How and Why Cities Use Salt to Make Roads Safer for Winter Driving

Salt is both costly and corrosive. It’s also highly effective at keeping roadways free from ice.

Road Salt: Tips for municipalities, highway departments, and winter maintenance staff

We're pouring millions of tons of salt on roads each year

Vancouver preps for more snow; using salt solution on roadways has benefits, environmental drawbacks - The Columbian

Salt + Winter Roads = Safety, A New Study Finds

How does road salt impact the environment? - ABC30 Fresno

Increasing Winter Road Safety and Decreasing Waterway Salinity Begin with Salt Brine - National League of Cities

How to Prevent Winter Salt from Damaging Your Flooring

City hopes $130,000 machine can make winter roads safer with less salt

The science of salting roads: How city streets are being kept safe

The Environmental Impact of Driveway Salt (2024)

Here's how to drive safely on ice and snow

Salt Lake City, Stop Salting Your Driveway This Winter

20 Tips for Driving in Snow - Kelley Blue Book

All weather tires aren't the best for Utah snow

How Winter Road Salt Damages City Infrastructure and the Environment