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Autumn street sweeping begins Sunday night

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 10/19/2012 12:23 PM | Comments: 0

A maple leaf hangs on to a wire fence as heavy winds blow through Winnipeg Thursday. (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

The city’s fall clean-up of streets will begin Sunday evening, weather permitting and will target areas of Winnipeg where the accumulation of leaves is particularly heavy.

Temporary "No Parking" signs will be placed in areas where parked vehicles pose a problem to sweeping. Motorists are asked to watch for these signs, and to avoid parking in that area during the times indicated. Otherwise, the vehicle may be ticketed and towed.

Residents are reminded not to rake leaves onto streets at curbside as large accumulations can plug sewer inlets, which can lead to water ponding on streets and necessitate costly sewer cleaning.

The street cleanup is expected to take two weeks to complete. For more information about the fall leaf sweeping program please visit the city's website.

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