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Road & Bridge - Snow Removal

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1. When are you going to plow our streets?

See the Snowplowing & Ice Control Procedure approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 

2. How many snow routes are there?

Road & Bridge has 82 routes.

3. How long does it take to completely plow one route?

A minimum of twelve hours after the snow stops.

4. How many lane miles of road do you plow?

Road & Bridge is responsible for 2,945 lane miles of paved road and 647 lane miles of gravel road in unincorporated Jefferson County.

5. How many employees does it take to plow these routes?

It takes 144 employees. We are currently understaffed by 30 CDL drivers. Although we are actively recruiting CLD drivers, there is an ongoing nationwide shortage of CDL drivers.

6. Who repairs my damaged mailbox and/or fence?

Mailboxes, newspaper delivery boxes, or fences installed alongside the traveled roadway are at the owner’s risk. If an operator strikes a mailbox or fence with a plow, the operator will report it and we will repair it as soon as possible. Mailboxes and fences damaged by snow load during normal plowing operations are not the responsibility of the County.  If a mailbox is struck by a plow, it will be replaced with a standard rural mailbox.

7. Although my street was plowed, it still has a lot of snow. When will Road & Bridge come by again to clear the packed snow and ice?

We do not remove packed snow and ice from residential roads passable by passenger cars.

8. When will you plow our parking lot?

Road & Bridge is not responsible for private property. Please contact your property manager.

9. Can I get a call from the supervisor during a major snow event?

During a major snow event, Road & Bridge is fully deployed and working on plowing the roads.

10. Can you give me an estimated time of arrival of the snowplow?

Each snow event is unique, we cannot give an estimated arrival time.

11. When will the County clear the snow in front of my mailbox?

Postal regulations require residents to clear snow in front of mailboxes to allow mail delivery.

12. Who is responsible for shoveling sidewalks?

Jefferson County does not have an ordinance requiring citizens to shovel sidewalks, but the county encourages citizens to shovel walks adjacent to their homes as a courtesy to their neighbors and for the safety of pedestrians.

Residents of incorporated areas are urged to check with their city governments for any policies regarding snow removal from sidewalks. Residents in unincorporated areas of Jefferson County who live within the boundaries of a homeowners association are urged to check with their HOA for any regulations regarding sidewalk maintenance.

13. Is there a specific schedule for plowing roads during a snowstorm?

Roads are plowed based on their priority, meaning arterials and main routes are cleared first. Your road may be a secondary route plowed after the school bus and emergency routes are open. Drivers are placed on a 12-hour shift based on currently available manpower. A schedule cannot be enforced because each storm presents unique situations.

14. I just cleared my driveway then the plow came through and blocked my driveway with snow. Who is responsible for clearing it?

Driveway approaches affected during Phases I, II, and III are the responsibility of the property owner or resident to clear. See Snowplowing & Ice Control Procedure approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

15. Why can’t you plow to the sunny side or the other side of the street?

We must obey traffic laws and cannot provide custom plowing. Plowing a windrow of snow into oncoming traffic is a safety hazard.

16. When does Road & Bridge plow cul-de-sacs?

Cul-de-sacs are Priority IV roads. If snow accumulations are 6 inches or less and melting is forecasted to occur within 72 hours, snow plowing will not occur on Priority 3 and 4 streets.

17. How many cul-de-sacs are there in each District?

There are 911 cul-de-sacs in District II, 306 in District I, 97 in District III, and 9 in District IV. For more information on District boundaries, see Maintained Roads Search.

18. My road is normally plowed by now. Where is the snowplow?

A schedule cannot be enforced because each storm presents unique situations. For each snow event, we are doing the best we can as safely and quickly as possible with the resources available.

19. I’m a first responder or medical professional. Can you make sure I’m on a list to get priority?

If you need emergency assistance, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office at 303-980-7300.

20. I’m elderly. Can you make sure I’m on a list to get priority?

If you need emergency assistance, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office at 303-980-7300.

21. My neighborhood is always low on the priority list. Can we hire a contractor to plow the snow?

To work in a county right-of-way, you must get a Right-of-Way 67Use Permit from Transportation & Engineering.

22. What roads and highways in unincorporated Jefferson County are the responsibility of CDOT? Contact CDOT online or call 303-759-2368.

District I:

                       HWY 72 (Coal Creek Canyon Rd, Indiana - 64th Ave to 86th Pkwy)

64^th Ave

                       HWY 93

                       HWY 128

                       HWY 121 (Wadsworth Blvd)

HWY 36 (Boulder Turnpike)

HWY 95 (Sheridan Blvd)

I-76

HWY 58

I-70

HWY 6 (Clear Creek Canyon, Grand Army of the Republic HWY)

HWY 40 (Colfax Ave)

HWY 26 (Alameda Parkway)

C-470

HWY 8 (Morrison Rd)

HWY 285

District II:

HWY 285

HWY 8

C-470

HWY 121 (Wadsworth Blvd)

HWY 95 (Sheridan Blvd)

HWY 75 (Platte Canyon Rd)

District III:

HWY 40

I-70

HWY 74 (Evergreen Parkway, Bear Creek Rd)

HWY 285

District IV:

HWY 285

 

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for all street surface repairs and maintenance including potholes, snow control, weed mowing and signal maintenance/timing on state highways within unincorporated Jefferson County. Please contact CDOT directly with any questions or concerns. For CDOT-maintained roads within Jefferson County, you may call 303-759-2368. The following is a list of roadways maintained by CDOT: US Hwy 6 SH 8 SH 26 US 36 US Hwy 40/Colfax SH 58 SH 67 SH 72 SH 74 SH 75 (Platte Canyon) SH 93 SH 95 (Sheridan) SH 121 (Wadsworth) SH 128 US Hwy 285 I 70 I 76 C 470.