Winter Weather Response

Snow Removal Policy

Snow should be at least two (2”) inches deep and falling and/or additional accumulation forecasted prior to snowplow operations beginning. Major emphasis is placed on arterial/collector streets, hills, and approaches to emergency facilities with secondary priority given to local residential streets. Snow will be removed generally by plowing from the center of the street toward the curb or the extreme edge of the pavement. If snow accumulations become so great as to require hauling, the snow stockpiles will be disposed of at Anderson Community Park and/or at other snow dumping areas so designated by the Director of Public Works.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for ice and snow removal for the following streets located within the municipal limits of the Town:

• Culbreth Road - SR 1944
• Estes Drive Extension - SR 1780
• N. Greensboro Street - SR 1972
• S. Greensboro Street - SR 1919
• Hillsborough Road - SR 1009
• Highway 54 Bypass - SR 1010
• Homestead Road - SR 1777
• Jones Ferry Road - SR 1005
• Main Street (54 Business) - SR 1010
• Merritt Mill Road - SR 1927
• Old Fayetteville Road - SR 1107/1037
• Old Hillsborough Road - SR 1715
• Rogers Road - SR 1729
• Smith Level Road - SR 1919
• Strowd Lane - SR 1106
• University Lake - SR 1937

Because of the critical nature of certain NCDOT maintained streets, Town forces will also make an effort to provide ice and snow removal control measures to these streets. The areas of mutual concern are:

• Estes Drive - from North Greensboro Street to the railroad tracks 
• North Greensboro Street - from Main Street to Hillsborough Road (Bus Route - J) 
• South Greensboro Street - from Hwy. 54 Bypass to Main Street (Bus Route - J) 
• Hillsborough Road - from Main Street to Old Fayetteville
• Highway 54 Bypass - from Old Fayetteville Road to 100 Public Works Drive (Bus Route - J)
• Homestead Road - from Calvander to Rogers Road – Bridge between Stratford and High School Road
• Jones Ferry Road - from Old Fayetteville Road to Main Street (Bus Route - J)
• Main Street from - Hwy. 54 Bypass to Merritt Mill Road (Bus Route - J)
• Merritt Mill Road - from Main Street to Rosemary Street 
• Old Fayetteville Road - from Hillsborough Road to Jones Ferry Road (across to 
• University Lake Road) (Bus Route –J)
• Smith Level Road. - from South Greensboro Street to Rock Haven Road

It should be emphasized that although Town forces will make an effort to provide ice and snow removal to these NCDOT roadways, the ultimate responsibility for these operations will remain with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Winter Weather Plan

Carrboro’s Public Works Department has developed a comprehensive Winter Weather Plan to protect public safety, maintain essential services, and minimize disruptions during severe winter conditions. This plan ensures that our crews are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, keeping roads clear, services running, and residents safe.

Read the full Carrboro Public Works Winter Weather Plan here.

Winter Weather Preparations

•  Initiate Salt Brine pre-treatment of designated roadways dependent upon weather forecast. 
• Sand/salt spreaders are mounted and prepared for operation. 
• Plows and chains are attached to plow trucks and other equipment made ready as deemed necessary. 
• Fueling to maximum capacity, maintenance and operational inspection of all necessary equipment including radio and cell phone communications. 
• Inventory and determine readiness state of essential tools (Ex: chain saws), spare parts, and supplies. Prepare re-supply orders if needed. 
• Notification of additional crews to remove trees or fallen limbs and/or to assist with various aspects of the winter weather operations.