The city of Portland has sent out almost two dozen snowplows to clear the streets as the snowfall in the Portland area continues. In order to help melt any ice that may be building up, the city also has a number of other vehicles.
An interactive map The website of the Portland Bureau of Transportation provides up-to-date information on snowplow and support vehicle activity across the city. Officials have advised drivers not to pass snowplows on any road and cautioned the public to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
Snowplows will primarily clear vital roads between police and fire stations, hospitals, transit hubs, downtown, and other crowded areas, according to state and local officials. As of 3:30 p.m., there is no snow chain advisory in effect.
As of 3:30 p.m., the city reported that five streets were closed throughout the city. You can find information about all road closures at portland.gov/transportation/weather. The city warns that driving around a barricade or a street closure can result in a citation and fine.
Call the Portland Transportation Bureau’s round-the-clock maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700 to report an emergency road hazard.
State politics and government are covered by Carlos Fuentes. You can contact him at [email protected] or 503-221-5386.
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