Up to 480 units of equipment will go to clear roads in the Volgograd region in winter

In the Volgograd region summed up the results of the preparation of road services for work in the winter. According to the regional committee of transport and road management, 256 units of special equipment and about 92 thousand tons of sand-salt mixture have already been prepared for the processing of highways and artificial structures. Contracts for winter maintenance are concluded in all municipal areas. These include the bridge complex across the Volga and the transition to the Volga HPP.

In the case of heavy snowfall and ice, up to 480 combined machines, tractors, loaders and rotary snow plows will be put on the roads around the clock. In addition, it is planned to purchase another 42 thousand tons of deicing materials. There are already special platforms on regional highways where drivers can safely wait out the bad weather. On the imported areas, contractors mount snowboards.

Motorists are asked to change summer tires to winter tires in advance and check the serviceability of cars before long trips. On the way, it is necessary to observe the distance and speed, avoid sharp maneuvers and not overtake the columns of road vehicles.