What are ODOT winter maintenance practices?
ODOT winter maintenance practices include plowing, sanding, and applying winter anti-icing liquids. The combination of practices used at each site may vary to accommodate the different climate, traffic, and storm conditions encountered. ODOT’s goal is to provide safe roadway. However, it is always up to the motorist to drive according to conditions. ODOT maintenance practices include: • Plowing: Using snowplows and other equipment to remove snow and ice from bridges and roads. • Sanding: Applying material specified for each area (includes various sizes of gravel or cinders) on highways to improve vehicle traction. Winter liquid products are used in several ways: • To melt snow and ice on the road surface (used as a deicer). • To help prevent snow and ice from sticking to the road surface (used as an anti-icer). • In conjunction with sand to help the sand stick to icy roads (used to pre-wet sand).
