Priority 3 routes: are collectors serving key areas. Priority 2 routes: include remaining arterials throughout the City. Priority 1 routes: include major arterials, bus routes, and access to and from the Kirkland Justice Center, some Fire Stations, EvergreenHealth and freeway interchanges in the Totem Lake area. The inventory of traveled roadway lanes in the City of Kirkland exceeds the available personnel, equipment, and resources in terms of snow and ice operations.īecause of this, a three-level priority system has been developed through coordination with Police, Fire, adjacent cities, the universities, King County Metro, Lake Washington Schools and EvergreenHealth. Since each event will vary in its impact and duration, these pre-determined routes will be considered to be in effect unless the situation requires that resources be redirected. Roadway prioritization is based on access to “lifeline” facilities (such as EvergreenHealth and the Kirkland Justice Center), roadway classification, and topographic considerations. Snow and ice crews mobilize in response to the severity of the event. Snow Response Frequently Asked Questionsĭuring inclement weather events, response is based on priority routes established annually before each winter season. This next video gives you the basics on what happens after a snow event, including the transition from plowing and sanding to sweeping.įor more information about the City of Kirkland Public Works Department, please visit our Public Works Department webpage. How does the City of Kirkland get ready when a winter storm is about to hit? Learn more about snow response in the following videos: Kirkland Traffic Cameras Kirkland Snow Response 101 Please check road conditions before you leave! To help you determine whether or not it's safe to travel, the City has nearly 30 real-time online traffic cameras at various locations throughout the City. For more information about the way streets are prioritized, please see our FAQ below. Because the inventory of traveled roadway lanes in the City of Kirkland exceeds the available personnel, equipment, and resources in terms of snow and ice operations, the City implements a three-level priority system when it comes to keep our roads plowed and deiced. During wind, snow, and ice events, the Streets Division conducts snow removal operations, anti/deicing, traction improvements and selected road closures to mitigate hazardous traveling conditions. The mission of the City of Kirkland’s Streets Division is to operate and maintain the transportation network while ensuring that the network functions as safely and efficiently as possible. As always, if you're experiencing an emergency during a winter storm event, call 9-1-1. If a vehicle blocks snow and ice response activities, police may utilize towing services to clear roads of these vehicles. Please park your vehicles in your driveway or garage to give our Public Works crews and first responders access to the street. If you’re able to do so, please stay home during a snow or ice event until the roads are clear and safe for traveling. Snow and ice are always a possibility, and while the City does its best to be prepared, we need our community's help. Winter in the City of Kirkland is beautiful, but it comes with hazards. 
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