Roads That Are Only Open in Winter

Roads That Are Only Open in Winter

Most people think of winter as the season when roads close. Snow piles up, ice forms, and mountain passes become impassable until spring arrives.  But in some remote corners of the world, winter works the opposite way. When temperatures drop and water freezes solid, entire transportation networks come to life.  These roads exist for just a few months each year, connecting communities that would otherwise remain isolated. When Ice Becomes Infrast…