Document Summary

This is the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Snow Plowing Guide, a standards document establishing operational procedures for winter snow removal services on state highways. The guide is designed for internal NJDOT use and contractor reference to ensure consistent and efficient snow plowing operations across the state's road network.

The document provides detailed plowing standards for various highway configurations, including two-lane, two-direction highways; three-lane, two-direction highways; four-lane undivided highways; and multi-lane divided highways with both raised and depressed medians. Standards specify truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100 to 500 feet between vehicles), overlap requirements (approximately 2 feet), and the sequence of plowing operations for each configuration. Additional sections address specialized scenarios including jughandles and switch-back curve ramps, with guidance on optimal equipment selection and plowing techniques. The standards are prescriptive operational procedures rather than a procurement contract, with no pricing, payment terms, or contract periods specified.