Tag: winter weather

Roadbuilding

NMDOT says it’s prepared for winter road-clearing

The New Mexico Department of Transportation says its crews are ready to clear the roads and highways as the winter weather season begins. “Crews have been preparing their salt and sand spreaders, graders and snow plows for months,” the MDOT says. “The districts are also constantly monitoring weather reports and ready to respond as soon […]

October 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

BOSS introduces its first expandable snow plow

BOSS Snowplow has a new model that allows operators more versatility with the ability to expand the plow from 8 to 10 feet. The snowplow manufacturer has announced the new BOSS EXT as its first ever expandable snowplow. The plow features simple controls for quick expansion and contraction. “The EXT is another versatile tool for the […]

March 8, 2016

Construction Equipment

Riding along with an upstate New York snowplow: a life that “revolves around the weather”

Camillus Highway Department snowplow driver Gary Poppe never knows when the call will come to get out on the roads to clear the snow. He’s out in his snowplow so much fighting back the accumulation in the city, located in upstate New York, that he considers his plow his winter home. “Same with all the other […]

February 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

Why CDOT uses Howitzer artillery to trigger avalanches

It’s a constant challenge for the Colorado Department of Transportation to keep roads and mountain passes clear from the torrent of snowfall the state sees each year. But CDOT has a secret weapon, and that’s not a metaphor. KOB 4 went out in the snow with the transportation crews recently at Red Mountain Pass Safe […]

February 10, 2016

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT first in U.S. to test sensors that detect, warn drivers of icy road conditions

A staffer for Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson died after a wreck on an icy Iowa road last week, but the state is testing a new tool that could help to curtail similar wrecks in the future. KCCI reported the Iowa Department of Transportation is the first DOT in the country to test a new warning system called […]

January 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Kentucky DOT worker killed while plowing snow during East Coast blizzard

A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worker was killed Saturday morning after his snow plow slid into a ditch. According to Clarksville Now, Christopher Adams was plowing snow early Saturday morning when he called a supervisor to say his vehicle had slid off the road on Kentucky Highway 115. When the supervisor arrived to the scene, the […]

January 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Road workers head to New York City to help with expected blizzard

New York City is preparing for the up to one foot of snow expected to fall on the Big Apple this weekend, but backup is on the way to help out. According to WKTV, the New York State Department of Transportation is sending workers from out of town into the city to help remove snow from the […]

January 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT puts traction law into effect

The snow is starting to fall in Colorado and the state’s department of transportation is taking measures to keep drivers safe. The Colorado Department of Transportation has put the state’s traction law into effect in order to ensure that drivers have the right amount of grip on the slick winter roads, according to Western Slope […]

December 23, 2015

Roadbuilding

VDOT’s 511 app helps drivers plan for holiday travel

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but the joy of the holiday season doesn’t necessarily roll over onto the highways across the country. But drivers in Virginia can at least plan for their travels with the state’s 511 system. Through 511Virginia.org, the free 511 app or by calling 5-1-1, people driving […]

December 22, 2015

Roadbuilding

MassDOT shows off winter weather readiness with snow removal equipment showcase

With 4,000 pieces of equipment for winter weather, 380,000 tons of salt and 750,000 gallons of liquid de-icer, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is letting the public know its ready for winter. MassDOT held a press conference on Thursday, according to CBS Boston, in front of a fleet of snow removal equipment and an electric […]

December 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

MnDOT takes advantage of unseasonably high temps in preparation for winter storms

The Minnesota Department of Transportation would normally already be busy with keeping the roads safe during winter weather, but a warmer-than-average start to December has given crews a chance get more work done. Minnesota has been seeing high temperatures 5-15 degrees above the average since December began. MnDOT said it’s going to take advantage of […]

December 10, 2015

Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT gives drivers a live look at roads before venturing out in the winter weather

Drivers in Minnesota deciding weather to head out onto possibly dangerous roads during the winter might be wise to check online before braving the roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has nearly 900 traffic cameras installed across the state, and at any given time, you can see live footage from those roads online. The feeds, […]

December 1, 2015