Richfield and Twinsburg, Ohio, are facing road salt shortages, leading them to prioritize which roads receive treatment ahead of a predicted winter storm. Main roads, intersections, bridges, and hills will be prioritized, while other roads may only be plowed. Both municipalities are experiencing supply issues from their salt suppliers due to increased demand.
Richfield and Twinsburg are the latest municipalities to announce that road salt supply shortages are leaving them no choice but to treat some roads and not others.RICHFIELD, Ohio – As Northeast Ohio residents brace for the weekend’s cold weather advisory and winter storm watch, road salt shortages are forcing some communities to prioritize which roads to treat.
National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that nine inches or more of snow could blanket much of the region, with aThe supply shortages come as many communities grapple with this winter’s frequent snowfall–leaving road salt suppliers unable to keep up with demand. Richfield and Twinsburg are the latest municipalities to announce that supply shortages are leaving them no choice but to treat some roads and not others. “Our salt supplier, which serves many communities and agencies across the region, is experiencing supply issues with salt orders. The village placed an order a week and a half ago, and we are unsure when the order will be delivered. It is possible it may come next week, however that will not be in time for the storm expected this weekend. Our service director and service department have been on top of the situation and in constant contact with our supplier,” the Village of RichfieldMain roads, intersections, bridges and hills will be prioritized, while other roads will just be plowed, according to the village. Richfield uses Cargill as its salt supplier. The company said it is “working overtime” to meet increased demand, according to“Like many communities across Northeast Ohio, the city of Twinsburg is dealing with a regional road salt shortage from our supplier. We did receive two truckloads recently, with future deliveries dependent on availability and scheduling. Because of this, salt will be prioritized for hills, curves, intersections, bridges and main and secondary roads. Strategic spot salting will be used during active snowfall, while flat residential streets may see little to no salt. All roads will continue to be plowed, but residents should not expect wet pavement everywhere,” the Twinsburg Police DepartmentBoth municipalities are urging residents to take the following precautions to stay safe and help road crews:Want more Akron news?
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