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Delaware's road brine composition as clear as saltwater

DelDOT clarifies procedures, efficacy of treating streets

By Brian Gilliland
Posted 2/7/25

Signs reading that brining was in progress were ubiquitous this week, as winter weather was once again forecast in Kent and Sussex counties.

So, what is brine? And why is it applied to streets prior to potential snowy and icy weather?

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