The City of Topeka Public Works Department has prepared this information to inform you about our snow removal policies. Please read this information and use it as a reference this winter. The Street Maintenance Section of the Public Works Department has the responsibility for treating streets when snow or icy conditions exist. View the snow route map and emergency snow route map . Our Goal Our preliminary objective during any snowstorm is to keep thoroughfares open and safe for the motoring public.
Thoroughfares are part of the emergency show route system.
When a snow emergency is declared, priority will be given to emergency show routes. Residential streets will receive service after thoroughfares, snow routes, and priority locations have been cleared. If warranted, residential streets will be treated with a salt and sand mixture. A de-icing chemical may be added to the salt and the salt mixture if temperatures fall substantially below freezing. If needed, residential streets will only be plowed in the center, and treated with salt and sand.