2027 Road Program and Salt Costs
Summary
Rock salt for 2026-27 will cost $160 per ton through the SHACOG bid — roughly twice last year — and the manager warned of more price shocks to come in the budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Salt at roughly double last year's price adds to winter road maintenance costs.
Motorists and pedestrians who rely on winter road treatment.
Residents in other wards whose roads must wait because of the lead line work constraints.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget Meeting #2 - Oct 13, 2026
The road program is budgeted at about $650,000, focused on the worst Ward 4 streets because lead-line work constrains the other wards. Salt prices doubled, but buying early saved $30,000. A new sidewalk cost-share policy and curb replacement program are also proposed.
Borough of Dormont - Sep 8, 2026
The borough locked in rock salt for the 2026-27 winter through the county's SHACOG joint purchasing alliance at $160 per ton.
Supercommittee - Aug 24, 2026
Rock salt for 2026-27 will cost $160 per ton through the SHACOG bid — roughly twice last year — and the manager warned of more price shocks to come in the budget.
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