With our first taste of winter upon us, Northumberland County road crews are ready to clear the way.
They’re reminding motorists to drive safely and according to conditions when snow and ice fly.
The 25 operators have been preparing to provide 24/7 service to the almost 500 kilometers of road the County maintains.
They’ve been preparing their trucks and anti-icing vehicles along with the stock piling of salt and sand.
If you must drive during bad weather remember to:
· Limit travel as much as possible
· Clear all snow and ice from your car before driving
· Slow your roll and drive slow in the snow
· Be patient and never pass a working snowplow. Snowplows drive a maximum of 30-40 km/hr working to make our roads as safe as possible
· Give other drivers around you space and patience
· Turn your head lights on at all times, even during the day
· Keep a roadside emergency kit in your car (i.e. blanket, shovel, flashlight, snacks, first aid, etc.)
Check out helpful driving tips and learn more about the County’s winter snowplowing operations at Northumberland.ca/snow
Written by Lee McConnell
