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Chicago deploys nearly 300 salt spreaders to combat winter storm

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  December 22, 2022 1:17pm CST
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300 city snow plows set to hit the road to clean up after winter storm

The Department of Streets and Sanitation says its fully prepared to take on the storm with a fleet of 300 snow plows and 425,000 tons of salt.

CHICAGO - As the winter storm approaches Chicago, crews are gearing up to take care of the city's streets. 

The Chicago Department of Street and Sanitation will deploy 287 salt spreaders in response to the winter weather system. 

The snow fleet will focus on the snow and ice along Chicago’s arterial routes and DuSable Lake Shore Drive to ensure they are safe and passable for emergency vehicles, public transportation and other travelers.

Residents are strongly urged to take precautions while traveling during the evening commute, DSS said in a release Thursday.

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Crews will be working Thursday evening into Friday in an effort to keep the streets clear. DSS staff will continue to monitor the weather and ground conditions and adjust resources as needed.

The department has over 400,000 tons of salt stationed at salt piles throughout the city.