WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage.

Many others are top-heavy and leaning within falling distance of the road. The road itself is also ice-covered and treacherous. For the safety of visitors and Forest Service employees, the gate will ...

Before the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply a brine solution to interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses ...