City Crews Set to Complete Treating Streets Today, Wed., Jan. 27 Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | Views: 685 | Categories: Public Works News The City’s crews plowed and treated primary streets early today, Wed., Jan. 27. As pavement temperatures increased and snow started melting, plowing no longer became necessary and crews began treating secondary and residential streets with salt. Crews are set to complete treating residential streets this afternoon. A refreeze of wet pavements is possible overnight into Thursday, Jan. 28. Even with treated streets, drivers should use caution especially on...
City Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Expected Early Wed., Jan. 27 Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | Views: 855 | Categories: Public Works News The City’s crews pre-treated streets today, Tuesday, Jan. 26, in anticipation of snow expected overnight into Wed., Jan. 27. Crews are scheduled to report at 7 p.m. tonight to continue preparing for the storm, which could produce up to three inches of accumulating snow for Lee’s Summit. The City will continue to monitor the weather forecast and update its response accordingly.
Refreeze Possible Early Tuesday, Jan. 26 Monday, January 25, 2021 | Views: 707 | Categories: Public Works News ***Update*** Due to the potential for freezing drizzle overnight, City crews are now scheduled to report at 1 a.m. to treat streets as needed. The City has a crew scheduled to report at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to monitor and treat primary streets as needed before the morning commute. Wet pavements from overnight precipitation may freeze due to falling temperatures early Tuesday. Streets may be slick and residents should use caution while driving,...
City Crews Set to Continue Treating Streets As Needed Overnight and Into Saturday, Jan. 16 Friday, January 15, 2021 | Views: 825 | Categories: Public Works News The City’s crews completed treating all streets earlier today, Friday, Jan. 15, and trucks are treating primary streets again as needed. A small crew will continue treating streets as needed overnight and into tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 16, due to a possible refreeze. Residents should use caution while driving, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Crews will complete operations Saturday morning, and temperatures are expected to rise...
City’s Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Overnight Into Friday, Jan. 15 Thursday, January 14, 2021 | Views: 809 | Categories: Public Works News The City’s crews are scheduled to begin pre-treatment of streets at 11 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Jan. 14, ahead of a winter storm expected to arrive in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 15. The Kansas City metro area is on the southern edge of a larger storm system, and snowfall totals are expected to be light; however, high winds and gusts could potentially cause issues with blowing and drifting snow and downed limbs and trees. Friday morning’s...