TOWN OF AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Snow in the Southtowns is inevitable, but clearing the roads has gotten expensive. So one municipality is getting creative this year.

"Brine has been a game-changer for us, hopefully financially, but also safer roads," David Gunner, Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Aurora, said. "You know, we were a little nervous a week ago, but wow, it's working just as planned."

After the rock salt shortage, prices have gone up. Gunner says they went from paying $35/ton to $53/ton. Then, a manufacturer in WNY reached out, offering their extra brine at a low cost.

"I brought it to my lead guys and said, 'Hey, what can we do?'" Gunner said.

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