Snow Emergency Declared: Remove Vehicles From Emergency Routes

The City of Alexandria has declared a Snow Emergency in advance of the winter storm expected this weekend, beginning January 24. All vehicles must be removed from the snow emergency routes by 10 p.m., Saturday, January 24.

During a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on designated snow emergency routes so crews can safely and efficiently plow and treat roads. Snow emergency routes are posted with red and white signs, and listed in the City Code. Vehicles left on these routes may be ticketed or towed.

Please remove vehicles immediately from the following streets:

• King Street (Union Street to western city limit)
• Washington Street (city limit to city limit)
• Duke Street (Washington Street to western city limit)
• U.S. Route 1 (city limit to city limit)
• Braddock Road (North West Street to Beauregard Street)
• Howard Street (Braddock Road to Jordan Street)
• Jordan Street (Duke Street to Howard Street)
• Eisenhower Avenue (Holland Lane to Van Dorn Street)

Residents are also reminded not to block traffic or interfere with snow removal operations during the emergency.

Thank you for helping keep Alexandria's streets safe and accessible during winter weather.

Stay informed:

Go to alexandriava.gov/Alertfor updates on City response to the Winter Storm.

Follow local media and the National Weather Service winter weather website for information on weather conditions and forecasts.

For information on emergency warming centers, visit the City's Seasonal and Emergency Warming and Cooling Options webpage.

For information on snow and ice control, visit alexandriava.gov/Snow.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Mariah Covington at [email protected] or call 703.746.3978, Virginia Relay 711.

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