Idaho Falls Issues Snow Removal Proclamation
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The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls is declaring a snow alert effective Sunday, Jan. 17. All city residents and businesses are encouraged to move vehicles off the streets as quickly as possible.
Under City Ordinance Title 9, Chapter 5 any vehicle left on the streets in violation of the ordinance may be towed immediately and stored at the owner’s expense.
Although parking restrictions are only in effect during the times listed below, snowplow crews will remain on duty throughout the night, if necessary.
The city will issue another press release when the parking restrictions have been lifted.
Snow removal restrictions for Zones A and B are in effect as follows:
ZONE A
North-south streets: Parking restrictions will be in effect between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning on Monday, Jan. 18.
East-west streets: Parking restrictions will be in effect between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
ZONE B
Parking restrictions will be in effect on all streets between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on Sunday, Jan 17. Vehicles should be moved off the public streets as quickly as possible.
Other parking restrictions already in effect include:
DOWNTOWN
North-south streets: Parking restrictions will be in effect between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
East-west streets: Parking restrictions will be in effect between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
MAJOR STREETS – Parking restrictions already in effect.
For additional information regarding enforcement of the snow removal parking restrictions, contact Sergeant Alan Bowers at the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200.
Citizens are encouraged to follow the City of Idaho Falls on social media or sign up to receive test alerts by texting ifalerts to 91011. The text alerts are only used for emergency purposes or for communicating time-sensitive information, such as parking restrictions, to the public.