The state trunklines receive our first attention. Our goal is to provide the maximum level of service to the greatest number of people as quickly as possible when winter weather affects road conditions. This network of roads includes more than 160 miles. Once safe travel on these roads has been addressed, the crews move on to clear snow and ice from the county primary arteries. Typically, local roads, primary gravel roads and subdivisions are the last to be cleared.
Salt is used on the snow route system to rapidly provide wet roads.
It is applied as moderately as possible, without presenting unacceptable risk to the motoring public. To avoid excessive use of salt, the road commission also uses sand. Sand is used at intersections and on hills and curves on gravel roads, and paved roads when temperatures are to low to allow salt to work properly. The Road Commission is also testing a new anti-icing procedure. The road commission's snow removal policy is designed to provide the best service possible, but residents should have realistic expectations.