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Title:

Snow & Ice Control Operations

Abstract:

Describes various aspects of Caltrans' methods of controlling snow/ice on mountainous highways, including chain controls, materials, environmental concerns, equipment, personnel management, communications, forecasting, enforcement, and avalanche control.

Source(s):

California DOT Maintenance Program

Date: 1999

Author:

California DOT (Caltrans)

Keywords:


Snow
Ice/Frost
Environment
Anti-icing/deicing chemicals
Avalanche

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