HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — As the Houston-area braces for a hard freeze, many of the region's roadways are being treated with a salty solution called brine to help prevent ice from building up. But how ...

Tracking brine migration patterns A range of unique salt morphologies, such as brine streaks, columns, skirts, pockets, and relatively pure ice, also occur during freezing. We traced the migration of ...

Road crews are preparing thousands of roadway miles ahead of the winter storm headed to Southeast Texas. The advice all officials are giving is to stay off the roads. In Cypress on Sunday, crews ...

BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. — Salt does not melt, it just changes the freezing point of water, and salt brine has to be the perfect combination of salt and water in order for it be effective on our roads.

Let's face it. There isn't a big need for snow plows here in Houston but icy roads are still possible during extreme winter weather events. Ice can wreak havoc on your commute so local agencies are ...

Hazardous roads during the winter are a genuine concern in Kansas City. The Kansas Department of Transportation used 82,000 tons of road salt in the winter of 2023-2024, and the Missouri Department of ...

The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

As freezing rain approaches metro Detroit, the safety of commuters is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With hazardous conditions expected, it’s crucial to stay informed about road conditions in ...