A road salt shortage continues to impact Pittsburgh-area communities as winter weather rolls on. <\/p>\n
Channel 11 previously reported on deicing salt shortages or outstanding salt orders affecting Scott Township,<\/a> Castle Shannon, Whitehall, Carnegie and Heidelberg.<\/p>\n Many of the impacted municipalities are members of the South Hills Area Council of Governments.<\/p>\n The supplier, Compass Minerals, tells Channel 11 that the issue is due to significant winter weather and high demand, which it\u2019s working to fulfill by prioritizing shipments.<\/p>\n PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Multiple Allegheny County communities report salt shortages as winter weather continues<\/a><\/p>\n On Friday, Kennedy Township announced over social media that it is also facing a salt shortage.<\/p>\n The township reportedly has 450 tons of salt on order, but only 150 tons currently on hand. <\/p>\n \u201cThat is enough to salt the township two times during a normal light snow event,\u201d the township\u2019s post says.<\/p>\n The township asked for residents\u2019 patience regarding the shortage and how it could affect salting operations.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n