Strong snowfall in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, the second day continues snowfall. 7-point traffic jams formed in the city, and the townspeople again complain about the poor cleaning of the streets.

Details. 7-point traffic jams were formed in the city, it is evident on the map of the Yandex Traffic jam service. The situation is worst in the Admiralty, Central and Moscow districts.

The map of the improvement committee shows that there are not enough snowpocking equipment. At the same time, many cars took place to the territory next to Smolny.

Petersburgers write that the roads are already consumed. The townspeople complain that the public utilities do not have time to clean the streets.

What the officials say. The improvement committee stated that in the morning public utilities are cleaning the city from snow.

“The city operates 863 units of road enterprises. They sweep away and take out snow, process the carriageway with anti -icing materials. Particular attention is paid to dangerous sections of roads: embankments, bridges and overpasses, approaches to socially significant objects, ”the department writes.

Prevention of the authorities. The traffic police reported that snow can seriously complicate the situation on the roads. “Dear drivers, when planning your trips, take into account the current situation, and also do not park cars on the sidelines of roads so as not to interfere with the cleaning of the streets!” - asked in the department.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that tomorrow, December 7, in the city, “ice is also expected, and on the roads there is a complex situation”.

What you need to know. Yesterday morning, 6-point traffic jams were formed due to snow and accidents on the roads. The townspeople complained that the communal workers did not clean the streets. At the same time, the combination reported on cleaning.

Photo on the cover: Committee on the improvement of St. Petersburg

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