The City of Kirksville has declared a traffic emergency for tonight beginning at 7 pm, due to the winter weather. As a result of this emergency declaration all vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes by 9 pm. This includes city streets in the downtown area and business district. Vehicles not removed by 9 pm will be towed. It is imperative the vehicles are removed from these routes in order for crews to remove the snow before it turns to slush and freezes. The City of Kirksville expects to terminate this traffic emergency by Sunday.