Street Sweeping Cancelled for the Remainder of the Week

Tuesday Jan 29th, 2019

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With the weather forecast showing snow followed by sub-freezing temperatures, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is cancelling street sweeping for the remainder of the week, Wednesday, Jan. 30 – Friday, Feb. 1. Parking restrictions for street cleaning will not be enforced.

The machines put down a spray of water to control dust as they sweep. In extreme cold, the street sweeping equipment can freeze and become damaged. 

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