With freezing rain expected throughout the evening and overnight, the City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a weather event.
The announcement means roads, sidewalks, and parking lots maintained by the City should be considered to be in "a state of repair until further notice."
Following is a full release from the City on the announcement:
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a weather event with respect to freezing rain conditions. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning with freezing rain and significant icing persisting for Sault Ste. Marie and area from tonight through to Sunday. Hazardous travel conditions are expected, and untreated surfaces may become icy and slippery.
Public Works crews work diligently during a weather event, but it may take longer than normal to ensure public safety and that the roadways, sidewalks, and Transit bus stops meet normal maintenance standards. Public Works continues to monitor the weather, patrol the roadways and deploy all available crews to address any ice accumulation.
During this time, surfaces such as roads, sidewalks and parking lots maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling.
Updates will be posted to the City’s website and social media sites as required. Thank you for your cooperation.