ROSS TOWNSHIP NEWS

50 Ross Township

Winter Snow and Ice Control

Public Works divided the township into 13 snow districts , ( approximately 120 miles of road , each truck covers approx . 9 miles of road ). We use approximately 12,000 tons of salt per year . Each district takes approximately 2-1 / 2 hours to remove snow and salt . All roads are important to us - major roads are covered first , with secondary streets being completed afterwards . It is very helpful to the snow crews if cars are not parked on the street during a snow event .

Particularly in the case of early morning snow events , the Public Works Director works closely with the Superintendent of North Hills School District to ensure the safety of all school students . Bus routes take precedence over other streets in the township , and road conditions are continuously reported to the Superintendent in order to make decisions regarding school delays and cancellations .

Most major township roads are maintained by Allegheny County or the Commonwealth of PA . For problems on these roads , call :