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Roadbuilding
My crazy winter weather story
The winter weather this year has wreaked all sorts of havoc throughout the nation. The South and Southwest, which aren’t used to the snow and ice, were crippled by the weather with people stuck on the highways for hours and kids being stuck at schools and on buses as road crews tried to deal with […]
February 14, 2014
Roadbuilding
Winter storms back up Indiana roadways; Crews help southern states without power
During the rough winter weather storms caused by the polar vortex the week after the New Year holiday, snow and ice caused cars to slide off the road, semis to get stuck and some interstates to shut down for hours. According to a News-13 WTHR.com report, the roads were particularly difficult for large trucks because […]
February 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
14 Apps to Help You with Snow Removal
The recent winter storms have required several agencies to get creative with their snow and ice removal. Last month, we asked you to share your stories, photos and videos that show how you’re battling the extreme winter weather. (You can see the responses here.) When we asked for your submissions, we shared a funny graphic […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: Ohio DOT’s plow operators share their extreme winter weather stories
Continuing our extreme winter weather snow and ice stories coverage, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shared with Better Roads some of its photos from the extreme winter weather during the polar vortex at the beginning of this month. Much of Ohio was hit pretty hard (I can personally attest to this!), especially the Northwest […]
January 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
VDOT tackles winter storm with 12-hour shifts
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is putting plenty of hours and resources into snow and ice control on state roads. VDOT crews are working 12-hour shifts and using 2,000 pieces of snow removal equipment to clear roads during the most recent winter storm, Richmond’s CBS 6 reported Wednesday. The storm, dubbed the “Polar Vortex […]
January 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
Maryland highway crews repair potholes following rain, snow storms
Maryland highway crews, like those in other states, are working to repair potholes that formed after recent rain and snow storms. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) announced that crews are repairing the potholes weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters explains that the recent snow storms likely contributed to […]
January 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
Submit your extreme winter maintenance stories and photos
With the polar vortex that has made temperatures in the Midwest drop to subzero temps (with the windchill, temps are as cold as -45 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago and close to -30 in the Columbus, Ohio, area where I am now), this graphic made me laugh. It’s on days such as these I am grateful […]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
A frozen over meter doesn’t mean you’re off the hook from paying
Think you’ve caught a lucky break if the buttons on the parking meter you pull up to are frozen and stuck? If you’re in the City of Columbus, Ohio, you can think again. Instead of getting free parking, city officials are warning motorists that they need to find another parking spot if the meter buttons […]
January 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Seven states use technology, innovative solutions to combat extreme winter weather
It’s no secret that extreme winter weather can drive up costs, forcing state transportation departments to think creatively when looking for effective solutions within their budgets. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President and Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Mike Hancock notes that some DOTs have found solutions to cut costs, […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Massive highway pileup in Milwaukee
Winter weather has hit much of the United States from Texas to Colorado and the Midwest and the Northeast. [youtube R38RJuul55c nolink] There have been flight delays, school closings and major accidents. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) captured on traffic cameras a major pileup on U.S.-41/45 at Lannon Road about noon on Dec. 8. […]
December 10, 2013
Roadbuilding
Ohio law leaves motorists in the cold
When the temperature outside is in the single digits or subzero, I like to start my car and wait a few minutes for it to get warm and toasty before I get in to drive to my destination. However, I just found out I may be left out in the cold with my plans. According […]
December 5, 2013
Roadbuilding
Wacker Neuson’s HDR 155 Direct-Fired Radiant Heater is wind- and weather- resistant
Wacker Neuson has introduced its HDR 155 Direct-Fired Radiant Heater, which is designed to be wind- and weather-resistant. The HDR 155 delivers 155,000 BTU per hour, providing heat to workspaces, workers, equipment and structures from about 15 feet away. The heater uses infrared heat, allowing it to warm with quick, intense heat and without first […]
November 13, 2013
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