Lexington residents living on unranked streets have endured two weeks of treacherous, icy road conditions while waiting for city snow removal assistance that may never come. Those streets aren’t on the city’s so-called plow list.
The city’s snow removal ranking system prioritizes roads based on traffic volume, access to public transportation, emergency services, schools and operational efficiency. But for those living on unranked streets like Brown Avenue, navigating deep frozen ruts has become a daily challenge.
“When the storm came on Saturday, I didn’t leave my house till the next Saturday,” Shirley Buchanon said. “I couldn’t go anywhere.”…