SaltBrussels
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234. Salt
Salt is commonly used for deicing and anti-icing roads in winter. It lowers the freezing point of water, helping to prevent ice from forming or to melt existing snow and ice. Road authorities may spread dry salt, wet salt or brine before or during freezing conditions. Salt improves road safety, but drivers should still reduce speed and adapt to slippery conditions because treated roads can remain hazardous, especially during heavy snowfall, freezing rain or very low temperatures.
Is salt used to treat roads in Belgium?
Yes. Belgian road authorities use salt, wet salt and brine to help prevent or remove snow and ice during winter conditions.
Are Belgian roads salted before ice forms?
Yes. Road authorities can carry out preventive salting before frost, ice, snow or freezing rain develops. This is known as anti-icing and can reduce the risk of slippery roads.
Who is responsible for salting roads in Belgium?
Responsibility follows the road manager. In Flanders, the regional road agency treats motorways and regional roads, while municipalities are responsible for their municipal roads. Check the relevant authority’s winter-service information for your location.

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