NJDOT Snow Plowing Guide

This document is a standardized operational guide published by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for snow plowing and spreading services. The guide establishes uniform procedures for contractors performing winter maintenance operations on state highways within New Jersey. These guidelines can be accessed through the NJDOT Intranet under Winter Operations and apply to all plowing and spreading service contracts executed by the state.

The guide presents six standardized plowing configurations with specific truck placement and operational procedures for different highway types: two-lane two-direction highways, three-lane two-direction highways, four-lane undivided highways, and multi-lane divided highways with either raised medians or depressed medians with drainage. For each configuration, the guide specifies truck sequencing, spacing intervals (typically 100-500 feet between trucks), overlap requirements (approximately 2 feet), and directional protocols. Additional guidance covers specialized conditions including jughandle plow procedures and switch-back curve ramp operations. The standards ensure consistent snow removal across state roadways by defining truck positioning relative to lane lines, centerlines, and shoulder areas, with particular attention to maintaining maximum clearance for cross traffic and efficient cleanup operations. No pricing, renewal periods, or financial terms are specified in this operational standards document.