Winter service in the Stendal district: ready for snow and slippery conditions!

Winter service in the Stendal district: ready for snow and slippery conditions!

The cold season is just around the corner and the responsibility for safe road traffic lies in the hands of the Stendal district road maintenance department. Preparations for winter service are currently in full swing, reports Stendal district. With over 1,000 tons of salt in storage and nine specially equipped vehicles, the master depot is ideally equipped to get over 465 kilometers of district roads and 13 kilometers of municipal roads through the cold season.

The employees monitor the weather conditions from 2 a.m. in order to start spreading at 3 a.m. if necessary. “It is important that we ensure safe rush hour traffic on weekdays,” explains District Administrator Patrick Puhlmann, reminding us that the correct tires on vehicles are essential. In his opinion, the classic “O to O” rule (from October to Easter) for the use of winter tires is no longer sufficient.

Winter service at the federal level

But it's not just in the Stendal district that preparations for winter service are in full swing. The winter service has also taken measures on German motorways. Loud BR The focus is on over 13,000 kilometers of route, with around 1,500 special vehicles being converted. Over 6,300 road guards are available nationwide to ensure the safety of drivers.

Another point that the experts emphasize is the increased salt reserves. With a total of 310 salt halls and 112 salt silos, Germany is well prepared for the challenges of the winter months. The winter season officially began on November 1st, and the authorities are calling for caution: “Safe traffic is our goal, but slippery conditions cannot always be ruled out,” emphasizes District Administrator Puhlmann.

Be careful on the roads

The district road maintenance department is divided into nine gritting districts, with the shortest gritting route covering 35 kilometers and the longest 62 kilometers. Salt consumption varies between 10 and 20 grams per square meter depending on the weather. In an extreme operation, up to 48 tons of salt could be used.

"It is important that citizens are aware of these aspects. We cannot be present everywhere at the same time," warns Puhlmann. To ensure the best possible service, the master's office calls for active participation from drivers: pay attention to the road conditions and adjust your speed accordingly.

The winter season always brings its challenges. A good hand with vehicle tires and the willingness to adapt to changing conditions can make a decisive contribution to ensuring that drivers get through the cold safely. With this in mind, everyone is invited to prepare well and drive prudently.