How much salt does the DOT use on the roads during the winter?
The effective use of salt has been proven without a doubt to provide a standard of winter weather driving conditions far superior and safer than other, more traditional treatments such as abrasives (sand) or sand/salt mixes. The amount of salt that we use has pretty much remained constant over the past several years. We strive to use the absolute minimum amount of salt that has been shown to provide a safe roadway for the traveling public, with a minimum impact on the environment. Additional tools such as anti-icing, pre-wetting, and liquid de-icers are also being incorporated into our snow and ice program.
