Trash trucks running Tuesday routes; City Hall, Library closed
UPDATES
Tuesday, Feb. 18
2:30 p.m.: Road crews continue treating and plowing streets. Crews will work in 12-hour shifts 24/7 for as long as necessary.
While some areas are dangerous for travel due to snow, no traffic accidents had been reported to Bartlesville Police Department as of 2 p.m.
“We recommend that everyone stay home if possible,” said Deputy Police Chief Andrew Ward. “Some areas have become difficult for travel and the wind is blowing snow, resulting in drifts in some places. It really depends on where you are, but the best thing to do is stay home if you can.”
Public Works Director Keith Henry says trash trucks will run tomorrow as they are able.
10 a.m.: The Recycle Center, located at 10th Street and Virginia Avenue, will be closed this week. (The center is normally open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
9:30 a.m.: City Hall and Bartlesville Public Library are closed today due to inclement weather.
Street Department crews are out treating bridges, intersections and main arterials as needed.
Trash trucks are running regular Tuesday routes.
We will provide updates here as information becomes available.
The City of Bartlesville has been closely monitoring the forecast this week in anticipation of a winter storm that is expected to bring extremely cold temperatures and possibly up to a foot of snow to the area.
Some facilities will have amended hours in anticipation of the storm, and police are asking people to avoid driving if they are able.
“We are encouraging everyone to avoid getting out on the roads unless they have to,” said Deputy Police Chief Troy Newell. “And for those who do have to get out, it is important to take every precaution to remain safe and ensure the safety of others. Slow down, leave early enough to give yourself plenty of time, and be mindful of other drivers on the roads at all times.”
Here’s what you need to know:
Roads
- City crews are preparing to treat bridges, roads and intersections in accordance with the City’s Snow and Ice Removal Policy. Priority will be given to arterial streets with secondary focus on collector streets. Residential streets will be treated as crews are able. Crews will work around the clock in 12-hour shifts for as long as needed
- More information can be found here: Snow, Ice Removal Procedures, Policy.
Closures & Cancellations
- City Hall, located at 401 S. Johnstone Ave., will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, weather permitting. Officials will monitor conditions during the morning hours and determine if the building should remain closed all day. An announcement will be made at that time.
- Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone Ave., will open at 11 a.m., weather permitting. Conditions will be monitored for possible extended closure.
- Municipal Court, located inside City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave., is cancelled Tuesday, Feb. 18. (Note that Municipal Court differs from District Court, which is located in the County Courthouse, 420 S. Johnstone Ave. Please contact Washington County for more information about District Court hours.)
Trash collection schedule
- Trash trucks will run as they are able. There will be areas that are inaccessible to the vehicles; those accounts will be serviced as weather allows. Delays should be expected. Carts should be placed at the regular collection place by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Police
- Operation Slick Streets will be in effect if weather conditions and/or manpower becomes low due to call volume. During OSS, citizens can go to the City’s website and file an accident report: https://www.cityofbartlesville.org/…/file-report…/ OSS may only be used in cases where there are no injuries, no impaired driver involved, and no disabled vehicles blocking the roadway.
- Non-essential Police Department personnel will work off-premise on Tuesday. The records division will be closed to the public.
- Parking enforcement in the downtown area will be suspended until weather conditions improve.
CityRide
- CityRide personnel will monitor conditions during the morning hours and determine service based on road accessibility. PICK Transportation will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19. Watch for updates at the Cimarron Public Transit Facebook Page.
Utilities
- While City Hall is closed, water leaks and water outages may be reported by calling 918.338.4104 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours call 918.338.4055.