The city of Pittsburgh said multiple trucks have been taken in for maintenance, and multiple roads still need to be plowed days after heavy snowfall throughout western Pennsylvania.PREVIOUS VIDEO: City streets not plowed, officials give update on conditions (Dec. 14)In an update from Pittsburgh Public Works officials Monday, they said a “majority of city streets have been treated,” but many will still need to be plowed. “While the majority of the streets have received salt treatment, many will also need to be plowed as well,” a release on the update said. “However, due to the nature of this weekend’s storm, with nine inches of snow plus zero-degree temperatures, multiple passes with a plow may be required to clear the street.”The release continued, saying, “In some instances, streets may not be cleared to the pavement at this time. Today, public works crews began addressing side streets, alleyways, and residential roadways that had not been addressed thus far.”The city said since Saturday’s storm, 40 trucks have come in for maintenance, and 33 of them have returned to service.”Winter weather operations began on Saturday with 61 trucks and 16 reserve units,” the release said. “We are now at 57 trucks and 13 reserve units. At the onset of the season in mid-November, we started with 70 trucks and 18 reserve units.”Public Works crews said they will continue winter weather operations during regular hours until roads are passable or cleared.The city estimates the entire city will return to bare pavement by Wednesday.“When the weather is at its worst, our crews are at their best,” Chris Hornstein, director of the Department of Public Works, said in the release. “Through long hours, frigid temperatures, and challenging conditions, they’ve shown an unwavering commitment to the city. We will continue working until Pittsburgh’s streets are as clear and safe as possible.”The update comes one day after the city said it made “moderate successes” in removing snow under arduous conditions.”Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

The city of Pittsburgh said multiple trucks have been taken in for maintenance, and multiple roads still need to be plowed days after heavy snowfall throughout western Pennsylvania.

PREVIOUS VIDEO: City streets not plowed, officials give update on conditions (Dec. 14)

In an update from Pittsburgh Public Works officials Monday, they said a “majority of city streets have been treated,” but many will still need to be plowed.

“While the majority of the streets have received salt treatment, many will also need to be plowed as well,” a release on the update said. “However, due to the nature of this weekend’s storm, with nine inches of snow plus zero-degree temperatures, multiple passes with a plow may be required to clear the street.”

The release continued, saying, “In some instances, streets may not be cleared to the pavement at this time. Today, public works crews began addressing side streets, alleyways, and residential roadways that had not been addressed thus far.”

The city said since Saturday’s storm, 40 trucks have come in for maintenance, and 33 of them have returned to service.

“Winter weather operations began on Saturday with 61 trucks and 16 reserve units,” the release said. “We are now at 57 trucks and 13 reserve units. At the onset of the season in mid-November, we started with 70 trucks and 18 reserve units.”

Public Works crews said they will continue winter weather operations during regular hours until roads are passable or cleared.

The city estimates the entire city will return to bare pavement by Wednesday.

“When the weather is at its worst, our crews are at their best,” Chris Hornstein, director of the Department of Public Works, said in the release. “Through long hours, frigid temperatures, and challenging conditions, they’ve shown an unwavering commitment to the city. We will continue working until Pittsburgh’s streets are as clear and safe as possible.”

The update comes one day after the city said it made “” in removing snow under arduous conditions.”

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