Indy DPW Deploys Contractors for Residential Street Plowing After Weekend Snowfall

Indianapolis residents: If your street still feels like a winter wonderland (the slippery kind), help is on the way. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced on December 13, 2025, that contractors have been activated to clear residential streets following Saturday’s snowfall of over 4 inches, combined with ongoing below-freezing temperatures.

Key Details from the Announcement

• Contractor Deployment: Starting by the end of Saturday (Dec 13), contractors began working on Priority 3 roadways (primarily residential streets) across the city.
• Plowing Method: Crews will make one pass down the center of the roadway to create a passable lane.
• Timeline: Work continues through the night and likely much of Sunday (Dec 14).
• Resident Tip: Please move any vehicles parked on the street to give contractors more room to operate effectively.

Indy DPW crews (along with AFSCME Local #725 and Indianapolis Fleet Services/AFSCME Local #3131) are running 12-hour shifts to maintain main roads, while contractors handle the residential push.

Safety Reminders

• Drive cautiously, even after snow stops—roads can remain hazardous.
• Give plow drivers plenty of space to work.
• Residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks in front of their properties and areas around mailboxes.

Why Contractors Were Activated

This follows Indy’s updated snow removal policy: Contractors are deployed for residential (Priority 3) streets when snowfall exceeds 4 inches and conditions (like prolonged cold) warrant it. Saturday’s storm brought 3-6+ inches across much of central Indiana, triggering the response.

Track progress on the Indy Snow Force Viewer and visit indy.gov/snow for more info. Stay safe and warm out there—spring isn’t that far away!