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Why does the City spray liquid on the roads when it is not snowing?

When the forecast calls for an accumulation of snow, or when the temperatures mean icy roads could develop, the City applies liquid anti-icers to roadways, focusing on arterial and collector streets. Anti-icing procedures occur prior to a snow to help prevent snow from bonding to the road surface, making it easier to plow the roads clear and increase road users’ safety. The City of Upper Arlington uses a sugar beet-based anti-icing liquid combined with salt brine; this combination is less corrosive than salt brine alone and helps reduce the amount of salt application needed following precipitation.

Category: Snow Removal
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