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County public-works official outlines snow-removal priorities and tools for Magna
Summary
Salt Lake County Public Works described its snow-and-ice program in Magna—arterials first, goal to clear within 48 hours after a storm, use of brine and a public plow tracker—and warned parked cars and cul-de-sac constraints hinder operations.
Steven, division director for Salt Lake County Public Works Operations, presented Magna’s winter maintenance plan to the City Council on Jan. 26, describing priorities, equipment and operational limits.
He said the county’s priority list puts major arterials first to assure at least one passable lane for emergency vehicles, followed by collectors and school routes, then residential streets and, lastly, cul-de-sacs. "Our goal is addressing the snow within 48 hours after the storm has ended," Steven said, noting crews pre-wet some routes with brine when conditions warrant.
Steven told the council the county deploys about 60 plow trucks on the West Side and runs supervisory shifts around the clock during storms; the county also maintains a public plow-tracker where residents can check whether their route is being serviced. He said cars parked in the road create safety hazards and can prevent crews from plowing.
As an example of recent activity, Steven said crews put down about 17 tons of salt in Magna during December. He urged residents to give plow drivers room and to avoid blowing shoveled snow back into cleared roadways, which can create new slick conditions.
Council members asked staff to confirm that newly prioritized school-area streets are reflected on operational maps; staff said they would verify and update the plow-tracker and priority maps where needed.
