WINNIPEG — As a spring storms starts to make its way to southern Manitoba, it’s sure to wash away a lot of the leftover winter dirt.
The city is also helping out with the spring clean.
On Sunday around 10 p.m., city crews will begin sweeping the streets, including back lanes. Crews will initially focus on the downtown area, major routes, bridges and overpasses.
The operation, which costs around $6 million, will clean sidewalks, active transportation pathways and boulevards. Medians will also be swept on main routes, bus routes and collector streets.
“Each year city crews clean up more than 45,000 tonnes of sand and debris from streets that has accumulated over the winter months,” said Jim Berezowsky, manager of streets maintenance.
“Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to stay back and stay safe from trucks and heavy equipment that will be working in the coming weeks.”
The spring cleanup involves over 300 pieces of equipment and around 500 staff, including both city and contractor.
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