Yes keeping a two runway sweeping operation going would take a good deal of coordination and may create some holding on switchover, but it would prevent total closure.
It seems that the short phrase "can do" is no longer part of MANs mind set.
My Grandad used to say "You have made your bed now sleep in it" if ever there was a phrase more appropriate for the future of MAN !!
I am very tired of this subject now as I feel I can say no more. I give up !!