The weather later this week is forecasted to bring between 3 to 6 inches of snow to Middle Tennessee this Friday, the city is gearing up to ensure streets remain safe for drivers.
The Murfreesboro Public Works Department has been hard at work preparing for the storm, with crews already pre-treating roads since Monday.
Executive Director of Public Works, Raymond Hillis, assured residents that his team is ready to tackle the challenge.
“We’ve been going through all of our equipment—dump trucks, brine machines, and salt trucks—to make sure everything is ready to go,” Hillis said. “We’ve already applied brine to state routes and major city streets, and we’re prepared to continue treating them until the last flake falls.”
As snow is expected to start falling at daybreak on Friday, Hillis mentioned that pre-treatment with brine — a saltwater solution — should help to melt the snow as soon as it hits the ground. The city has been focusing on major roadways and highways, with plans to switch over to salt once the snow starts accumulating.