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UDOT demonstration details snowplow blade replacement, weights and safety on SR 210
Summary
Two presenters described replacing a snowplow blade at Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR 210), saying blades total about 4,000 pounds and are rebuilt in 4-foot, ~200-pound sections; safety supports are used to guard against hydraulic failure.
Two presenters described replacing a snowplow blade at Little Cottonwood Canyon on State Route 210 and explained how crews rebuild and rotate blade sections to extend service life.
The demonstration matters because plow blades and routine maintenance affect how quickly crews can clear roads after storms and how safely those workers operate. The presenters gave specific measurements and described safety steps used during blade changes.
Speaker 1 said, "The blade's about 4,000 pounds," and explained that crews rebuild plow blades by removing bolts and…
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