2006-12-20 16:31:54 · 5 answers · asked by amy h 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Denver
They avoid salt because it's hard on the environment. They use a substitute liquid which is applied to the surface of the pavement called Magnesium Chloride. More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_chloride
Also, Denver uses sand to maximize traction on ice. In the days following a storm, this sand is kicked up by vehicles and contributes to particulate matter in Denver's "brown cloud".
2006-12-20 17:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use that weird chemical and they use gravel. The gravel is to blame for our ranking in the top ten worst highways in the country list and also for all the cracked windshields around here!
2006-12-21 14:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by kittiesandsparklelythings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Mag Chloride for the most part, they do use salt sometimes..
2006-12-20 16:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by goin_truck_racin06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mag chloride and coarse sand almost like fish tank gravel
2006-12-21 01:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
2006-12-20 16:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by DJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋