The city of Dayton said its Department of Public Works crews are clearing snow from highways and major streets, following the first winter storm of the year.
The city said it manages street treatment with a three-tiered priority approach:
- Priority 1: Highways (U.S. 35 and Ohio 4 within the Dayton city limits), thoroughfares, and streets around hospitals and schools, as well as Central Business District streets.
- Priority 2: Arterials and collector streets (collectors are streets that move traffic from less-traveled residential streets to more heavily traveled arterials).
- Priority 3: Residential streets, which are plowed and treated with salt when snow accumulation totals are 4 inches or more.
In a statement at 11:30 a.m. Monday, the city said that over the next 16 to24 hours, its efforts will remain focused on Priority 1 and 2 streets and city-owned parking lots.