Document Summary

This document is a Snow Plowing Guide issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). It serves as an operational manual for snow and ice control services on state highways, providing standardized procedures and best practices for winter maintenance operations across New Jersey's roadway network.

The guide establishes specific plowing standards for various highway configurations, including two-lane two-direction highways, three-lane two-direction highways, four-lane undivided highways, multi-lane divided highways with raised medians and no drainage, multi-lane divided highways with depressed medians and drainage, jughandles, and switch-back curve ramps. For each configuration, the document defines truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100 to 500 feet between trucks), overlap requirements (generally 2 feet), and snow disposal procedures. Truck sequencing is standardized to ensure complete coverage from shoulders to gutters, with specific guidance on plow orientation and direction relative to traffic flow. The guide emphasizes efficient operation through coordinated truck deployment and progressive widening of cleared areas. Special provisions address unique road features such as medians with drainage considerations and complex intersection geometries, ensuring safe and comprehensive snow removal while minimizing traffic obstruction and maintaining maximum clear paths for cross traffic during winter storm events.