The weather forecast seems to be a moving target, but the Operations Division of Development and Public Works is ready to hit the mark no matter what comes our way. Preparations have been made, including equipping sanders, sharpening chainsaws, and conducting winter weather

City Hall, including the Library Springfield Library, will delay opening until 11 a.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17 due to the ongoing icy conditions and weather. City Hall and the Library will be open until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Springfield Municipal Court will be closed to the

SPS is opening two of its schools for students and their families to help provide relief following this ice storm emergency. The centers will be open today, Thursday, from 4pm-7pm and Friday from 7am-7pm. Full details, including meal times, here: smore.com/d4r2p

*COMMUNITY INFORTMATION* Please see the below letter from Mayor Sean VanGordon and the additional information shared in the caption for updates regarding recovery efforts in Springfield.

During Springfield Upbeat at Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Sean VanGordon read proclamations for: · National EMS Week · National Public Works Week · National Police Week Each recognize the invaluable contributions staff in each department make to protecting our community

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Upcoming Traffic Impacts Due to U.S. Olympic Trials Race Walk Please see below for information regarding road closures, parking closures, and traffic impacts related to Saturday’s U.S. Olympic Trials Race Walk.

*POLICE ACTIVITY* COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT 887 Oakdale Ave | Springfield, OR SPD Officers are currently active in the area of 887 Oakdale Ave. Please avoid the area for the time being. There is no known danger to the public at this time.

*UPDATE* No further police activity in the area. There is not believed to be any danger to the public.

We can't wait to see you here at the Springfield Justice Center! Gates open at 4pm!

Thank you, #Springfield, for joining me last night to celebrate Springfield Night at the Eugene Emeralds. Thank you, Springfield Police Department - Oregon K9 Kirby and Kirby’s dad (Officer O’Leary) for throwing out (delivering?) the first pitch.

The parade kicks off Saturday, December 7th at 1pm. In an effort to prepare the community for the impending road closures associated with the parade, we're going to be sharing reminders in the days leading up to the day of the event.

Traffic Information: MLK Jr Parkway near River Bend Hospital is currently closed due to police activity. Please avoid the area. If you need to access the hospital, please approach from Beltline and use St. Joseph Pl.

MLK Jr Parkway is now open to traffic. Issue resolved.

I-105 at 52nd Street closed in both directions due to a crash. Please find an alternative route.

***Update 1248 pm, I-105 at 52nd Street is now open to traffic***

Traffic Advisory: Crash involving power lines at 35th & Kathryn - please avoid area.