For immediate release:
Thursday, January 9, 2025

 

For more information, contact:
Angela Rouson

Chief of Communications

Department of Public Works and Transportation
C. 240.524.6988

AJRouson@co.pg.md.us

 

Prince George’s County Winter Storm Transportation and Road Status Update

Forestville, MD - The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) released the following updates regarding snow removal and transportation services:

The delay in treating some residential roads is due to the prioritization of primary and secondary roads for public safety, and the extensive 2,000 miles of county-maintained roadways DPW&T is working to clear and treat. Additionally, freezing temperatures have impacted the effectiveness of our salt application during the overnight hours. Today, DPW&T introduced new chemicals to accelerate the breakdown of ice on the roads.

Snow Removal Update:

• Plows continue to service residential areas. The majority of residential roadways are passable, reflecting conditions which would allow a passenger vehicle to negotiate the travel path using reasonable care. The roadway may be snow and/or ice covered and reasonably level.
• The County has not run out of salt. DPW&T began the snow season with approximately 43,500 tons of salt, which is being applied efficiently and responsibly as a part of our ongoing snow removal efforts. During this storm, DPW&T has used approximately 6,000 tons of the salt supply.
• DPW&T has redirected additional resources to residential roads, maximizing the opportunity to focus on clearing streets while temperatures are above freezing.

Information for Residents Regarding Plowing and Roads:

• DPW&T began plowing operations in residential neighborhoods on Tuesday and will continue throughout the recovery phase.
• Residential streets are initially plowed as passable, which creates one lane that a vehicle can travel if it is a two-lane road or one lane in each direction if it is a four-lane road.
• Additional contractors have been dispatched to high impact residential areas to assist with roadway treatments. 
• Operators are plowing by route and area to the maximum extent possible.
• Items such as basketball courts, trailers, and any other obstacles should be moved from the road to avoid obstructing snowplow drivers.
• Residents are reminded to shovel their driveways after plowing has occurred and to remove snow/ice from the sidewalks abutting their homes and businesses.

Snow Removal Requests/PGC311:

• Residents may submit snow removal requests to PGC311
• To submit an online request, visit PGC311.com, click “Snow” under “All Service Types.”
• Residents can also contact PGC311 for questions related to County Government operations and services or visit the County website at: mypgc.us

Transportation:

Bus Service

Fixed Route Transit services resumed their regular full schedule on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

 

Paratransit Services

Call-A-Bus services will continue its focus on Dialysis Services.

Snow Plow Tracking:

The DPW&T Snowplow Tracking website displays the progress of snowplows and the treatment status of County roadways during a winter snow and ice event. Please visit PGCTrackSnow.com.

9-1-1 for Emergencies Only:

9-1-1 is for emergency use only. Residents should not call 9-1-1 for non-emergency issues.

 

 

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