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April 8, 2010
(Red Deer, Alberta) – Street sweepers will head out next week when City crews clean up streets, boulevards and medians on main arterial roads. Weather permitting, street sweeping will begin on Sunday, April 11.
“During spring, City crews need to get out and clean the streets from the sand and debris that has collected over winter,” said Jim Chase, Roads Superintendent. “We encourage motorists to keep safety in mind as they travel roads where there is street sweeping equipment.”
Drivers are reminded to take precautions around street sweeping equipment. The City recommends motorists leave at least three car lengths between their vehicle and a street sweeper. Keeping a safe distance can also prevent damage to vehicles from debris that might come from the street sweeper during the cleaning process. Also, do not enter lanes that are closed off and obey all construction and no parking signs.
Downtown business owners are also asked to sweep the sand from their sidewalks prior to Sunday, if they haven’t done so already. After the arterials are complete, The City will begin cleaning collectors streets before moving to residential streets.
Spring cleaning for main arterial roads will start April 11 and finish May 1. Further notice will be provided on scheduled street cleaning in subdivisions. On average, it takes The City 40 days to sweep all city roadways.
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For more information, please contact:
Jim Chase
Roads Superintendent
Public Works department
403-342-8238
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