Department Of Transportation Snowfighter Roadeo Combining Training With Competition To Prepare For Winter

Department Of Transportation Snowfighter Roadeo Combining Training With Competition To Prepare For Winter

PIERRE — The official championship of South Dakota highway snow removal is taking place today in Pierre. The South Dakota Department of Transportation Snowfighter Roadeo will see 20 qualifying drivers from the four D-O-T regions compete in various skill challenges…

D-O-T Director of Operations Craig Smith says drivers will be tackling a variety of obstacles…

Smith says events not only provide training for winter maintenance personnel but promotes teamwork too…

The awards will be presented later this afternoon.