The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is asking residents for their help to name snowplows across the state. CTDOT employees submitted their favorite and most creative names, and now the winners will be decided by members of the public. A total of 12 CTDOT snowplows will be named this year.
Members of the public can vote by visiting ct.gov/dot and clicking the Snowplow Naming Contest link, or by directly visiting https://forms.office.com/g/89tD48ej7N. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The winning names will be announced by the end of January 2025.
“CTDOT snowplows are some of the most visible vehicles on our roadways and they deserve special treatment,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “I hope residents from across the state will join the fun and help us name the next batch of plows in our snow fighting fleet.”
There are more than 630 CTDOT plow trucks clearing state roads and highways during inclement weather. Some of the CTDOT snow fighting equipment includes single axle plows with 9.5 feet of plowable width, triaxle single wing plows with 17 feet of plowable width, and tandem axle tow plows with 26 feet of plowable width. A variety of different plows will be named.
This is the third CTDOT snowplow naming contest. Previous winners have included names like Buzz Iceclear, Husky McSalty, Scoop Dogg, SnowBob Plowpants, and Fast & Flurryous. The 12 names that receive the most votes will make their way onto CTDOT snowplows this winter season. A total of three plows will be named in each CTDOT maintenance district.
Members of the public are encouraged to follow CTDOT on Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram to find out the winners of the Snowplow Naming Contest, as well as winter weather alerts, safety messages, program updates and more.
For real-time travel information, including current road conditions, road closures, traffic cameras and more, visit CTroads.org.