Evanston Snow Route Parking Ban in Effect Tonight

The City of Evanston has declared a Snow Route Parking Ban for Tuesday, March 5. Residents should park according to the red, white and blue signs on their streets to allow the city to clear the snow, according to a news release. 

Emergency sirens will sound at 8:15 p.m. to remind residents to move their cars. Snow route parking bans are in effect after an accumulation of two inches of snow.

During the Snow Route Parking Ban tonight, main thoroughfares in Evanston designated as snow routes will be cleared first, and parking is illegal on these streets between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. For a detailed look at the snow route, check out this map.

Even if plows have been through, snow removal operations may require return visits by city trucks. The fine for violating the Snow Route Parking ban is $50 plus towing and storage charges.

When community members move their cars to nearby side streets, they are reminded to follow the snow clearing regulations for that side street. 

Inquiries about snow removal should be directed to 3-1-1 or www.cityofevanston.org/311. 

Additional snow resources available at: www.cityofevanston.org/snow.

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