Indy Leaders Prepare for Winter
AUDIO: Indy Leaders Prepare for Winter with 18,000 Tons of Salt Ready
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INDIANAPOLIS — As cold weather approaches, city leaders say they’re ready to treat the roads if it’s a tough winter.
At a news conference, Mayor Joe Hogsett stressed that it’s never too early to plan. He also said that Indy avoided major snow last winter, except for the storm during NBA All-Star Weekend.
“Already DPW has allocated resources for snow removal and road clearing,” said Hogsett. “I’m proud to report that we currently have seven barns storing over 18,000 tons of salt at our disposal.”
Some of the road work in Indianapolis involves filling potholes, which get worse in the winter when street plows and salt spreaders pass over them. Brandon Herget says the city’s aging infrastructure makes this a constant challenge.
“You’re seeing both the age and wear from winter, along with the freeze-thaw cycle. As cracks develop on the surface, water seeps down, and the freeze-thaw cycle below ground creates potholes,” Herget said.
Herget said the city is working with forecasters to predict a wet winter, which could mean warm, cold, or wet weather. Either way, he says the city is ready to keep the roads safe.
