Streets News

Heavy snow and potential rain this weekend are forecasted in Juneau this weekend according to Juneau’s National Weather Forecast team. Starting in the early morning on Saturday, December 27, Juneau is projected to see up to 19 inches of snow followed by a mix of heavy snow and rain on Sunday, December 28.   The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) will…

With heavy snow in the streets, CBJ Streets & Fleet Maintenance would like to share some information and reminders about winter snow removal in Juneau. CBJ Streets crews maintain over 250 lane miles of roads, using 6 motor graders, 4 loaders, 6 sand trucks, and 13 plow trucks. Each winter, more than 3,000 tons of sand are applied to ensure…

Now that spring is here, cleaning sprees are underway throughout Juneau—and that means many households are passing along furniture and other large items to new owners. CBJ Streets & Fleets kindly asks all households to remember that items should not be left in the Right Of Way (ROW). Please set out all items within the boundaries of your property so…

Students at Montessori Borealis Public School and Juneau Community Charter School recently got the chance to get up close and personal with one of CBJ Streets & Fleet Maintenance’s graders—otherwise known as Sir Plowsalot. Sir Plowsalot is one of several CBJ winter maintenance vehicles that recently received names of their own courtesy of JSD students. In May 2023, CBJ partnered…

As of today, January 24, snowfall in Juneau has broken and temperatures are warming. Streets are filled with slush and ice, in addition to significant amounts of snow remaining in many areas. Please continue to avoid unnecessary travel as much as possible, both to ensure your own and others’ safety and to allow the CBJ Streets crew to move large…

The City and Borough of Juneau Streets Maintenance Division is asking residents to provide assistance with clearing drains on or near their property. With the amount of snow that has fallen, and the forecast for significant additional precipitation and rising temperatures, there is an increase in the risk of flooding due to blocked drains. Any assistance that can be provided…