Chautauqua County will begin mixing sand in with road salt to help extend supplies.
County officials say that since December, steady cold temperatures have prevented uninterrupted snowmelt, leading to increased demand for road salt and subsequent supply constraints.
Despite supply chain challenges, Chautauqua County highway crews have successfully secured a recent shipment of road salt. To extend its usability, the Department of Public Facilities will begin mixing the salt with sand…