Edmonton declares Phase 1 parking ban on major roads starting Dec. 28

The City of Edmonton announced that it will enact the Phase 1 parking ban starting Sunday to support snow clearing efforts.

In a press release, Saturday, the City said the citywide parking ban will start on Dec. 28, Sunday at 7 a.m..

“Due to the volume of snow we have received over the last few days, a Phase 1 parking ban is necessary for clearing the accumulation and drifting of snow,” said Val Dacyk, general supervisor of infrastructure field operations, Parks and Roads Services.

Dacyk added that the parking ban was expected to be in effect for three to five days as crews clear the roadways.

“During the Phase 1 parking ban, parking is prohibited on arterial roads, collector roads, bus routes and roads within business improvement at all hours until the clearing is complete,” the statement said.

Edmontonians may continue to park on residential streets. Parking is allowed on roads once their snow removal has been completed as long as parking is allowed there normally

EPark zones are not active during Phase 1 of the parking ban while these areas are cleared. These roadways include those marked with white “Seasonal No Parking” signs.

Vehicles parked on roadways where the parking bank is in effect can be towed and ticketed $250, the City said.