Snow and ice control

Snowplow driver-assist system makes a tough job safer—and may be coming to a plow near you
View of a driver, assist-system, and road from inside a snowplow

Imagine driving down the highway, looking out your windshield, and seeing nothing but a sea of whit

To reduce snowplow fuel consumption, U researchers harness the power of big data
MnDOT employee walking toward a snowplow

Keeping Minnesota’s roads safe and accessible during the winter comes with a hefty price tag: The

U researchers and Edina snowplow drivers team up to reduce salt in Minnesota’s waters
Photo: City of Roseville

U of M researchers recently collaborate

Raising awareness of snow fence program could help reduce dangerous drifts
hay bale fence

Snow fences, such as rows of trees, shrubs, or standing corn, can catch drifting snow an

Researchers are helping improve bridge repairs
bridge construction

U of M researchers are helping the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) ev

New guide helps road crews choose the best pothole patch
pothole and hat

For most road crews, repairing potholes is an essential and highly visible duty.

Outreach program, training help MnDOT promote snow fences
snow fence

Snow fences improve roadway safety and reduce the need for plowing and deicing.

U of M findings support testing of bridge-beam fabrication method
bridge materials

Supported by U of M findings, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has begun pi

Driver-assist systems support snowplow operations
snow plow

Snowplow operators have many tasks to do simultaneously while removing snow and spread