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Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Kamloops prioritizes arterials, then collector and bus routes, then residential streets. Its targets start after snowfall ends; continuing snowfall keeps crews on the highest-priority roads.
Key information
Kamloops prioritizes arterials, then collector and bus routes, then residential streets. Its targets start after snowfall ends; continuing snowfall keeps crews on the highest-priority roads.
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Road targets by category
For arterials such as Fortune Drive, Columbia Street and Summit Connector, the target is bare wheel paths in one lane within four hours after the event. Collector and bus routes have a 16-hour target. Residential streets are sanded or plowed as needed within 36 hours.
Residential roads are not brought to bare pavement. Hills have priority over level streets within each category. These are service goals, not a promise that every street is simultaneously finished at the target time.
Sources: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Continuing snow and City property
While snow keeps falling, crews continue on arterial routes before lower-priority roads. Use the classification and snow-clearing maps for your actual street. A street name alone may not explain the operating category.
City crews maintain municipal property such as facilities, parks, community centres, walkways and specified wheelchair ramps in downtown and Tranquille business areas. A City-owned sidewalk service does not replace the private property rule beside your home.
Sources: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Private adjacent sidewalks
Owners or occupiers must maintain sidewalks beside private property. Residential snow and ice must be removed each day in a timely manner after snowfall. The source does not use a universal 24-hour residential deadline.
Other properties, including commercial premises, must clear accumulated snow and ice before 10 a.m. each day except Sunday. Keep the distinction instead of importing a nearby city’s deadline. Use the source’s service request for a City maintenance issue.
Sources: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Arterial target | Bare wheel paths within four hours after event |
| Collector / bus route target | Within 16 hours after snowfall |
| Residential target | Sand or plow as necessary within 36 hours |
| Residential finish | Not bare pavement |
| Residential sidewalk | Clear daily in a timely manner |
| Other-property sidewalk | Before 10 a.m. daily except Sunday |
Sources: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Steps to follow
- Locate
Check the City classification for the road.
- Plan
Allow for continuing snow and higher-priority work.
- Clear
Meet the adjacent-sidewalk duty for your property type.
Sources: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Questions and answers
Which roads get first priority?
Arterial roads.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What is the arterial goal after a snow event?
Bare wheel paths in one lane within four hours.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What is the collector and bus-route target?
Within 16 hours after snowfall ends.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What is the residential target?
Sand or plow as necessary within 36 hours after snowfall.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Are residential streets returned to bare pavement?
No.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Do hills have additional priority?
Yes, over level streets in each category.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What happens during continuing snowfall?
Crews keep addressing arterial roads before moving to lower-priority routes.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What is the residential sidewalk rule?
Remove accumulated snow and ice daily in a timely manner after snowfall.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
What is the commercial sidewalk deadline?
Before 10 a.m. each day except Sunday.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information
Does the source give a universal 24-hour residential sidewalk deadline?
No. Its residential wording is daily and timely removal.
Source: Official Kamloops snow priorities and sidewalk responsibilities information