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Decades of experiments with other options, from beet- and corn-based deicers to sand and chemical mixes, have yet to yield an alternative that's anywhere as effective and affordable.

The Michigan Department of Transportation said that they have been working to reduce their salt usage for the last few years and in the Bay Region, they have cut down

The Michigan Department of Transportation said that they have been working to reduce their salt usage for the last few years and in the Bay Region, they have cut down

State officials say they’ve seen success using liquified salt on roadways, and could expand the practice to highways across Michigan. That would be good news for waterways plagued by salt pollution.

Local road agencies say they’re ready for winter, which is in contrast to other parts of the country that might not have enough snowplow drivers.

Even though the state is currently experiencing a snowplow driver and salt truck driver shortage, Northern Michigan plowing officials are confident and ready for whatever this upcoming winter season brings.

There's a shortage of snowplow and salt truck drivers in Michigan.

There's a shortage of snowplow and salt truck drivers in Michigan.

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There's a shortage of snowplow and salt truck drivers in Michigan.