NJDOT Snow Plowing Guide

This document is a procedural guide issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) establishing standards for snow plowing operations on state highways. The guide provides operational specifications and best practices for winter maintenance contractors and NJDOT personnel responsible for snow removal services across various highway configurations throughout New Jersey.

The guide outlines specific plowing standards for five highway types: two-lane two-direction highways, three-lane two-direction highways, four-lane undivided highways, multi-lane divided highways with raised medians and no drainage, and multi-lane divided highways with depressed medians and drainage. For each configuration, the document specifies truck positioning, spacing requirements (typically 100-500 feet between trucks), overlap specifications (generally 2 feet), and directional plowing sequences. Additional guidance covers specialized areas including jughandles and switch-back curve ramps, with recommendations for equipment use such as power-reversible plows and graders to optimize efficiency and safety. The standards are designed to ensure complete snow removal coverage, minimize traffic disruption, and establish consistent operational procedures across NJDOT's service area during winter weather events.