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technology13 days ago•3 min saved

Snow Scoops Keep Stoplights Clear in Winter Weather

Snow-scoop visors and snow-cone shields are passive attachments on traffic-light visors designed to prevent snow from obscuring the signal. Two main approaches—louvered, vented snow-scoop visors (like the SWARCO McCain design) and clear acrylic snow cones (from Snow Proof Signals LLC)—sit over or inside the hood to shed or vent snow without electrical heating. These durable, maintenance-friendly solutions evolved from early glare-blocking hoods and gas-lit signals to today’s LEDs, improving visibility and reducing snow-related outages.

via SlashGear|

#road-safety #snow #technology

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Colorado Mountain Passes: Avalanche Closures Cause Lengthy Delays and Rescues"

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the closure of a significant portion of Interstate 70, Vail Pass, in both directions for winter maintenance work, causing a "lengthy delay." Drivers were advised to take the southern alternate route, although it was cautioned to be icy and snowpacked. Additionally, Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass remained closed due to safety concerns following recent avalanches, with heavy snowfall leading to further closures as the substantial snow-clearing effort continues.

via CBS News|

#colorado #i-70 #road-closure

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Northern Wisconsin Implements Frozen Road Laws: What You Need to Know"

The Wisconsin frozen road law is set to begin on Thursday for the northern half of the state, affecting Zone 1 and Zone 2, allowing vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The declaration is issued once the ground under highway pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18 inches, and special permits for hauling the increased weights are not required in Zone 1 and Zone 2. However, the higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance authority.

via Yahoo News|

#frozen-road-law #road-conditions #transportation

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Northern Wisconsin Implements Frozen Road Laws: What You Need to Know"

The Wisconsin frozen road law is set to begin in the northern half of the state, affecting Zone 1 and Zone 2, allowing vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The law is implemented to protect the state's road infrastructure, and the declaration is issued once the ground under highway pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18 inches. Special permits for hauling the increased weights are not required in Zone 1 and Zone 2, but higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance authority.

via WeAreGreenBay.com|

#frozen-road-law #transportation #weight-restrictions