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Delhi Township outlines snow response: 55 lane miles, 5 routes, cul-de-sacs and hydrant access prioritized
Summary
Public works, parks and administration detailed the township’s snow response after a heavy storm, describing route splits, equipment limits, cul-de-sac priorities and a multi-department snow task force.
Delhi Township public works and administration described operations and constraints in the township’s response to a heavy January snowstorm at the Jan. 8 trustees meeting.
Public Works Director Ron Ripperger said the township maintains roughly 55 lane miles and divides them into five primary plow routes, adding a sixth truck when time-sensitive needs require faster clearance. Ripperger explained that crews prioritize main and emergency routes before attempting longer-time tasks such as clearing cul-de-sacs, and he asked residents to move cars off streets where possible to help crews work more effectively.
"It's 55 lane miles of road. It's split up between five routes. If we can get a six truck out, if it's time sensitive to keep rush hour and get things done faster, we do that as much as we can," Ripperger said, describing route assignment…
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