Statewide salt shortage in Michigan impacts local road crews

A statewide shortage of salt is prompting the road commission in Monroe County, Michigan, to make changes to its supply with local partners.

Mother Nature has slammed Metro Detroit with a vengeance this season, and winter has only just begun. Monroe County Road Commission managing director David Leach says salt is even more essential.

“This year, we’ve used more than we have the last four Decembers combined,” said Leach, adding they’ve used 7,500 tons…

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