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Why Spraying Saltwater On Roads Could Save Money And Reduce Runoff
Winter is still months away, but road crews are already stockpiling salt — millions of pounds of it.
Winter is still months away, but road crews are already stockpiling salt — millions of pounds of it.
The snow that fell on Friday is beginning to blow and drift in rural areas, making things difficult for road crews trying to remove snow.