Document Summary

This is the NJDOT (New Jersey Department of Transportation) Snow Plowing Guide, a technical reference document that establishes standardized procedures for snow removal operations on New Jersey state highways. The guide applies to NJDOT personnel and contracted snow plowing service providers operating across New Jersey's roadway network.

The guide details specific plowing standards and operational procedures organized by highway configuration type, including two-lane two-direction highways, three-lane two-direction highways, four-lane undivided highways, multi-lane divided highways with raised medians, multi-lane divided highways with depressed medians, jughandles, and switch-back curve ramps. For each configuration, the document specifies truck positioning, spacing intervals (typically 100 to 500 feet between trucks), overlap requirements (generally 2 feet), and directional plowing sequences. Key operational procedures include truck sequencing protocols, snow placement guidelines, and equipment recommendations for specialized road configurations. Switch-back curve ramps are noted as most effectively addressed using power-reversible plows or graders, with provisions for alternative methods using standard trucks when specialized equipment is unavailable. The guide emphasizes progressive widening and efficient snow disposition to the gutter line or appropriate storage areas to maintain maximum clear path for traffic while minimizing thawing and refreezing cycles.