Butler County Engineer
Greg Wilkens reports that conditions on the County roadway system
are improving, although many roads remain snow-covered to slushy,
especially in rural townships. All BCEO snow and ice control
crews are continuing to plow and salt the roads this morning,
and as increased traffic and sunshine work in conjunction with
the salt, rapid improvement is expected. Motorists however should
continue to utilize caution and allow plenty of extra driving
time.
Crews have been working
continuously since 7:00 yesterday morning when what began as
a pesky clipper storm dusted the region. As the snow not only
persisted but intensified into a full blown winter storm, crews
had to begin plow operations yesterday afternoon. An extremely
heavy burst of snow last night ensured that crews would be busy
through the overnight hours. Our snow and ice control teams report
an average of 5-6 inches across Butler County with no significant
drifting other than some minor drifts across State Line Center
Road.
By 7:30 this morning,
994 tons of salt and 2,775 gallons of calcium chloride had been
spread on County roads in conjunction with this snowfall. As
another round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to
hit the area by late tonight, BCEO crews are already preparing
and will be out in force. "Roads will still be coated with
a layer of salt and brine from the previous storm, which will
help us get a jump on the next one," noted Operations Deputy
Scott Bressler. Salt is in good supply at the Engineer's Office
and no shortages are anticipated. A new salt barn constructed
in 1999 holds up to 6,500 tons of salt and has helped improve
snow and ice control efficiency, according to Bressler.
Snow
and Ice Control page.
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For more information
contact:
Chris
Petrocy, BCEO Public Information Supervisor
Greg Wilkens, P.E., P.S.,
Butler County Engineer
Phone 513.867.5744 • Fax 513.867.5849
