Bloomington, Normal issue parking bans

Posted on March 24, 2018
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By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and Normal have issued snow route parking bans amid a winter storm warning.

The Town of Normal is implementing a parking ban starting at 10 a.m. today and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday. No parked cars are permitted on any streets. Residents who don’t have a driveway or garage may park their cars for free in the lots of the Town’s parks.

The City of Bloomington is issuing a park ban beginning at 11 a.m. today and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday. All residents are encouraged to park off the street, even if your street is not a designated snow route.

 

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