Snow removal efforts from the Jan. 31 blizzard are expected to cost the Oklahoma Transportation Department between $4 million and $6 million, state transportation commissioners were told Monday.
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BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com
Published: February 8, 2011
The Jan. 31 blizzard was one of the three worst winter storms in Oklahoma's history, with snow removal expected to cost the state Transportation Department between $4 million and $6 million, commissioners were told Monday.
Snow removal has been exhausting for state road crews, many of whom spent several days working alternating 12-hour shifts, said Gary Evans, deputy director and chief engineer.
They are prepared to do it all again this week if another major snowstorm rolls in as expected, he said.
“We are restocked with materials and ready to attack the next storm,” Evans said. “Luckily, we have had a couple of days of sunshine ... that has allowed us to catch our breath, get a little bit of sleep, make sure our equipment is maintained and ready to go... FULL ARTICLE
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