Snow and ice on the roads… what is the winter system in Allier?

The temperatures dropping little by little like the brightness, the fog appearing… no doubt, autumn is here and winter is comingsometimes making conditions on the road complicated.

Like every other, the Department of Allier is setting up its winter service system to ensure the maintenance of traffic on the 5.284 km road for which he is responsible.

200 agents and around forty vehicles that can be mobilized

Until Monday March 17more than 200 agents and 43 machines are ready to intervene at any time in case of bad weather (snow, ice, etc.).

In detail, the roads with the highest traffic (priority 1) are treated 24 hours a day, then come the priority 2 roads which provide connections between the main towns and the priority 3 roads which concern the opening up of villages.

Its cost? Between one and three million euros per year.

Anticipate risks during thawing

Apart from traditional snow removal and salting operations, the Department also implements “thaw barriers“: after a long and intensive episode of frost (from -5 to -10 degrees for 15 days), the Department may prohibit the circulation of heavy goods vehicles on certain roads, in order toavoid road collapse.

In certain cases, during thawing, mud can form under the roadway, causing a significant structural risk.

To know in real time the condition of the roads you are taking, it is advisable to go to the website of the Allier department. Of the SMS can also be sent, in the event of suspension of school transport For example.