Snow removal trucks were back on the streets of Montreal at 7 a.m. Monday after being halted Saturday evening as New Year’s celebrations began across the city.
It was a challenging task with most boroughs reporting that less than 50 per cent of the streets were cleared.
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Monday morning, parking areas downtown were blocked off to facilitate the operation.
Passerby James Wright said snow removal has been moving quickly.
“I’ve been surprised,” he told Global News.
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In order to keep up with snow removal operations, the city is suggesting that residents download the Info-Neige app.
It sends users a notification to let them know when their street is being cleared so they can move their cars and avoid getting towed.
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Shweta Shrivastava, who admitted she doesn’t drive, told Global News she “just laughs” when she sees snow removal trucks go by.
The city explained the aim is to have the downtown area cleared up and ready to go before back-to-work traffic settles in – and hopefully before Tuesday’s freezing rain hits.
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