Alternate and overnight parking regulations on streets in the City of Dunkirk will change this weekend from Sunday to Sunday, April 5 to assist with winter snow removal.

For overnight regulations, parking is prohibited on the following Streets from 3:30 to 7 a.m. at these locations: Brigham Road from Lakeshore Drive South to the city line; Brooks Avenue, Canary Street; Central Avenue from city pier to the city line; Columbus Avenue; Doughty Street; Eagle Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets, between Lakeshore Drive West and Second Street; East Chestnut Street from Fizell Street West to Warsaw Street; E. Sixth Street from Main Street East to Maple Avenue; Franklin Avenue. from Main Street South to Wright Street; Franklin Avenue from Talcott Street South to City Line; Irving Place; Lakeshore Drive from City Line to City Line.

Lamphere Street from 7th South to City Line; Lark Street; Leopard Street; Lynx Street; Main Street from Lakefront Boulevard South to Sixth Street; Main Street Extension from Newton Street South to City Line; Maple Avenue from Main Street South to Talcott Street; Middle Road from Moffat Street East to City Line; Nichols Avenue; North Beaver Street; Pelican Street; Plover Street; Point Drive North and West; Roosevelt Avenue.

Ruggles Street from Main Street South to Wright Street; Taft Place; Talcott Street from Roberts Road West to Franklin Avenue; Temple Street from Fourth North to CSX; Third Street from Main Street West to Central Avenue; Washington Avenue. from Third Street South to Fourth Street; Second Street from Brigham Road West to Brooks Avenue; Seventh Street from Woodrow Avenue West to Brigham Road; Woodrow Avenue from Lucas Avenue North to Sixth Street.

For alternate parking, other streets not listed above are subject to alternate parking regulations. The alternate parking regulations change from weekly to daily for the winter months.

Effective Sunday at 5 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, April 5, vehicles shall be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered days and only on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered days.

— At 5 p.m. on an even day, park on the even side until the next odd day at 5 p.m.

— At 5 p.m. on an odd day, park on the odd side until the next even day at 5 p.m.

As an example, Since Dec. 2 is an even day, vehicles must be moved to the even side of the street at 5 p.m.

Some months feature two odd days in a row, such as Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. If parking during the day before 5 p.m., park on the side for the previous day.

For example, if you park at 9 a.m. on an odd day, park on the even side until 5 p.m.

Police try to give a courtesy period of about an hour before and after the 5 p.m. changeover time, but vehicles moved earlier than about 4 or not moved by about 6 p.m. will be tagged for violations.

Warning notices will be issued for a short period of time, after which strict enforcement will begin by issuance of parking summonses. Vehicles in violation of overnight, alternate, or any other posted regulations that hamper snow removal efforts by the Department of Public Works or pose a hazard to the access of emergency vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. We also remind motorists that vehicles blocking sidewalks and hampering sidewalk plowing will be ticketed and towed if necessary. Please pay attention to city snowplow operators and assist them by giving them the right of way during snowstorms.

This past winter season saw significant snowfall, and we thank our residents for their cooperation in moving their vehicles on time. The Dunkirk Police Department is again asking for everyone’s cooperation with parking regulations and assisting us in making the City a safe place for all those who live, work, and visit here. Any questions about parking regulations can be directed to the Communications Desk at 716-366-2266.