Just as in ancient Rome, salt is becoming a precious commodity around these parts. Transportation officials around the state are scrambling to replace dwindling supplies of road salt. ABC6 News reported yesterday,
While the state DOT was getting new sand deliveries today, the salt supply is running out.
Transportation officials insist they ordered enough salt, which is being shipped to the Port of Providence, from South America.
(Why are we always waiting for South America to send us white powdery substances?)
Homeowners are up against it as well. Reports are coming in that usually reliable sources like Hope Depot and Adlers are struggling to keep it in stock. They expect more deliveries but don’t know when; it comes in it goes right out. You are urged to call ahead.
Further, ABC6 News has learned that “the state will make a mix of one-part-salt to four-parts-sand, to stretch what’s left.” They’re actually stepping on the road salt.
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