Document Summary

This is the NJDOT (New Jersey Department of Transportation) Snow Plowing Guide, a technical and operational document outlining standardized procedures for snow removal services on New Jersey roadways. The guide establishes protocols for state and local highway maintenance operations under the Department of Transportation's Winter Operations division.

The document provides detailed specifications for snow plowing operations across different 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 medians without drainage and depressed medians with drainage. Standards specify truck positioning, spacing requirements (typically 100 to 500 feet between vehicles), overlap specifications (approximately 2 feet), and sequential operational procedures for each road type. Additional guidance covers specialized operations including jughandle plowing procedures and switch-back curve ramp plowing techniques. The standards emphasize maximum clear path provisions for cross traffic and efficient cleanup methodologies. Equipment recommendations include power-reversible plows or graders for optimal performance on complex roadway configurations. These operational guidelines ensure consistent, standardized snow removal practices across New Jersey's transportation network during winter weather events.