City of Lincoln Completes Snow and Ice Control Plan

[January 02, 2015]  LINCOLN - In an effort to improve public works operations, the City Council approved Lincoln’s Snow and Ice Control Plan for the 2014-2015 winter season. City Administrator Clay Johnson and Street Superintendent Walt Landers crafted a plan to formally inventory the City of Lincoln’s snow control equipment, identify main and secondary routes, and outline techniques for keeping Lincoln’s streets and sidewalks safe during a winter event.

“Winter storms can become chaotic for everyone involved,” said Johnson. “With a defined plan in place, our personnel are better able to address our city’s routes with an appropriate response.” While the Snow and Ice Control Plan is for city operations, it is also an informational document that educates residents on what to do and where it is safe to drive during snow and ice accumulations. A map included with the document illustrates the best routes to travel during snow. According to the plan, during heavier snow accumulations, routes identified as “mains” will be cleaned first with “secondary” routes to follow. Roads identified as state routes are not the responsibility of the City.

The Snow and Ice Control Plan is also a living document. Prior to each winter season, the City will inventory its snow and ice control measures to make sure Lincoln personnel are performing their best during inclement weather.

Written Snow and Ice Control Policy (Pdf)

Snow Removal Map (Pdf)

[Clay Johnson, City of Lincoln]