West Hartford Issues Parking Alerts For Thursday's Storm

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Department of Public Works is preparing for a winter storm.

As a result, a parking ban will be in place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.

During a parking ban, no on-street parking is allowed so that public works crews can remove snow from curb to curb.

Cars left on the road create a safety hazard for all concerned. The owner will receive a fine, and the car may be towed.

The new Blue Light Parking Ban Notification System will flash during a parking ban indicating that on-street parking is prohibited.

The blue lights are on traffic control mast arms at key signalized intersections along Farmington Avenue, from Trout Brook Drive to the Hartford city line.

"Please take this parking ban seriously and make safe plans for your vehicle," wrote the town Wednesday afternoon.

Before the parking ban begins, now is a good time to start planning off-street parking.

If you live in a place with limited parking, you may park in municipal lots, garages, and public school lots only if school is canceled, the town wrote.

Folks should park cars close together in municipal lots, not leaving parking spaces between cars, as it helps plow drivers clear snow efficiently.

The West Hartford Police Department will proactively assist the DPW in ensuring that the roads are clear of illegally parked vehicles.

Cars in violation of the parking ban will be ticketed and towed.

Snow removal contractors are reminded not to push snow from driveways and private parking lots into the street.