County removing snowbanks, clearing sidewalks this week

Following two significant snowfalls over the weekend, the County is clearing sidewalks by day, nd removing snowbanks by night along roadsides in Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington during evenings this week.

Snow removal began on Picton Main Street Monday and is to be followed by work in Bloomfield and Wellington before crews return to Picton to remove snow from the side streets.

Crews will start snow removal along roadsides beginning at 9 p.m. each night and will work until approximately 5 a.m.

Residents are reminded to refrain from parking on the streets in these areas, if possible, to allow for an easy snow removal process. Overnight parking restriction are in effect on all Prince Edward County roads until March 31, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

The overnight parking restriction includes all municipal parking lots, except in these areas posted with winter parking sections:
Mary Street parking lot (Picton): Spaces in the first row to the left of the entrance are designated for overnight parking.
55 King Street parking lot (Picton): Parking is permitted along the right side of the lot on even-numbered days and along the left side of the lot on odd-numbered days.

For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca