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Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) “Name That Plow Contest” returns for its fourth year! As winter approaches, we are excited to host this contest again and give kids (K-5) across Delaware the opportunity to name some of our snowplows.
There were over 200 entries last year and the winning names were Ice Ice Bladey, Melton John, and Blades of Flurries!
“Keeping our roads clear and safe during winter storms is a vital task, and our dedicated crews take great pride in their work,” said DelDOT Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski. “The Name That Plow contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about snow removal and connect with DelDOT’s efforts to keep our state moving.”
One winner from each county will be selected and a snowplow will visit their school. Submissions can be made as a class or from individual students.
Entries will be accepted via email until 11:59 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024, at dotpublic@delaware.gov.
Submissions must include:
School name
Plow name
Class/Teacher/Student name
Grade
DelDOT has more than 300 pieces of snow removal statewide and is responsible for treating and plowing almost 14,000 lane miles of roadway. For more information about DelDOT’s winter storm operations visit the DelDOT Snow FAQ webpage.
Be sure to check out the Be DelAWARE Safety Campaign as well. The Be DelAWARE Pledge encourages Delaware residents to adopt safe, environmentally conscious practices in all aspects of transportation, such as walking and driving safely and responsibly” Be DelAWARE Safety Campaign – Delaware Department of Transportation.
Related Topics: DelDOT; Delaware Department of Transportation; Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski, Name That Plow
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Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) “Name That Plow Contest” returns for its fourth year! As winter approaches, we are excited to host this contest again and give kids (K-5) across Delaware the opportunity to name some of our snowplows.
There were over 200 entries last year and the winning names were Ice Ice Bladey, Melton John, and Blades of Flurries!
“Keeping our roads clear and safe during winter storms is a vital task, and our dedicated crews take great pride in their work,” said DelDOT Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski. “The Name That Plow contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about snow removal and connect with DelDOT’s efforts to keep our state moving.”
One winner from each county will be selected and a snowplow will visit their school. Submissions can be made as a class or from individual students.
Entries will be accepted via email until 11:59 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024, at dotpublic@delaware.gov.
Submissions must include:
School name
Plow name
Class/Teacher/Student name
Grade
DelDOT has more than 300 pieces of snow removal statewide and is responsible for treating and plowing almost 14,000 lane miles of roadway. For more information about DelDOT’s winter storm operations visit the DelDOT Snow FAQ webpage.
Be sure to check out the Be DelAWARE Safety Campaign as well. The Be DelAWARE Pledge encourages Delaware residents to adopt safe, environmentally conscious practices in all aspects of transportation, such as walking and driving safely and responsibly” Be DelAWARE Safety Campaign – Delaware Department of Transportation.
Related Topics: DelDOT; Delaware Department of Transportation; Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski, Name That Plow
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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