Alaska DOT reports record snows, avalanche impacts and new mitigation technologies in March update DOT&PF told the Senate Transportation Committee that unusually heavy winter storms this season led to record snowfall days, hundreds of closure hours on key highways, increased contractor spending on sidewalk and snow hauling, staffing vacancies in remote districts, and deployment of radar, infrasound and a mobile 'boom' avalanche-mitigation system.

Alaska's winter has brought record snowfall and unprecedented avalanche challenges, pushing the Department of Transportation to innovate with cutting-edge technology for traveler safety.

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UDOT team prioritizes safety during winter canyon operations UDOT officials actively manage canyon closures to ensure driver safety during snowstorms.

As winter storms blanket Utah's mountains, UDOT emphasizes that safety must come before convenience, even if it means closing canyons to protect drivers from avalanche dangers.

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UDOT winter operations team prioritizes safety during snowstorm management UDOT personnel ensure safety by clearing traffic during severe winter conditions in Utah canyons

Amid heavy snowfall, UDOT officials reveal how their avalanche safety measures protect both residents and winter sports enthusiasts in Utah's canyons.

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