CAPTION: The City of Hutchinson provided an update on plans to tackle the Salt City’s most recent snowstorm this weekend. CREDIT CITY OF HUTCHINSON
By Michael Glenn
The City of Hutchinson announced its plans to tackle Hutchinson’s recent snowstorm Saturday and Sunday, with a focus on Downtown Hutchinson, widening current major streets and working on residential streets.
“[Jan. 6], our crews are continuing to clear the remaining snow on roadways, focusing on areas that need widening and tackling spots with on-street parking in the downtown area,” an official post from the City of Hutchinson’s Facebook page said. “We’re also using smaller trucks and plows to clear paths in residential neighborhoods.”
The city said for drivers to expect heavy equipment and crews in action as they clear the areas.
“Blocks may be temporarily closed as needed to ensure the safety of both our workers and the public,” the post said.
In other snow business:
- The Hutchinson Police Department lifted its Emergency Accident Reporting Plan Monday morning. If a driver is involved in an accident, they should dial 911 for an officer to respond.
- Hutchinson USD 308, Buhler USD 313, Nickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 and Haven USD 312 will not be in session Tuesday, Jan. 7, as of 5:35 p.m. Monday.
- According to Kandrive.gov, all state highways have been reopened in Reno County, with U.S. Route 50 and Kansas Highway 61 remaining completely covered in snow or ice. Kansas Highway 96 has been classified as partially covered.
- Hutchinson City Hall, the Reno County District Courts and Reno County offices will be open Tuesday.
- Stutzman’s Refuse Disposal will run routes one day later than scheduled, as they were not able to pick up Monday.
- Uptown Hutch will reopen Tuesday at 12 p.m. as weather permits.
