States are ready to keep roads clear this winter with new technology

WASHINGTON – As state transportation officials prepare for this season's onslaught of winter blizzards and ice storms, many of them will be using technology in new ways to help clear the roads and make them safer for drivers.

From Pennsylvania to Nevada, states will be battling the elements by using such tools as road sensors, tracking gear on snowplows and onboard cameras that upload photos of current conditions.

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