12/31/13 - With snow and cold temperatures expected to continue in the coming days, local road crews will busy plowing and salting. While some communities only tackle certain priority roads, thatâs not the case in Livingston County and it can be a costly job. The Livingston County Road Commission spends a little over $1.1 million on the salt product itself and crews work in tough conditions to keep area clear roads. Managing Director Mike Craine tells WHMI they consider winter service their highest priority and recognize many people who live in Livingston County commute elsewhere and have a lengthy trip. Craine says salt supplies are excellent this season and theyâve been going through it pretty regularly this season, even though there havenât been any major snow events outside of the ice storm that hit before Christmas. Craine says in an average year, the Road Commission will typically go through about 15,000 tons of salt, but not all of that is used on county roads. The Road Commission also sells salt at cost to some local municipalities and school districts, which is beneficial in helping those entities save money. (JM)
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