The continued snow has caused problems for not only drivers, but pedestrians trying to walk the sidewalks. “You’re either walking anywhere from roads, on top of snow mounds if you dare, or parking lots,” said Anchorage resident Azalia Isenhart.
, and can take up to 12 hours to complete after a storm. This includes roads such as Arctic Boulevard, parts of Northern Lights Boulevard, Third Avenue and Spenard Road.
As of Tuesday night, 19 plowing sectors of the municipality had yet to be completed. Any areas that have not been plowed since Monday’s snowfall, will be given priority for plowing, regardless of where they fall on the municipality’s plow plan.By Wednesday morning, no sectors of the plowing grid had been started due to crews having to start over again with the overnight snow and rain.
Wright said he recommends that people keep gravel and cat litter in their vehicle to provide extra traction on the roads, should they get stuck. He also recommends that people keep a shovel and extra warm clothes in their car. Wright recommends that if drivers find themselves in a situation that they are unable to get themselves out of, they call a tow truck to help eliminate any additional damage that could occur to the car.The continued snow has caused problems for not only drivers, but pedestrians trying to walk the sidewalks.
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