Document Summary

This document is the NJDOT Snow Plowing Guide, issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It establishes operational standards and procedures for snow plowing services across New Jersey's highway system. The guide applies to all contractors and NJDOT personnel responsible for winter maintenance and snow removal operations on state-maintained roadways.

The guide provides detailed technical specifications for plowing operations across various highway configurations, including two-lane divided highways, three-lane divided highways, four-lane undivided highways, and multi-lane divided highways with raised or depressed medians. Key specifications include truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100 to 500 feet between vehicles), overlap requirements (approximately 2 feet between plowed areas), and debris removal procedures. Additional guidance covers jughandle plowing operations and switch-back curve ramp management. The document specifies that plowing patterns and truck deployment should be optimized based on road geometry and traffic patterns to ensure maximum safety and operational efficiency. No pricing, contractual amounts, or option periods are specified in this operational guide; it functions as a technical manual establishing minimum performance standards for snow removal services contracted by NJDOT.