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Council hears snow-response review; city manager outlines limits, resources and options
Summary
The Dover City Council received an informational snow-response report noting that emergency and critical routes cover about 22% of the city’s 133 miles of roads, residential streets are not plowed unless snowfall exceeds 4 inches, and the city operates four dump trucks with spreaders.
The Dover City Council received an informational snow-response report Monday, describing how city crews and contractors handled the Jan. 9 storm and identifying operational limits and options for future storms.
The City Manager told council that "21.2 miles are critical and 8.6 miles are emergency, representing about 22% of the 133 miles of roadway that we must address during the storm." The manager said the city focuses on emergency and critical routes during the storm and moves into residential areas after the snow subsides.
Staff explained several standing policies and…
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