Beet Juice On Roads

Dec 15, 2023beet juice is often looked at as a way to make salt brine more environmentally friendly, although at least one study has questioned its impact on freshwater ecosystems. Dec 31, 2025yes, many municipalities and state transportation departments use a mixture containing a byproduct of sugar beet processing to treat roads during winter weather. 1 day agohuntington — beet juice is being used across west virginia, including cabell county, to pretreat roads ahead of icy weather conditions.

1 day agothe west virginia division of highways started using a mixture of beet juice and salt brine to treat roads ahead of winter storms. Dec 17, 2025in fact, many cities and states have already been using a beet-infused solution as a quick de-icer alternative and to help reduce the corrosive effects of salt on roads. Jan 15, 2026what states use beet juice on roads?

Several states across the u.s., particularly in the midwest and northeast, employ beet juice as an environmentally friendlier alternative to traditional. 4 days agothe salt brine mixture is effective down to about 18 degrees, but officials say adding beet juice extends its effectiveness in much colder conditions. The sugars in beet juice lower the freezing point of water more effectively than salt alone, allowing it to work even at lower temperatures.

Its viscous nature helps the brine adhere better to road surfaces,. 1 day agobeet juice is being used across west virginia, cabell county included, to pretreat roads against icy conditions. Are turning to some sweet science to help keep roads clear in the winter.