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Pittsburgh Shifts to Side Streets After Winter Storm, Eyes Citywide Clear by Wednesday

Officials cite near-zero temperatures plus a trimmed plow fleet for slow progress on residential roads.

Overview

  • Public Works said a majority of city streets have been treated with salt, yet many still require plowing and multiple passes to reach bare pavement.
  • Crews began focusing Monday on side streets, alleys, and residential roads after clearing most main arteries over the weekend.
  • Since Saturday, 40 trucks went in for maintenance and 33 returned, leaving 57 trucks and 13 reserve units active compared with higher preseason totals.
  • Residents in neighborhoods including St. Clair and Perry South reported snow-covered blocks and difficulty reaching city crews for service.
  • Director Chris Hornstein said most streets are "passable," noted the city has been running 40 to 48 plows every 12 hours, and projected bare pavement citywide by Wednesday.