Snow and Ice Control Program

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Snow and Ice Control priorities have been established on roads and streets within the jurisdiction of the El Paso County Department of Public Works with the overall goal of providing safe roads for emergency vehicles to respond to emergencies involving human life and safety.

Priority One Roads are defined as all paved roads that are identified on the El Paso County Major Transportation Corridor map as major arterials and such other road sections as defined by the Director of the Department of Transportation. There are 183 unique named Priority One roads totaling 856 miles.

Priority Two Roads are defined as roads that collect traffic from subdivision roads and allow traffic circulation within residential areas while providing channels to the major arterial system. There are 824 uniquely named Priority Two roads totaling 777 miles.

Priority Three Roads are roads that are residential in nature. These roads will be plowed when time, available funds, and equipment permit. There are 1,461 uniquely named Priority Three roads totaling 545 miles.

(Because there are so many Priority Three roads, and because they often include only certain sections of road, it is not possible to list those road names at this time. However, if your road is not on the list of Priority One or Two, then it is a Priority Three road.)

• 2024 Fall EPC Plow Map Book plus Indexes (paved roads)
• 2024 Fall EPC Blade Map Book plus Indexes (gravel roads)
• 2024 Fall EPC plows for Others road listing
• 2024 Fall Others plow for EPC road listing

While we understand the frustration that comes when a road is not plowed quickly, please be assured that our crews work in shifts around the clock to try to clear as many roads as possible, as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

We make every reasonable effort to clear snow and ice as quickly and effectively as possible. But it can be a lengthy process when heavy snowfall occurs, temperatures drop, and wind speeds increase.

The recently updated and County Commissioner approved El Paso County Department of Public Works – Snow and Ice Control Program documents how County staff plan for winter weather, monitor operations, and continuously evaluate performance.

Service Standards Summary:

• Snow removal efforts will be mobilized at the onset of a winter storm.
• The County will utilize a priority system for paved and gravel roads.
• Snow and Ice Control Operations will occur on Priority #3 paved roads after (6) inches of has accumulated on the roadway.
• Snow and Ice Control Operations will occur on gravel roads only during daylight hours.

2023 El Paso County Snow Plan – Resolution 23-393