Avalanche mitigation with WWII Howitzers
Since the 1950s, surplus WWII Howitzers have been a critical asset for CDOT in the seasonal fight against avalanches; however, now these large guns are starting to be phased out.
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Since the 1950s, surplus WWII Howitzers have been a critical asset for CDOT in the seasonal fight against avalanches; however, now these large guns are starting to be phased out.
Contractors working for the Colorado Department of Transportation began work Monday to install five avalanche control units along known side paths on U.S. Highway 550 north of the summit of Red Mounta...
On July 10, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin the installation of new avalanche control equipment above US Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass, between Silverton and Ouray. The