(MIRROR INDY) — The city of Indianapolis is rolling out a new snow removal policy that aims to address concerns from residents after their streets went unplowed following a winter storm last year.
In January 2024, after a winter storm dumped about 8 inches of snow in Marion County, the Department of Public Works decided not to plow residential streets, frustrating residents as well as members of City-County Council. At the time, DPW officials defended their decision, but councilors called for a change in policy. That was approved by the city’s Board of Public Works earlier this week.
Meteorologists are predicting snow Saturday morning and continuing throughout the day.
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With that in mind, here’s a refresher on how the city plans to handle snow removal going forward.
When can I expect my street to be plowed?
The new policy places roads into three categories: Thoroughfares, connectors and residential streets.
Major thoroughfares and streets next to hospitals and fire stations are given first priority. These include Washington Street, Emerson Avenue and Fall Creek Parkway, among others. These roads will get plowed in any event involving snow accumulation…