(2005) Iowa’s Cooperative Snow Fence Program, June 2005. Transportation, Department of
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Abstract
While we can’t keep it from blowing, there are ways to influence the wind that carries tons of blowing and drifting snow. Periodically, severe winter storms will create large snow drifts that close roads and driveways, isolate farmsteads and increase snowplowing. Many of these drifting problems happen in the same place year after year. Although there are no foolproof methods of wind and snow control, properly designed and maintained snow fences can reduce or eliminate these problem areas. This publication discusses the benefits of snow fence, then examines the types used by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Finally, it provides information about how you can get involved in the DOT’s Cooperative Snow Fence Program.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | DOT, Snow Fences, Weather, Travel, Snow |
| Subjects: | Transportation > Research Transportation > Traffic safety Transportation > Roads and highways Transportation |
| ID Code: | 7432 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 08 Jul 2009 19:03 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jul 2009 19:03 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/7432 |