News Release
City Urges Citizens to Exercise Patience, Caution on
Roads Tonight
(Friday, January 12, 2018) – The expected intensity of
this evening’s predicted snowfall is expected to present a challenge to plow
crews, so the City of Rochester is asking motorists to exercise patience and
caution as crews work throughout the evening to keep the roads open.
Monroe County is under a Winter Storm Warning until 4
p.m. tomorrow, with rain changing to freezing rain and sleet Friday evening,
then heavy snow expected Friday night through Saturday, according to the
National Weather Service.
“Our crews will be working hard throughout the night and
into the morning to clear the roads, however these conditions present
particular challenges, so we need cooperation from our citizens,” said Norman
Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services. “So I am
asking our citizens to please exercise caution, only drive if necessary, abide
by alternate side parking restrictions, and give plows plenty of space to do
their jobs.”
Citizens are asked to monitor the news for updated
weather and road conditions. If you must drive, leave yourself plenty of time
to get where you need to go, and if you encounter a snow plow, stay at least
200 feet behind it, slow down and never pass on the right.
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NOTE: Observing alternate side parking restrictions is CRITICAL for
snow removal. Just one car parked on the wrong side can keep an entire block
from being plowed.**************
For the latest information on storm preparations, updates
and cancellations visit www.cityofrochester.gov/rocsnow.
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