Snow Emergency Issued in Cedar Falls: Here Are the Streets Affected

Well, we got some snow here in Eastern Iowa this past weekend, didn't we?

As a result, Cedar Falls is calling for a Snow Emergency in certain areas to help clear the snow and keep the streets safe for driving.

Cedar Falls Declares a Snow Emergency

The City of Cedar Falls will invoke a Snow Emergency Ordinance from 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, until 7:00 a.m. Thursday, December 4, to haul snow from the Downtown and College Hill areas.

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This Snow Emergency applies only to the Downtown Parkade area and the College Hill district.

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Parking restrictions will begin two hours after the declaration, making them enforceable starting at 10:00 p.m. on December 3.

Any vehicle parked in the affected areas after that time may receive a citation and be towed at the owner’s expense.

What a Snow Emergency Means for Parking

Under City Ordinance, parking is prohibited on any street marked with signs that read “Emergency Snow Route.”

Streets included in this Snow Emergency:

• College Street from 20th to 23rd

• West 23rd Street from College to Campus

• Main Street from 1st to 6th

• 2nd Street from State to Franklin

• 3rd Street from State to Clay

• 4th Street from 309 E 4th to Washington

• 5th Street from State to Washington

• State Street from 2nd to 7th

• Washington Street from 1st to 6th

• Clay Street from 2nd to 3rd

Cedar Falls Public Safety will place temporary no-parking signs in these areas to match the Snow Emergency period.

Drivers are asked to use municipal parking lots while the Snow Emergency is in effect.

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For questions about snow removal or the Snow Emergency, contact Cedar Falls Public Works at 319-273-8629.

Drive safe!

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