Snow parking ban to go into effect in Bloomington on Sunday

Posted on January 3, 2025
While the ban is in effect, all paid city parking garages will be free to use. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By WMBD TV

BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced on Friday that it plans to implement a snow route parking ban on Sunday due to forecasted winter weather.

The ban will go into effect at 6 a.m. on Sunday and will remain in effect until further notice, said the city’s spokeswoman Katherine Murphy.

The ban will give the Bloomington Public Works Department the space they need to plow, salt and maintain the roadways during snowy winter weather.

Residents without access to driveways are welcome to use the lots at city parks or parking locations. While the ban is in effect, all paid city parking garages will be free to use.

Residents will be able to track the progress of public works plowing on the city’s interactive map.

WMBD can be reached at [email protected].

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