Tag: snowplows
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CDOT pivots from snowplowing to wildfire mitigation along highways
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Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance crews have launched an early push to clear dry vegetation along highways to reduce the chance that sparks or cigarette butts from passing vehicles might ignite fast-moving fires this summer. With CDOT meteorologists forecasting above-normal wildfire potential — particularly in the mountains and foothills — the department is ramping up…
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Snow day causes delays, snarls metro Denver traffic — but officials, residents appear prepared
Wednesday’s winter storm caused delays, some cancellations, road closures statewide and messy streets throughout metro Denver. But Denverites appear better prepared, particularly following a harsh January of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. “Our big plows have been out since around 1:00 a.m. (Wednesday) addressing the main streets, with drivers running their routes and dropping deicer…
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