Milton

Snow Removal and Ice Control; Reminder to clear snow and ice from sidewalks

The purpose of this post is to communicate the process and level of service for snow removal and ice control for the Town of Milton.

The Town’s Public Works Department is responsible for snow removal and ice control on municipally owned streets and sidewalks. It’s our goal for the Public Works Department to remove snow and ice from streets and sidewalks as safely and efficiently as possible, all while keeping roads open for essential travel. To assist in the snow removal process, please make best efforts to not park on streets once snow fall begins so that there is ample space for snow plows to clear the area safely.

Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) is responsible for snow removal on State streets, which are Federal, Union, and Mulberry Streets, as well as a portion of Front, Chestnut, and Atlantic Streets.

When snow removal begins in Milton, primary streets, defined as streets that have ingress and egress points on the above mentioned State streets, are cleared first.  After primary streets are passable, secondary streets are cleared, then followed by streets within subdivisions. Snow and ice removal on any privately owned street, alley, and lane are not the responsibility of the Town.

It’s important to note that snow removal doesn’t mean pavement will be totally clear of snow, but rather in a safe and passable condition.

Once all streets are passable, the Public Works Department will begin to clear snow and ice from municipally owned sidewalks.

For the safety of pedestrians, snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks in the public right-of-way within 24 hours after snow ceases.  When removing snow from the sidewalks, do not push or throw the snow or ice into the streets.

We appreciate your time, efforts, and patience.

§ 183-54. Responsibility for removal of snow.

§ 183-55. Snow not to be thrown onto street or road.

§ 183-56. Violations and penalties.