Snow Removal Operations Continue in Montreal
Montreal has been actively engaged in snow removal operations since Saturday night, and the efforts are ongoing across its 19 boroughs. As of early Monday morning, progress varies among the boroughs with some achieving significant milestones.
Current Progress of Snow Removal in Montreal
The borough leading in snow removal is L’Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, where approximately 70% of its 30 kilometers of streets have been cleared. Following closely are Saint-Léonard and Ville-Marie, with 62% and 55% completion rates, respectively.
Progress by Borough
- L’Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève: 70% of 30 km cleared
- Saint-Léonard: 62% completed
- Ville-Marie: 55% cleared
- Anjou: 54% complete
- Plateau-Mont-Royal: 49% cleared
In contrast, some boroughs are lagging significantly in snow removal. Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce has completed only 6% of its designated 481 kilometers, while Pierrefonds-Roxboro has managed to clear just 1% of its 126 kilometers. Notably, Verdun has yet to start clearing its 188 kilometers of streets.
City’s Call for Compliance
The City of Montreal encourages residents to abide by signage regarding snow removal. Citizens can track the progress of the operations in real time through the city’s mobile application, 311 Montreal.
Overall Scale of Operations
Throughout this operation, a total of approximately 6,340 kilometers of asphalt, including boulevards, streets, and avenues, are being addressed for snow removal.
