Winter service preparations in Solingen, Germany, will commence from November 20th.
The Technical Operations of Solingen (TBS) have commenced their winter service on-call duty, with the early start prompted by the upcoming winter weather forecast. The TBS is committed to ensuring the safety of streets and paths during the winter months, prioritising main traffic routes and public transport.
In preparation for the winter season, the TBS has a stock of 1,400 tons of de-icing salt, ready for use. Most of the vehicles and equipment used in the winter service are from the active stock of the TBS, specifically equipped for winter service. Approximately 16 spreading and clearing vehicles of various classes are ready for action.
To maintain the safety of the city's roads, the TBS has up to 130 manual cleaning forces for various areas. These teams will be deployed promptly after snowfall to keep roads clear and safe. The TBS aims to avoid additional financial burden on the citizens by deploying internal resources for the winter service. The winter service will be performed exclusively by employees already in service with TBS in other functions throughout the year.
In line with typical winter service practices, the TBS will pre-treat main roads and public transport routes with salt or brine before snowfalls to prevent ice formation. They will also deploy snowplows and salt spreaders promptly after snowfall. The TBS continuously monitors weather forecasts to respond quickly to changing conditions and coordinates with public transport operators to ensure bus and tram routes are maintained and safe.
The city administration announced the winter service on-call duty on Monday, ensuring that the citizens of Solingen can travel safely during the winter months. For specific details about Solingen's TBS winter service preparations and management, you may need to consult official Solingen municipal or Technical Operations communications directly or local government publications.
We must monitor weather forecasts closely as we proceed with the winter service on-call duty, given the approaching winter weather. The TBS is prepared with pre-treatment methods like salt or brine for main roads and public transport routes to prevent ice formation.
