January 22, 2016 - inclement weather and service updates

updated 7:39 a.m.

 

CharMeck 311

  • Due to the anticipated inclement weather, CharMeck 311 will open Saturday from 7 a.m. -3 p.m.
  • If callers are out of city limits, they can contact 311 by calling 704-336-7600.
  • We will also keep a recorded message updated with the latest city information.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) 

CityLYNX Gold Line

  • CATS will not operate the CityLYNX Gold Line due to weather conditions.

CATS Buses

  • CATS will not operate express or regional express buses due to worsening conditions.  Airport Connector routes 590-Northlake and 591-Archdale will operate. Many local routes are on detour.  Riders should expect delays.
  • Riders should go to ridetransit.org before leaving their homes to check for information on their specific route.  Ridetransit.org will contain the most up-to-date information. Riders can also call 704-336-RIDE (7433).  Wait times for information may be delayed due to heavy call volume.
  • Special Transportation Service will operate as scheduled.
  • Although treated with sand and ice-melting products, surfaces at station platforms, park and ride lots and other CATS facilities may still be slippery.  Please use caution when accessing CATS facilities.  
  • The safety of CATS passengers and its employees is top priority.  Worsening conditions could bring about delays, detours and other service changes.

Charlotte Fire Department (CFD)

Checklist for heating your home

Electric portable space heater safety

Prevent heating fires

Calefaccion Segura

 

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  • The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) continues to treat area bridges, culverts and selected streets with salt brine.  
  • City Street Maintenance crews will be working in 12-hour shifts starting at 7 a.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday.
  • Roads will be evaluated throughout as conditions change and work will be adjusted as needed.
  • Report icy conditions to CharMeck 311 or street maintenance at 704-336-3200.  Dial 911 for emergencies or accidents.
  • Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are advised to be cautious when near trucks treating roads and to leave extra space between them and other vehicles.
 
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
 
  • Airport is open with limited airfield operation.
  • Treatment of airport runways, taxiways, airfield ramps, landside areas, parking lots and roads began last night and will continue today.
  • All scheduled operations have been canceled for American Airlines, Regionals, Delta, United, Southwest, Lufthansa, Air Canada, ViaAir and JetBlue. If you are a ticketed customer on another airline, please contact that airline before leaving for the Airport.
  • Passengers are encouraged to remain at home if their flight has been canceled.
  • Checkpoint A is open until 10:45 p.m. to the public. Checkpoint C is open only to employees. Other checkpoints will open today as needed.
 

CMPD Animal Care & Control:

  • Take precautions to keep your pets warm, dry and safe. 
  • If you are unable to bring outdoor animals inside into your heated living space but have a garage or basement, place proper bedding or straw in those areas as temperatures can drop below freezing in unheated areas. 
  • CMPD Animal Care & Control has received a donation of straw to help pet owners who need assistance obtaining proper bedding and shelter for their pets.  It can be obtained at the CMPD Animal Care & Control Shelter.  Limit two bales of straw per owner.

CMPD Animal Care & Control – 8315 Byrum Drive Charlotte, NC 28273
Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 
Solid Waste Services (SWS) 
  • Solid Waste Services (SWS) will be suspending collections until Monday, Jan. 25. Thursday and Friday customers who did not have trash collected this week will be collected on Monday, Jan 25.
     
  • SWS will operate on a one-day delay the week of Jan. 25 – Jan. 29, with Friday customers receiving collection service on Saturday, Jan. 30. Go to charlottenc.gov for a full collection schedule for the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 29.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)

  • CMS will be closed today.

Mecklenburg County

  • Mecklenburg County offices will be closed today.

Mecklenburg County Courts

  • Mecklenburg County Court sessions for Friday Jan. 22 have been cancelled.