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Smyrna public works outlines winter road treatment, urges drivers to give plows room
Summary
The Town of Smyrna Public Works Department described its winter road treatment plan, listed prioritized routes, warned that salt is ineffective at about 17°F and asked motorists to give plows room while police escort operations, plus asked ATVs to stay off public roads.
A Public Works Representative for the Town of Smyrna Public Works Department said the town is prepared for winter operations, equipping dump trucks and pickups with salt bins, salt spreaders and snow plows and readying crews and equipment for expected winter conditions.
The advisory stressed why timing matters: crews begin monitoring road, bridge and overpass temperatures several hours before precipitation to determine the optimal time to apply salt…
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