Lincoln, ON – (December 19, 2024) – The Town of Lincoln is declaring a Keep It Clear event beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. A forecasted winter event is expected to bring 5 to 10 cm of snow to the area beginning the morning of Friday, December 20, 2024.
A temporary on-street parking prohibition will be in effect starting December 20, 2024 at 7 a.m.
Forecasted Conditions
Environment Canada is forecasting locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm. Poor visibility is expected at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
What is a Keep it Clear Event?
A Keep it Clear event is declared by the Town of Lincoln when snowfall of at least 5 cm is anticipated, which prompts our Winter Control operations. The Town will aim to notify residents of a Keep it Clear event on Lincoln.ca, our social channels and e-newsletter by the end of business day prior. Local media will also be alerted to ensure widespread awareness.
During this event, all vehicles must be removed from Town streets. Vehicles left on streets or impeding sidewalks pose significant obstacles for snowplows and increase safety risks for drivers and pedestrians alike.
The Keep it Clear event will typically last 72 hours. Local weather and road conditions will determine how long a Keep it Clear event will be in effect. In some situations, Keep It Clear events may need to extend beyond 72 hours and the Town may need to declare a Significant Winter Event to properly address the winter event.
What Happens if I Don’t Move My Vehicle?
Vehicle owners who fail to remove their vehicles from municipal streets during a declared Keep it Clear event will be subject to a $75.00 parking fine and may be subject to towing with all related costs at owner’s expense.
We will be monitoring the situation as it unfolds and will continue to provide updates through our website and social media accounts and will announce when the event is no longer in effect.
Please Do Your Part
Residents are asked to do their part and ensure roads and sidewalks are kept clear so that crews can respond to the winter event. Anyone with fire hydrants on their properties are asked to shovel around them to keep them clear and visible.
Winter Response
Please be patient as Town crews respond to this winter event. Crews will address all Town roads as soon as possible in a priority sequence, beginning with primary roads and progressing to secondary roads.
As an added precaution, the Town will be administering a brine solution on several primary roads, bridge overpasses, and hills to alleviate potential hazards.
Crews will very likely make several passes on most streets to address the snow event. Please expect to have to clear the end of the driveway (windrow) multiple times. This is what plows need to do to clear Lincoln streets and allow traffic to move safely throughout the community.
Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
Please do not park on or block sidewalks, to ensure access for sidewalk clearing.
Stay Safe and Respectful
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible; please travel with caution if you must.
Please be kind to one another and to crews who are doing their best to address every winter event this season and keep Lincoln roads safe for everyone. Staff are here to help and answer questions in a respectful manner.
Stay Informed – Never Miss a Keep It Clear Event Again!
- Subscribe to Lincoln’s e-newsletter for direct notifications at Lincoln.ca/Subscribe
- Follow @TownOfLincolnON on Facebook and Instagram
- Learn more about Winter Maintenance and the Town’s parking by-law in #LincolnON
- Learn more about the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Program