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KYTC Crews Restock Salt, Chemicals for Future Winter Weather

via KYTCDistrict1 Facebook page

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews in the region are restocking salt and ice fighting chemicals in preparation for a future round of winter weather. 

According to a release on Thursday, District 1 crews used more than 75% of their salt supply over the last week.

District 1 and 2 Snow and Ice teams have placed orders for a combined $1.3 million dollars of salt, weighing 23,000 tons. District 1 ordered 13,500 tons ($770,000) and District 2 ordered 9,500 tons ($535,000). 

Crews have also ordered a total of 109,450 gallons of calcium chloride, at 86 cents per gallon. District 1 ordered 45,000 gallons and District 2 ordered 64,450 gallons.

Salt deliveries start arriving Friday with most deliveries made by the end of next week. KYTC said it takes about a week to restock and to distribute supplies.

Crews expect warming temperatures over the weekend, but caution the potential for some localized flooding due to rainfall.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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