Another significant winter storm could cause delays for snow clearing efforts in Metro Moncton as crews continue to clear the remnants of previous storms.
Similar statements released by the City of Moncton, the Town of Riverview, and the City of Dieppe indicate the priority for crews will be clearing roads for the safe passage of emergency vehicles.
Residents are being told it may take longer for snow removal teams to clear side streets, sidewalks and trails.
The Town of Riverview noted it is managing with a reduced workforce due to illness and COVID-19 isolation requirements.
The City of Moncton has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre at a Level One monitoring stage.
This will provide support to the Public Works Department if needed.
Moncton spokesperson Isabelle LeBlanc says operations are ongoing to reduce snowbanks on major streets and narrow areas.
So far, she says crews have made five times more trips to the snow storage site compared to previous years.
Residents of the tri-communities are asked to abide by overnight winter parking bans and if possible avoid parking on streets during the day.
Environment Canada is forecasting snowfall totals of between 30 and 55 cm across southern New Brunswick and the southeast region could again be the hardest hit.