Winchester Storm Cleanup Continues

The City of Winchester is continuing with the monumental task of digging out from one of the largest snowstorms in the City’s history. Crews have been working around the clock since the snow started last Friday and will continue to work around the clock all week as the City continues its current efforts and plans to deal with another impending storm.

This storm has been particularly challenging because the snow was very wet and difficult to push. The City’s equipment has encountered numerous mechanical breakdowns due to the depth and weight of the snow. Unfortunately, this has delayed us from being able to reach every street as quickly as we would have liked. The City has hired numerous private contractors to assist with the effort.

While all of the arterial streets and the vast majority of the secondary roads have been plowed, there are several smaller streets, alleys, and cul-de-sacs that need attention. The City is doing everything possible to reach every street and alley within the City before the next storm is forecast to arrive and we kindly request everyone’s continued patience and understanding of the challenges involved in responding to this event.

City of Winchester Transit will begin operating at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9.

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