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St. Paul Adopts One-Sided Parking Policy To Tackle Heavy Snow Accumulation

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Paul is joining Minneapolis by instituting one-sided parking due to heavy snow accumulation with more on the way.

Mayor Melvin Carter and city officials announced the new restrictions via live stream on the city’s Facebook page.

Beginning Friday at 8 a.m., cars will no longer be permitted to park on the even sides of all residential streets in St. Paul.

“The safety of our residents, workers, and visitors is our top priority in Saint Paul,” said Mayor Carter. “This action will help ensure our emergency services and Public Works can keep our streets safe and passable.”

Cars can park on the odd-numbered side of residential streets and follow normally posted parking restrictions on main streets.

The restriction will be in effect until April 15, or earlier if the city determines street conditions allow the ban to be lifted.

Source: CBS MINNESOTA

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Type Of Lot

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  • Rock salt is essentially sodium chloride and releases the highest amount of chloride when dissolved in water. Chloride damages concrete, metal, and bricks. Salt-induced decay can decompose bricks and mortar. 
  • Salts leave crystal deposits on bricks. These deposits, if allowed to seep into brick crevices, can cause “efflorescence.” Efflorescence causes discoloration of bricks, due to which they may look old and worn before they are. 
  • If you’re considering shoveling an option, then you need to be very careful. Shovels with metal blades can chip off or leave scratches.

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Surrounding Landscape

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So, How Can You Prevent Parking Lot From Ice Melt Damage?

You can get rid of snow and ice from the parking lot and other areas around your business establishment without the fear of damaging your concrete or harming pets and the environment.

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