500 Tons Of Salt No Match For Harsh Conditions: Haverford Commissioner

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Not even 500 tons of road salt could prevent icy roads in Haverford Township Wednesday.

Haverford Township's 7th Ward Commissioner Connor Quinn took to social media Wednesday to address concerns over hazardous road conditions in the township.

Quinn said despite roads being treated with salt, "freezing rain that developed into the early afternoon hours on Tuesday presented greater challenges than anticipated."

"Our dedicated crews worked through the night on Monday and, by late Tuesday morning, all roads had been treated with salt and were in reasonably good shape," he said on Facebook.

Township crews applied more salt Tuesday, but Quinn said the remaining slush froze solid and adhered to roads.

These conditions led the School District of Haverford Township to shift Wednesday's school schedule from a two-hour delay to a full closure.

"Haverford Township is committed to the safety of our residents and motorists passing through our community," he said. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews continue to salt and clear the remaining slush wherever possible."

Quinn thanked public works crews, saying "they are out overnight and all day away from their families" while working to create safe road conditions.