Syracuse is facing a rock salt shortage, leading to more hazardous road and sidewalk conditions.

The Department of Public Works is prioritizing high-traffic areas and adjusting snow removal schedules due to the shortage.

Residents with injuries or disabilities, including students, are among those most affected by untreated sidewalks and roads.

American Rock Salt has shipped over 2.1 million tons of salt this winter—more than the 1.8 million tons shipped during all of last winter.