Snowfall: Salzburg road championships prepared – SALZBURG24
Onset of winter
160 employees in Salzburg ready for action
Published: November 25, 2021 5:51 p.m.
In Salzburg, the first snow this autumn is expected from midnight. 70 snow plows and snow blowers in the country are ready for action, 160 employees from all five Salzburg road maintenance depots are prepared for winter service.
“The operational plans are ready to quickly and efficiently ensure that the roads on the Thursday state road network, which is more than 1,400 kilometers long, are clear,” said Provincial Councilor Stefan Schnöll (ÖVP) in a broadcast.
Snowfall in Salzburg continues
The forecasts predict around two centimeters of fresh snow for the coming night for lower elevations in the country, and more snow is expected for the mountain regions. Starting tomorrow Friday the snowfall will intensify and WILL continue with interruptions over the weekend.
Brine and dry salt in use
“We have been prepared since the beginning of November, when winter comes earlier than expected. 12,000 tons of salt are already in the stores, and you can reorder them at any time, ”says Peter Sittsam, foreman of the road maintenance depots. In 2020/21, 15,000 tons of salt were used on Salzburg’s roads over the entire winter. Half of the brine and half of the dry salt are sprinkled. “The brine binds the salt better on the road and cannot be easily blown away by the wind. The dry salt ensures that the ice is thawed quickly and effectively, ”reports Sittsam from the practice.
(Source: SALZBURG24)
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