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Sullivan County public works staff warn of tightened salt supplies, outline bridge and paving plans
Summary
County public works staff told the committee they are monitoring possible salt shortages and described multiple bridge replacements, a paving program covering 34 miles and related safety work at a high‑accident intersection.
Sullivan County Public Works staff told the committee at a public meeting that they have been notified of possible winter salt shortages and outlined schedules and costs for bridge replacements, a large paving program and related safety work.
Public works staff said a regional vendor has signaled reduced supply, and the county is shifting to the vendor the department normally uses. “He’s kinda put us on notice,” Ed, a public works staff member, said, adding that the county is currently about 70% stocked and has enough for several storms.
The salt warning came alongside a detailed briefing on bridge and paving work planned for the coming seasons. Staff said several bridge projects are scheduled: Bridge 77 on County Road 22 is expected to finish this season, beams for Pflugertown Road were expected by Oct. 1, Bridge 301 work is slated to start in 2026, and two larger bridge projects near Swan…
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