Edmonton spring street sweeping, residential parking ban ending Friday

The City of Edmonton says the spring street sweeping is coming to an end and the residential parking ban will end on Friday. The street sweeping of residential streets started on April 14.

According to a press release Thursday, city crews cleaned more than 6,200 kilometres of roadways, clearing debris and dust from roads, bike lanes and major pathways.

The city says 230 per cent more traction material was applied to roadways and active pathways due to an increase in the number of snow events and freeze/thaw cycles in the region during the winter season. This resulted in a larger amount of debris on the roadways, requiring more passes and slower speeds during spring street sweeping.

City crews continue to respond to notifications in areas that require additional sweeping. Residents are encouraged to call 311 to report any areas with heightened levels of debris. Sweeping crews will also continue to conduct weekly maintenance in business improvement areas (BIAs) and other high-speed roadways throughout the summer.