City of Lincoln announces snowplow upgrades, storm text alerts ahead of winter

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN)— The city of Lincoln is preparing to keep roads clear ahead of winter weather with updates to help LTU respond more efficiently when snow falls.

Six LTU snowplows now have new software that works with existing sensors to track road conditions and help apply the right amount of deicing material in real time.

The city also plans to hire eight new transportation equipment operators to help crews clear more areas of the city faster…

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