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County highway superintendent outlines 52‑hour snow response, 1,500 tons of salt used and one worker injured

Vanderburgh County Council · February 4, 2026
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Superintendent Jeff Bird told the council crews spent roughly 52 hours clearing primaries and secondaries after the storm, using about 1,500 tons of salt across roughly 600 miles of county roads; one driver was injured in a truck slide‑off and is expected to be out for ~12 weeks.

Jeff Bird, county highway superintendent, briefed the Vanderburgh County Council on the department’s response to a recent heavy snowfall, saying crews prioritized primary and secondary roads before moving into subdivisions.

Bird said crews logged an intense first 48–52…

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