brings together transportation professionals and researchers from around the country to drive innovation in the field of winter maintenance. By evaluating materials, equipment and methods in real-world conditions, the program identifies the most effective techniques and technologies to save agencies money, improve safety and increase efficiency.
News & Events
NCHRP Report Spotlights How Winter Road Repairs Can Affect Snow and Ice Removal
Keeping pavements in good working condition is critical throughout the year. But for many transportation agencies, decisions during the winter months regarding potholes and other repairs must be considered alongside deicing and plowing strategies.
Clear Roads Members Share Product Experiences
Thinking of trying a new winter maintenance product? See what Clear Roads members have to say!
Montana Evaluates High Friction Surface Treatments for Bridge Decks
A polymer overlay can extend a bridge deck’s service life by making it more waterproof and resistant to chlorides. These treatments are also known to improve surface friction, increasing skid resistance and driver safety.
Clear Roads’ National Survey Compiles Ninth Year of Winter Maintenance Data
We’ve published our ninth Annual Survey of State Winter Maintenance Data, which compiles winter resources, material and cost data from 41 states for the 2022-2023 winter season.
Recent Research Results
Electric Vehicle Technologies and Alternative Fuels for Winter Road Operations
Interviews with 13 state DOTs and others in government, as well as vehicle and fuel system manufacturers, informed this synthesis … Read more
High Performance Blade Evaluation
New tools—including a testing protocol and quick reference guide—aim to help agencies compare the costs and variables of different plow … Read more
Corrosion and Connectors Don’t Mix
This synthesis project used a survey of winter maintenance professionals and a review of relevant literature to gather information that … Read more
New Resources
Entry-Level CDL Training Materials
A new federal rule is changing how transportation agencies train equipment operators who need to obtain or upgrade a commercial … Read more
Proficiency Testing Program for Labs
Clear Roads is partnering with AASHTO re:source to help laboratories improve and standardize their testing protocols for materials used for … Read more
National Survey Compiles Eighth Year of Winter Maintenance Data
We’ve published our eighth Annual Survey of State Winter Maintenance Data, which compiles winter resources, material and cost data from … Read more