Grant Co. to reduce amount of salt used on roads this winter

Grant Co. to reduce amount of salt used on roads this winter

LANCASTER, Wis. -- The Grant County Highway Department is focusing its efforts to improve winter road operations by increasing use of brine solutions to pre-treat roadways before winter weather events.

Plows, salt, and strategy: Beckley Public Works readies for winter season

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – While it may not feel like it yet, we are in that time of year when it’s wise to prepare for winter road conditions. That’s just what the Beckley Board of Public Works is doing, getting all its salt, equipment, and crews winter-ready, as well as putting spreader boxes on a few trucks in the garage and ensuring the plows are ready to go. “We already have a salt supply in case it snows,” said Supervisor Eddie Polk. “Hope it do…