On January 23, 2026, the Town of Occoquan announced that snow emergency routes will be in effect starting at 9 p.m. on January 24 due to an expected winter storm. The measures are being put in place to support snow-clearing operations as snow accumulation is forecasted for the region from Saturday evening through Monday, January 26.
During this period, on-street parking—including marked spaces—will not be allowed on designated snow emergency routes. These routes include Mill Street, Commerce Street, Union Street, Washington Street, and Ellicott Street.
The town stated: “AS A RESULT, ON-STREET PARKING, INCLUDING PARKING IN MARKED ON-STREET PARKING SPACES, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON DESIGNATED SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES, INCLUDING:
MILL STREET
COMMERCE STREET
UNION STREET
WASHINGTON STREET
ELLICOTT STREET”
Residents are advised to park vehicles off street beginning Saturday. The announcement also noted: “TIMED PARKING WILL NOT BE ENFORCED WHILE SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES REMAIN IN EFFECT. PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN TOWN OWNED LOTS AT COMMERCE/ELLICOTT, MILL/POPLAR, AND UNDER THE 123 BRIDGE.”
Towing will be enforced for vehicles parked on snow emergency routes while these restrictions are active.
For additional details about snow removal and updates during the storm event, residents can visit the Town of Occoquan’s official website at www.occoquanva.gov/living-here/snow-removal/.
