Uppsala municipality will begin large-scale sand removal from city roads on Monday, March 30. The effort, lasting five to seven weeks, follows a long and snowy winter. Residents must watch for signs and move vehicles 24 hours in advance.
Following a long, snowy winter, Uppsala municipality has already begun rough sweeping of bus lanes, pedestrian paths, and cycle routes. Now, crews will address the remaining municipal roads with fine sweeping to clear sand and usher in spring.
Officials urge residents to move street-parked cars when signs appear 24 hours before sweeping starts. This ensures efficient operations. A preliminary schedule for neighborhoods and parking closures is available on the municipality's website.
The full process is expected to take five to seven weeks. Residents should hold off on reporting leftover sand until May 15, after which any necessary follow-up sweeps can be addressed. Details on priorities and timelines are on the sand removal page.
Uppsala municipality stresses the need for public cooperation to achieve a clean city for spring.
