Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, when conditions become slippery or an accumulation occurs the Department of Public Service (DPS) will start salting and clearing the roads of snow.

DPS follows these established priorities to systematically remove snow and ice from City roads:

1. State trunk line (M-43 & M-100) and major street routes (ie. Bridge, Jenne, Jefferson)
2. Primary school routes.
3. All other secondary and neighborhood streets.

DPS salts the designated Safe Routes to School, major street routes, state highways, correlating intersections, stop signs, and hills. City residents and property owners are required to clear sidewalks in front of their homes in accordance with the City's snow ordinance. All corporate citizens are responsible for clearing the sidewalks in front of their business. Schools are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks on their property. The City of Grand Ledge clears snow from the city-owned sidewalks, the non-motorized Wide Walk along M-100 and M-43, the Riverwalk Trail, and provides assistance downtown.

Grand Ledge Ordinance #554 requires removal of snow/ice within 24-hours when it reaches three (3) inches of accumulation. Regardless of the amount of accumulation the City strongly encourages property owners to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice at all times. 

• Reduce your speed while driving when roads are slick with ice and snow
• DO NOT follow too closely behind snow removal equipment
• Please remind children NOT to play in or near snow piles by the roadway
• Avoid parking on streets during heavy snowfall if possible and familiarize yourself with our Odd/Even Overnight Parking Ordinance
• DO NOT shovel or plow snow onto the street 
• Notify City Hall of poor street conditions: 517-627-2149

It is not required, but as a courtesy, we ask residents to shovel out any fire hydrants that may be located near your home. Please shovel out 3 feet surrounding the hydrant.

Clear an area to the right of your driveway and shovel snow in the direction of traffic to avoid shoveling twice after City snow plows come through.

If you believe that a City of Grand Ledge plow damaged your mailbox during snow removal, please contact the Department of Public Services at 517-627-2144.