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City Snow Removal Failures Continue in Minot

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Following a challenging December, Minot’s streets are looking pretty good. But if you’re not fortunate enough to own a car, are a student, or someone who likes to get some fresh air through a winter walk, our City-maintained sidewalks tell a different story.

The pictures in the gallery below were taken over the past couple of weeks. They document persistent neglect of the City’s limited and vital North/South pedestrian corridors and river crossings.

City code Sec. 28-87 requires property owners to remove snow from their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snow event.

The City Snow Removal Plan calls for snow to be removed from sidewalks upon completion of snow removal on City streets.

We have reached out to the City for comment on this situation, but it was not available at the time of publication. It will be added and published independently when it is provided. We will also be reaching out to our elected officials for their comments on this situation.

Click the image to launch the gallery. The gallery view of each image includes a caption with location and additional context.

When pedestrian infrastructure is blocked, people are often seen in the vehicle right of way.
Broadway Bridge during a brief reprieve from challenging weather in mid December.
The 3rd St. NE Viaduct. December 20, 2022 prior to the school district going on holiday break.
The 3rd St. NE Viaduct. December 23, 2022.
The 3rd St. NE Viaduct.
3rd St. NE Viaduct.
North end of the 3rd St. NE Viaduct.
Evidence of continued use of the Anne Street Bridge in spite of the closed status and treacherous condition.
Pump station near the North end of the 3rd St. NE Viaduct completely cleared. Snow has been piled blocking the sidewalk.
The South access point to the 1st St. SE pedestrian path off Ramstad Ave.
The North access point to the 1st Ave SE pedestrian path. Pedestrians heading downtown for NYE activities were observed using this in spite of the condition.
3rd St. NE neglect continues in spite of no recent snow activity.
The trail to access the 3rd St. NE viaduct becoming more pronounced through repeated use.
Traffic through Anne Street Bridge & Greenway access point in spite of no maintenance.
The Park District maintained multi-use path on the South side of the Souris River near the Victoria Bridge.
The City-maintained Victoria Bridge.
The sidewalk in front of Minot Public Library. One of the few places where there is evidence of City sidewalk maintenance.
The 6th Street underpass. One of the few places where there is evidence of City sidewalk maintenance.
The 6th Street sidewalk at Central Ave. Snow removal is discontinued at this point in spite of all adjacent property on both sides of the street being City-owned.
The continuation of 6th St. NW where snow removal near the library discontinues.
A pedestrian entering the North end of the 3rd St. Viaduct.
The South end of the 3rd St. NE Viaduct.
The Ramstad Ave. end of the 1st St SE pedestrian corridor. This path is used regularly by students and those who work downtown.
More than 8 days past the most recent snowfall, the neglect of the 3rd St. NE viaduct continues.
Looking Northeast from the Victoria Bridge. Somewhere under this is a paved mixed-use path.
Victoria Bridge remains snow covered.
The North end of the Broadway Bridge mixed-use path. The only opening in the snow ridge to access the path forces pedestrians into the Northbound turn lane.
The Broadway Bridge North approach. There is evidence that equipment has been present. Whether it improved conditions or made them worse is worthy of conversation.
The Broadway Bridge.
The Broadway Bridge.
The South side of the 4th Ave Bridge near the Broadway Pump station.
The North side of the 4th Ave Bridge near the Broadway pump station.
The Fourth Ave. bridge at the East edge of Oak Park. This is the City maintained sidewalk.
The Park District maintained sidewalk on the North side of Oak Park.
The Park District maintained sidewalk on the West side of 16th Street West near the Wee Links.
The Park District maintained bridge crossing on the North side of 8th Ave SW near the Water Treatment plant.
The City maintained sidewalk on the South side of 8th Ave SW. This is the only pedestrian access point to Magic City Campus from this part of NW Minot.

Josh Wolsky

Developer & Writer @TheMinot Voice, Fan of the Souris River, SavorMinot Advocate. Fortunate to be a 'former' City Council member ;)

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