Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Clear Your Driveway the Smart Way

Northwest Missouri is receiving more snow again and Missouri Department of Transportation crews are working hard to make all state roads safe and passable. As snow plows clear the roadways, plowed snow may end up blocking private drives. MoDOT's priority is to clear the roadway, but offers some tips you can do to keep the plowed snow from your driveway.
Pile snow that has been shoveled from the driveway on the DOWNSTREAM side of the driveway. Plow blades will then push snow into the area just before your driveway, leaving a much smaller amount in the entrance. Remember to have the snow removed away from the entrance far enough to allow one to see oncoming traffic when entering the highway.
More information on keeping your driveway clear is available at this link: www.modot.org/road_conditions/keepdrivewayclear.htm.
For more information about this or for updated road conditions, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.

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