It's been almost a week since the latest snowstorm hit Edmonton, and plows are still trying to clear residential streets. But in some cases, the roads are so bad, even plows are having difficulty navigating through.
Starting Thursday morning, the city began a 24-hour cycle on residential streets as the city's noise bylaw was waived. Overnight one plow got stuck trying to clear a south side neighbourhood.
The frustration is also growing for some motorists who continue to have difficulty navigating their vehicle around the slush and ruts found in many city neighbourhoods.
"It's kind of slushy and kind of turned into a big slurry. We need it earlier, not now. It's too late," said Jeff Lewis.
"With the warming, the snow pack is starting to soften up and these are heavy vehicles," said Bob Dunford, director of roadway maintenance for the city.
Dunford says he hopes the warmer temperatures hold off long enough for city crews to get through as many neighbourhoods as possible.
The problems with plows have left many residents frustrated. Some residents feel it's time for the city to truck snow out of residential neighbourhoods.
"Have it carted away. I know it's going to be costly but what else can we do?" said Greg McLean.
Some residents have also questioned why the city isn't bringing in more graders to clear streets right down to the pavement, but that would result in more snow drifts left in residential areas. The city has a policy of not removing that snow from neighbourhoods.
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