Tag: Road Surface Conditions

How Road Salt and De-Icing Treatments Affect Winter Road Safety

winter service truck spreading salt on the road surface to prevent icing

During the winter months, road salt and other de-icing treatments play an important role in keeping roads passable. By helping melt snow and ice, these treatments improve traction and reduce some winter driving risks. Even so, treated roads are not always as safe as they appear. The way salt and de-icing materials interact with snow,… Read more »