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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
WINTER PARKING ALERT IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, and in effect beginning at 8 p.m. on December 20 until snow-clearing operations conclude on December 21, 2024.)
The Town of Bridgewater and Bridgewater Police Service wish to remind motorists that there is NO parking permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
TRANSIT NOTICE >>> Bridgewater Transit service will conclude at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Transit service on Saturday, December 21, will be cancelled as a result of the forecasted snowfall that will impact the region overnight Friday and into Saturday.
MUSEUM NOTICE >>> DesBrisay Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 21.
WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste collection for December 25 was originally rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater. Collection for Christmas Day has instead been rescheduled for Saturday, December 28, due to the impending snowstorm.
Waste collection for December 25 is scheduled for Mahone Bay on December 28 as well.
The waste site will be closed December 21 due the storm.
Waste collection for January 1 was originally rescheduled for Saturday, December 28, in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater. Collection for New Year's Day has instead been rescheduled for Saturday, January 4, due to the rescheduled collection for December 25.
Waste collection for January 1 is scheduled for Mahone Bay on January 4 as well.
Questions? Call (902) 543-2991 or visit www.communityrecycling.ca.
SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 4:40 AM AST Friday, December 20, 2024)
Total snowfall > 15 to 30 cm.
Locations > Mainland Nova Scotia, including Lunenburg County.
Time span > Late this evening and persisting into Saturday afternoon.
REMARKS
The snow will change to ice pellets or rain Saturday morning for eastern areas of the province, reducing snowfall amounts. Gusty northeast winds accompanying the snow may cause reduced visibility at times in blowing snow.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
CURBSIDE BASKETBALL NETS >>> In many neighbourhoods in Bridgewater, curbside basketball nets are still out. To ensure these nets are not damaged during snow-clearing operations, we ask residents to move any such nets safely away from the street today, prior to the arrival of the storm overnight and tomorrow.
WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste Collection Notice -- possible change to alternate collection for December 25. The alternate collection day for December 25 in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater may change due to the forecasted storm December 20 into December 21. An update will be provided at www.communityrecycling.ca and additional updates will be posted here as they are received.
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>>
There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater's Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action - to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>>
0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater's school zones. Crews also "wing back" snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
