Due to significant regional shortages in the supply of road salt, the Town of Essex is reducing the amount of salt we use on our roads. In an effort to conserve remaining salt supplies we currently have, the Town of Essex Public Works has reduced the application of road salt throughout the community. Salt usage will be limited to all intersections and hill sections. This reduction will continue to be in effect until salt supplies can be replenished. Although sand is sometimes used as a substitute for salt, it has many disadvantages like cleanup in the spring and additional environmental impacts causing larger quantities of sediment build up in our stream and rivers.  Public Works will provide future updates from our suppliers when we receive additional information. Please drive to road conditions and be safe.

Learn more about Essex Snow Plow Status.

For additional information, please visit https://www.essexvt.gov/191/Winter-Information on pages 21-23, 42-45, and 49.

Also, visit the Vermont Department of Transportation's website with an informative FAQ on Snow and Ice Control: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/winter-maintenance/faq