Winter storms strain road salt supplies in Ohio and Vermont, prompting prioritization of main roads and reduced salting due to shortages and cold temps.

Winter storms across Ohio and Vermont have strained road salt supplies, with delays in shipments from manufacturers like Cargill affecting multiple regions. Ohio’s ODOT and local cities are managing low stockpiles by prioritizing main roads and using plowing over salting due to cold temperatures. Vermont is redirecting salt deliveries to prioritize critical routes amid a regional shortage. Both states urge drivers to slow down and move over for plows, as crews prepare for ongoing winter weather challenges.