Design, maintenance and operation of a trans-Sierra highway, California

TitleDesign, maintenance and operation of a trans-Sierra highway, California
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1963
AuthorsNicholson, R. I.
Conference Name31st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 31st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1963
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationYosemite National Park, California
KeywordsHighways, Snow removal
Abstract

A discussion is presented of the various highway design problems that aid for economical maintenance of snow removal, avalanche control on interstate highway through the mountains. Grade separation and route selection is stressed for avalanche control with traffic on both sides of canyons.

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