Improving Roadside Herbicide Application and Versatility

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) maintains over 19,000 acres of roadside. Within that area are noxious weeds, guardrails, and signs. Vegetation can obscure the visibility of signs and guardrails and, in extreme cases, impede or block roadway drainage. Mowing typically occurs between one to four times a year depending on the location. In the meantime, noxious weeds need to be controlled. One of the best means of control is herbicide application. Herbicides, or plant growth regulators, are applied to the vegetation to slow the growth and thus reduce the need for mowing and increase visibility for motorists. ODOT's current processes for the application of herbicides is labor intensive, unsafe for the employees, and limits the availability of dual-purpose equipment for other jobs.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Edition: Final Report
  • Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 145p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01906647
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/OH-2023-16
  • Contract Numbers: 36498
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Jan 31 2024 2:17PM