Fall street sweeping starts Monday in some Regina neighbourhoods

Street sweepers will be starting their fall clean-up in some Regina neighbourhoods on Monday.

According to the city, the fall sweep runs from Monday through Oct. 27.

The first neighbourhoods to be swept are those with mature trees “and where street flooding can become problematic,” the city said in a statement. That includes the Crescents, Cathedral, Lakeview, North Central and the General Hospital Area, including Centre Square and the Heritage neighbourhood.

“Residents in these areas are asked to watch for signs and park off-street on sweep days,” the city said.

“City crews will complete the fall sweep between 4 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday until October 27, weather dependent.”

Any cars parked in no-parking zones will be ticketed and towed, the city noted, but towed cars will be left within a four-block radius of the spot where they were left.

Anyone whose vehicle has been moved can contact Service Regina for help locating it.

“Parking off-street and sharing driveways with neighbours allows the sweeper to access curbs, parking lanes and storm drains to pick up leaves and reduce neighbourhood drainage issues,” the city added.

“Street sweepers can create dusty conditions that reduce visibility. Please close windows and walk on alternative sidewalks. When driving, provide the sweeping equipment with lots of room, slow down and be safe.”

The city also offers a free “Sweep&Plow” app alerting residents when they may need to move their vehicles, in order to avoid tickets or towing.