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PITTSBURGH – Today, City of Pittsburgh Director of Public Works Chris Hornstein reported how city crews are ready for Friday’s expected heavy snow fall.
Workers will begin pre-treating the roadway tonight, Thursday, January 18, 2024 starting at 10pm. Crews will be on standby for the actual start of the snow fall. Crews will work through the storm until Saturday, January 20th at 2pm. However, if the storm continues through Sunday DPW crews are prepared to respond.
Since the storm is expected to hit during morning rush hour, residents are asked to work from home if possible or plan their travel accordingly if they must go out. The City is also requesting non-essential personnel to work from home.
“Residents staying off the roadway as much as possible will help DPW crews clear the roads as quickly as possible. If it’s possible to stay at home, please do so. If you stay home be mindful where you park your vehicle(s) so crews can clear your neighborhood streets,” said Mayor Ed Gainey.
According to Director Hornstein this storm will be slightly different than Tuesday’s storm. “Thankfully, we’re going to have temperatures in the teens and low winds so we should see better results with the pre-treatment of the roadways,” said Hornstein.
DPW will start on the main roadways before moving through neighborhood secondary roadways. Priority will be given to streets that will allow access to hospitals, schools and public safety facilities. Residents should be aware that it takes 24 hours after the snow has stopped to treat all city streets. However, if their street has not been cleared within 24 hours after the snow has stopped, they should contact 3-1-1.
Environmental Services will still remove refuse on Friday and Saturday but they will start a bit later to allow crews the opportunity to remove snow off the routes. A predicated 4 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall.
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