Snow Emergency Declared in Bethlehem; Free Garage Parking Announced

A snow emergency was declared in Bethlehem by Mayor Robert Donchez, effective at 7 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 26, until further notice.

The snow emergency requires vehicles to be removed from streets designated as snow emergency routes by 7 p.m. Vehicles not removed from these designated snow emergency routes will be towed to allow for plows to pass.

According to the city of Bethlehem, one side of a snow emergency route is plowed at a time. “Residents should check the signs posted along snow emergency routes to determine which side of the street – the even or odd - will be cleared first,” the city said. “Snow emergency operations will continue until both sides are cleared.”

After the snow emergency was declared, the city also announced the North Street and Walnut Street public parking garages will be free of charge to accommodate parking needs for the duration of the emergency declaration.

“I ask for your patience and cooperation during the City’s snow removal process,” Mayor Donchez said. “Additionally, I would ask you to be vigilant and aid elderly residents regarding their immediate needs. Lastly, I ask residents to please aid in removing snow around fire hydrants.”

A map of the snow emergency routes is available online.