As Galesburg braces for the winter snow season, residents are urged to follow specific protocols for snow removal and parking. The city implements a parking prohibition across all streets, excluding the central business district, whenever snow accumulation hits two inches. This measure facilitates smoother operations for snowplows, ensuring road safety and accessibility. Residents can stay informed about snow emergencies via the City of Galesburg’s website, social media channels, or by signing up for e-alerts. Non-compliance with these regulations may lead to vehicles being ticketed or towed. For a comprehensive understanding of the city’s winter policies, residents are advised to visit the official Galesburg website.
Galesburg Winter Roadway Guidelines:
- A parking prohibition on all city streets, except the central business district, will automatically go into effect when snow accumulation reaches two inches. In addition to paying attention to local forecasts, residents have several resources to know when a snow emergency is in effect, including checking the City of Galesburg website, following the City of Galesburg on social media, and signing up for e-alerts to receive a text or email when an emergency alert from the City of Galesburg is posted.
- All bridges are treated with granular or liquid salt when the street temperature is below freezing.
- When there is heavy frost, freezing rain, sleet, or snow accumulation of less than two inches, all bridges and major streets are salted. Roads are not plowed at this time.
- When there is snow accumulation of two inches or more, a snow emergency is declared. At this time, parking is prohibited on all city streets, except the Central Business District. State routes and major streets are plowed and salted first, followed by the plowing of residential streets.
More information on winter guidelines can be found on the following pages of the city website:
Winter Guidelines
Snow Removal Guide and FAQ
Winter Guidelines
Snow Removal Guide and FAQ