Multiple Agencies Prepare Extensive Winter Road Safety Measures

As winter approaches, various sectors are taking essential steps to prepare vehicles and infrastructure for harsh conditions. Truck owners are advised to inspect tires, adjust tire pressure, use winter-grade oil, ensure proper antifreeze levels, and consider fuel additives to prevent diesel gelling, along with maintaining battery and electrical systems to handle cold weather effectively. Transportation departments in regions such as El Paso and Somerset are implementing proactive road treatment measures, including preemptive application of brine and rock salt to prevent ice formation and maintain road safety, prioritizing key routes and critical areas. Somerset Council’s winter service involves a sizable fleet of gritters and extensive use of salt, supported by weather monitoring to optimize treatment timing, while also coordinating with farm contractors for snow plowing. Farmers are encouraged to use diesel fuels with cold flow improvers to avoid fuel gelling, add fuel stabilizers to gasoline equipment in storage, and change oils to prevent corrosion during winter storage. These combined efforts across individual vehicle maintenance, public road management, and farm equipment preparation aim to reduce winter hazards and ensure operational reliability throughout the season.