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Ohio Turnpike
prepares its Snow & Ice Fleet for Winter
The Ohio Turnpike recently made its final preparations for the upcoming
winter season, with comprehensive winter equipment inspections at its
eight Maintenance Garages along the 241-mile mainline.
The Turnpike-wide, 136-point inspection of all snowplows and equipment
takes place annually, just before the first signs of winter weather.
"Turnpike customers expect a premium road to travel during the winter,"
said Chris Matta, Maintenance Engineer for the Ohio Turnpike.
"When required, crews will work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week to
provide customers with a safe and reliable route on the Ohio Turnpike."
Turnpike customers can be assured that a sufficient number of snowplows
will be available at any given moment to maintain the 1,386 lane miles,
31 interchanges and 14 service plazas on the Ohio Turnpike. There
are 15 salt storage facilities and crews use an average of nearly
70,000 tons of salt each year; although last year's harsh winter
required almost 100,000 tons.
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