Traffic & Transit

A Look At The Technology That Tells MnDOT How To Treat Minnesota's Roads

WCCO's Pauleen Le stepped into one of their plows to see firsthand the technology and the thought process behind making those decisions.

(WCCO)

November 29, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Transportation had plows out pre-treating the roads ahead of Tuesday's snowfall.

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But how do they make those crucial decisions -- whether to use salt or brine, and which roads to treat and how?

WCCO's Pauleen Le stepped into one of their plows to see firsthand the technology and the thought process behind making those decisions.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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