Did you know - Winter Road Maintenance

The County’s winter road management plan includes anti-icing, salt, sand or a combination of all.

Salt is a cost-effective material and when applied in a timely manner, prevents snow and ice from bonding to the road surface. The County’s winter equipment is outfitted with the latest hardware and software optimizing the route and ensuring the most efficient use of salt and sand.  This technology leads to the use of less salt being released into the environment. 

Sand is used to provide traction on slippery surfaces. Unlike salt, it does not melt snow and ice. Sand is used most often when temperatures are too low for salt to be effective. Sand is also used if traction is required immediately, particularly on hills, curves, bridges, intersections and snow-packed roads,” said Demers.

If you’d like to learn more about winter maintenance on the County’s roads, visit www.brant.ca/WinterMaintenance.