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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sue Ogrocki,Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos and Patrick Whittle

Massive salt mine 1,800 ft under Lake Erie works overtime to meet winter road demands

Deep beneath the bustling city of Cleveland, Ohio, a subterranean world largely unknown to surface dwellers plays a crucial role in keeping winter roads safe: the Whiskey Island salt mine.

Owned by food giant Cargill, this vast operation is a primary supplier of road salt across the Northeast and Great Lakes, regions that have experienced a colder, snowier winter than usual, driving demand to unprecedented levels.

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