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moval due to the recent state budget cuts. “In the past, we have well exceeded the standards for snow removal. It would be a good idea if people realize that because of budget cuts we may not get roads cleared as quickly.”
VDOT has instituted a hiring freeze, and the Washington shop has “three or four” less employees last year. Meawhile, the money for contract hiring of private firms to assist with snow removal has also been cut.
“I don’t want people to panic,” Mr. Marshall said. “The men out there are working as hard as they can.” The department’s main concern during snow- emergencies is keeping the primary roads open, he explained. “We are not ignoring the
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