffic volume, transit and school bus routes, terrain, and knowledge of problem areas.   During snow/ice weather events, it's also important to: Life-threatening emergencies, call 911.  Work requests for road plowing will be recorded and used to prioritize secondary and tertiary routes as time allows.    Follow Snohomish County departments on social media for the most up-to-date information during an emergency event:   About Snohomish County Public Works  Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for approximately 1,600 miles of county roads, more than 200 bridges and manages about 200 traffic control signals. The department also processes nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and Snohomish County Public Works preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks or follow the department on Facebook and Twitter for more information about Snohomish County Public Works. This press release was produced by the Snohomish County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.