Winter is here, and Overland Park’s snowplow drivers are ready to roll! Our dedicated crews clear more than 2,000 lane miles of streets and bridges, along with over 2,000 cul-de-sacs, to ensure you get where you need to go safely.
While our teams are experts at managing the ice and snow, they can’t do it alone. Every resident and business owner plays a vital role in our winter weather response.
As the flakes start to fall, use these five bold strategies to support our crews:
- Clear the Curbs: If snow is in the forecast, move vehicles off the street. Empty streets allow our plows to maneuver quickly and reach every inch of the pavement safely.
- Shovel Smart: When clearing your driveway or sidewalk, direct snow away from the street. Keeping the roadway clear of extra piles prevents new obstacles for our plows and helps your neighbors travel safely.
- Give Them Room: Stay at least 100 feet behind snow plows. Our drivers need plenty of space to work, and staying back protects both you and our equipment.
- Patience Pays Off: After a heavy snow or ice event, consider postponing non-essential trips. Fewer cars on the road means our crews can clear the lanes more thoroughly and efficiently.
- Track the Action: Stay informed by following the City’s social media channels and track City snow and ice response in real time on the Snow Map.
Thank you for doing your part to keep Overland Park moving. Together, we make our community safer for everyone who lives, works and plays here!
Learn more about the City’s snow response at opkansas.org/Snow.