Performance Report

An analysis of SafeLane™ Surface Overlay’s performance during the 2006-2007 winter season, conducted by a leading snow and ice control authority, concludes that Cargill’s patented road and bridge treatment improves safety and mobility during winter-weather conditions.

The report, commissioned by Cargill and conducted by Asset Insight Technologies, a consulting service for the winter highway maintenance industry, summarizes available performance data for SafeLane™ Surface Overlay at 26 roads and bridge test installations in 14 states.

The report concludes that:

• In nearly all cases, test sections remained clear of snow or ice at times when it was accumulating on untreated (control) sections of roads and bridges. In some cases those accumulations on control sections contributed to crashes.
• When accumulation did occur on test sections, the snow and ice did not bond to the surface as often as on the control sections, resulting in easier plowing.
• Treated segments of highway infrastructure maintained mobility for longer, and could be returned to full mobility more easily than non-treated sections. However, such gains are less likely to be observed in wet, heavy snow or other high moisture conditions.
• There were no concerns with chemical slickness or slipperiness even when chemical was applied in conditions where such slickness could be expected.

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