As temperatures remain cold, the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has implemented a Level 2 storm preparation protocol. The city's winter weather event prompted crews to treat roadways with brine, and they are now working 12-hour shifts to maintain safe roads for travel, as per the Atlanta Department of Transportation release.
So far, approximately 430 miles of Priority 1 and 2 roads and 250 bridges have been treated. They began treating Priority 3 roads Saturday last week. The Atlanta Department of Transportation is well-equipped for the weather, with a fleet that includes 26 brine trucks, 13 salt spreaders, and 6 snowplows, along with 2 brine stations. They have used 420 tons of salt and 25,000 gallons of brine, with over 200 employees working to address the conditions.
For any inquiries about the ongoing winter weather response, the Atlanta Department of Transportation can be contacted at [email protected].
