Due to bad weather, approximately 200 tonnes of salt were spread on roads in the Mykolaiv region over the course of a day

Weather conditions in Mykolaiv region are not currently hindering traffic, archive photo: NikVesti

In the Mykolaiv region, about 200 tonnes of salt were spread on the roads over the past day due to bad weather.

This was reported by Vitalii Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.

According to him, weather conditions are not yet affecting traffic or critical infrastructure.

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«The weather in Mykolaiv region is generally normal, with a slight frost. About 200 tonnes of salt have been spread on the roads, and all roads are passable. There have been no complaints from the patrol police. If weather conditions deteriorate, we will bring in additional equipment. Currently, all of it is in place,» said Vitalii Kim.

He added that if there are problems with electricity due to bad weather, schools will switch to distance learning.

«For now, I believe we will continue to work as we have been. Our critical infrastructure is currently operating normally,» added Vitalii Kim.

Bad weather in Mykolaiv: what is known

Yesterday, 8 January, there were strong winds and snow in Mykolaiv and the surrounding region. Weather forecasters announced a yellow danger level. In turn, the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service warned of icy roads.

Subsequently, several teams from ELU Avtodorig cleaned the storm drains of leaves and debris. During the night, special reagents were to be sprinkled on the road surface to prevent icy conditions.

Also yesterday, due to deteriorating weather conditions, several trees fell in various areas of Mykolaiv, some of which blocked roads and damaged cars. In particular, in the Kulbakyne microdistrict, a tree fell and blocked the road. A poplar tree fell on Heroes of Ukraine Avenue. On Ihor Bedzai Street, a birch tree fell on a car. Also, on 16 Kolodiazna Street poplar trees fell on a car, and another tree fell in Varvarivka.

Trees fell in Mykolaiv due to bad weather, photo: Department of Emergency Situations and Civil Protection of the Mykolaiv City Council

Trees fell in Mykolaiv due to bad weather, photo: Department of Emergency Situations and Civil Protection of the Mykolaiv City Council

Currently, municipal services are working on the city's roads to remove ice. The work is ongoing. Nine units of special equipment from the municipal enterprise ELU Avtodorig have been involved in the work. During the night, road workers treated the main roads with anti-icing materials. A total of 83 tonnes of reagents were used, covering the first, second and third priority routes, as well as inter-quarter roads.

The equipment worked in all microdistricts of the city, in particular in Malaya and Velyka Korenyha, Matviivka and Ternivka. Teams from the municipal enterprise «Mykolaiv Parks» also began clearing sidewalks and public transport stops.

In Mykolaiv, starting from 9 January and until the end of the week, a significant deterioration in weather conditions is forecast. Residents are warned of moderate snow, ice and a significant drop in air temperature.