Ahead of the next round of snow expected February 17-18, 2025, we want to remind citizens of designated snow routes. It is helpful if cars are not parked in the streets along designated snow routes during snowfall. This allows city crews to safely and effectively plow the entire roadways.
A reminder to check www.KanDrive.org if you must travel and ensure your vehicle has an emergency kit, including blankets!
Stay safe, warm, and informed!
Per Section 5-405 of the Abilene City Code has designated the following as emergency snow routes:
(a) Northwest Third Street from North Buckeye Avenue to Van Buren Street
(b) Northeast Tenth Street from North Buckeye Avenue to North Brown Street
(c) Buckeye Avenue from the North city limits to the South city limits
(d) East First Street from Buckeye Avenue to East city limits
(e) North Brady Street from East First Street to Northeast Twenty-first Street
(f) North Fourteenth Street from the East City limits to Vine Street
(g) Washington Street from Northwest Third Street to Municipal Airport
(h) Northeast Twenty-first Street from North Brady Street to North Buckeye Avenue·
(i) North Cedar Street from Northwest Third Street to Northwest Fourteenth Street
(j) Northwest Tenth Street from North Buckeye Avenue to North Cedar Street
(k) 900 and 1000 Block of North Brown Street
(l) Northeast 7th Street from Brady to Buckeye
(m) Northwest Seventh Street from North Buckeye Avenue to Northwest Eighth Street, and continuing on Northwest Eighth Street to the Abilene Water Treatment Plant.
Central Business District:
(a) North Spruce Street, North Broadway Street and North Cedar Street from Northwest Second Street to Northwest Fifth Street
(b) Kirby Street, from Northeast Third Street to Northeast Fourth Street
(c) Northwest Second Street, from Buckeye Avenue to Cedar Street
(d) North Third Street and North Fourth Street, from Kirby Street to Cedar Street.
(e) Northwest Fifth Street, from Buckeye Avenue to Cedar Street
We ask citizens not to park on the above streets during snowfall to facilitate snow removal by city crews. In the event of a declared snow emergency, parking on these streets will be prohibited, Abilene City Code 5-406.
We appreciate your help in keeping our emergency routes clear and safe for everyone!
If you find yourself in an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
