Document Summary

This document is the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Snow Plowing Guide, a comprehensive operational manual for winter maintenance services. The guide establishes standardized procedures and best practices for snow removal contractors operating within New Jersey's jurisdiction. The document serves as an instructional resource rather than a specific contract award, providing technical guidance to contractors and NJDOT personnel responsible for highway snow and ice removal operations.

The guide delineates plowing standards and operational protocols for various highway configurations, including two-lane divided highways, three-lane divided highways, four-lane undivided highways, and multi-lane divided highways with different median types. Specific truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100-500 feet between vehicles), and overlap requirements (approximately 2 feet) are detailed for each configuration. The guide addresses specialized scenarios including jughanda operations and switch-back curve ramps, with recommendations for equipment deployment and sequencing. The document emphasizes progressive snow clearing from shoulders to travel lanes, with provisions for power-reversible plows or graders to optimize operational efficiency. No pricing terms, contract amounts, or renewal periods are specified in this guide, as it functions as a procedural manual rather than a contractual agreement establishing financial obligations or service compensation.