MnDOT is sending its yearly reminder that it is illegal to push snow on or next to a public highway or street.
“Placing snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access,” said Paul Konickson, Assistant District Engineer – Operations.
“Keep crosswalks, intersections, entrances and exits clean and unobstructed.”
Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoveling, or otherwise placing of snow onto public roads or sidewalks. This includes the ditch and right-of-way area along the roads.
MnDOT maintenance crews in District 2 maintain over 3,900 miles of state highways in northwestern Minnesota.
