Document Summary

This is the NJDOT (New Jersey Department of Transportation) Snow Plowing Guide, which establishes operational standards and procedures for snow removal and spreading services on New Jersey roadways. The document provides technical guidance for state and local contractors performing winter maintenance operations across various highway configurations.

The guide outlines standardized plowing protocols for different road types, 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. For each configuration, the document specifies truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100-500 feet between vehicles), overlap requirements (approximately 2 feet), and sequencing procedures to ensure complete snow removal from travel lanes to shoulder and gutter lines. Additional standards address specialized areas including jughandles and switch-back curve ramps, with specific techniques for efficient snow displacement and cleanup. The guide emphasizes progressive widening of cleared areas and efficient vehicle coordination to minimize thawing and refreezing cycles while maintaining maximum clear path for cross-traffic. No pricing, contractual amounts, or specific vendor information is contained within this operational guidance document.