Snow Control

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Snow and Ice Removal

When it all goes wrong, it can still go right

Sept. 6, 2017
How the Alaska DOT deals with challenges in extremis
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Ice Control

WINTER MAINTENANCE: Oregon DOT expanding materials toolkit for ice and snow control

Dec. 19, 2016
The result of a shift in policy, rock salt will augment state’s regular deicing protocols in certain areas
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Maintenance

SAFETY: Michigan DOT leverages plow data for better snow and ice removal

Dec. 19, 2016
Auto-vehicle location devices gather data from other sensors to aid agency in winter storm planning
Asphalt

Asphalt anti-freeze aids snow-removal operations

May 3, 2016
WinterPave asphalt anti-freeze is an anti-icing additive mixed with asphalt during production that helps prevent ice from adhering to the pavement, allowing for easier snow removal...
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Maintenance

ROADS/BRIDGES: AK’s sole North Slope access road in danger of severe flooding

March 24, 2016
The imminent spring thaw in the region is seen as comparable to conditions that closed the road last year