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Avoid the "Second Shovel"

People can play a part in ensuring the ends of their driveways remain clear of snow even after their local snowplow comes through. Shoveling a "corner" of the right-of-way free of snow in the area several feet before the driveway will help keep that same snow from being pushed into the driveway in an icy, heavy pile. Clearing an area large enough to hold the snow coming off the plow may help reduce the "second shovel." 

Refer to the image below to see where you should be clearing away the snow. 

Diagram of where to clear snow on driveway

CLICK HERE:  MDOT warns motorists.

Crews work diligently to get the roads clear during storm events.  Sometimes we don’t get the roads cleared as quickly as we would like, due to mechanical failures, heavy winds, stranded and deserted vehicles stuck in the roadways, amongst other things.   Please take caution when choosing to travel during such snow storms.

Here are some photos and videos of what our drivers endure while making the roads safe for travel.
 

Video: County Plow Truck Clearing Snow on a Primary Road

Video: Following Behind County Plow Truck

Video: View From Inside County Plow Truck - Snow Removal

Video: View From Inside County Plow Truck - Snow Coming Off Front Blade

Video: View From Inside County Plow Truck - Deep Snow Drift

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