Winter is just around the corner: Börde district ready for icy challenges!

Winter is just around the corner: Börde district ready for icy challenges!

In the Börde district, preparations for winter service are in full swing. With temperatures that could soon be in the frost area, the district road master's office has taken all measures to keep the 595 kilometers of district roads and 50 kilometers safe. As Magdeburg clicks , a total of 1,900 tons of salt are available to ensure that the streets remain accessible even in winter conditions. Winter service is coordinated by two locations in Haldensleben and Oschersleben and is divided into twelve tours, with each tour comprising an average of 50 kilometers.

efficient winter service planning

The approximately 10 employees are used in two layers, whereby additional employees are added in extreme weather conditions. The district has stored an additional 2,000 tons of road salt at several locations in order to be prepared for all weather conditions. As the district of Börde notes in another report, the employees are constantly busy observing the weather reports in order to ensure the efficient use of winter service vehicles. In this way, decisions can be made in good time to clear the streets during and after snowfalls, reports District Börde .

Winter service is strictly organized according to the requirements of the Federal Label Act and the Road Act of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. It is not only paid to sufficient material supply, but also the efficiency when carrying out the clearing and scattering work. Average, costs of around 400,000 euros are incurred a year, whereby particularly long frost periods can significantly increase expenses. Frank Holzheuer, head of the street entertainment, emphasizes that the interaction of technology and experienced staff is crucial for a smooth process in order to be able to react appropriately in extreme weather conditions.