Publishers Notes: I have seen a lot of comments today referencing the road conditions, especially in Wicomico County. Some, (like another clueless Blogger) want to blame Bob Culver, thanks for the laugh!
Nevertheless, because I have been doing this for year and I actually listen and LEARN, let me explain how it works.
Because it was so cold last night and what actually fell from the sky was freezing rain, the roads were a sheet of ice FIRST. The white stuff on the top, (are you listening JT) that would be called SNOW. Are you following me?
Underneath that white stuff is all ICE. IF you try to PLOW the roads, the ice and snow compact because the plow blades cannot clear the ICE and what you have left is compact ICE.
So, the ONLY thing you can do is spread salt onto whatever is on the roads. Once the salt melts the ICE, then and only then can you start to clear the blacktop.
Now, Delaware is much smarter than Maryland because they pre treat the asphalt with a liquid solution HOURS BEFORE the precipitation falls to the ground. This liquid assures no ice buildup and the roads are almost instantly cleared wherever this solution is applied.
So rather than ACTING like you know it all and blame people who actually know what they're doing, read this article again and today, children, you will actually learn something, for once.
By the way, not only are Delaware roads clear, our taxes are far less than Maryland. Go Figure! Go build another Fire Palace Salisbury. One day you'll have money left over to pre treat your roads.
15 comments:
I must say that Delaware's use of the liquid spray is an act of genius. It totally blew my mind when I first noticed it being applied. it WORKS and they can do it at 50MPH.
Salisburys roads suck thanx mayor ps your a real POS for being anti business.
I normally would agree, but if you get out and look at the roads, the roads have been pretty much completely slush since 9:30 and i have yet to see the County and City out on the roads. (Slush can be pushed off the road. Actually if it is not, slush refreezes and starts a whole new problem.)
1:58, Yes, the main roads. The side roads are a different story. Sit tight, it will all melt soon enough.
Blaming Bob Culver this soon in the game when he is working with the crap Pollitt left behind is wrong, wrong, wrong.
Hey the democrats have been blaming bush fo 6 yrs POLLITT still has 5.11 years left to blame things continuing to go down hill HOP POLLITT AND IRETON SLEEP WELL.
Maryland will also pretreat the roads before a storm. We just don't get that benefit in this area. Watch the Maryland traffic cams. The roads are amazing once you are West of Easton.
Will the roads be icy enough tomorrow to affect schools?
5.11 lol. I got ya though.
That was why i sent Joe the question. No need for plowing. And it'll refreeze over night .
Great Post. Common Sense and Truth. What a combo...
The problem with the weather/road conditions lies between the shoulders of the drivers. I left on time this morning drove slower than usual, left more room than usual for stopping and get this I arrived at work and back home this evening no problems!
If leaving the secondaries alone when minimal amounts of snow and ice fall saves taxes, I'm all for that! I was on the road early this morning with ZERO issues, just don't drive like an idiot and your fine.
On a side note, I think its hilarious that the IDIOT JT is attacking Culver over anything. I guess that's what happens when a libtard who sows off the governments teat is scared he's going to lose benefits.
Some of us are not in as good shape as our children/ grandchildren. I don't wanna fall standing with my grandchildren. My deck and yard is still solid ice.
The county salts 220 miles of its 700 mile network and plows when accumulation has reached 2 to 4 inches. Plowing an inch of snow is not only a waste of money but will damage equipment. Btw, you cannot plow ice. Delaware pretreats it's main roads and uses a combination of salt and sand on others. If you have a question, I am sure that you could call the appropriate department and someone would be glad to explain it to you.
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