DelDOT Name That Plow entries due Dec. 15; deadline extended

Winter’s official arrival is now just a few weeks away, and the Delaware Department of Transportation is launching its third annual Name That Plow contest for elementary school students across the state.

There were more than 150 entries last year, and the winning names were Darth Blader, Snow Crusher and Scoop Dogg.

“Taking care of our roads during a winter storm event is a big job, and our employees work hard to clear roads as quickly and safely as possible,” said Nicole Majeski, secretary of transportation. “This is a fun way to bring DelDOT into classrooms across the state, and spread awareness of all the work that goes into snow and ice removal.”

One winner from each county will be selected and will have a snowplow visit their school. Submissions can be made as a class or from individual students.

Entries will be accepted via email until 11:59 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at dotpublic@delaware.gov.

Submissions should include school name, plow name, class/teacher/student’s name and grade.

DelDOT has more than 300 pieces of snow-removal equipment statewide, and is responsible for treating and plowing almost 14,000 lane miles of roadway. For more information about DelDOT’s winter storm operations, visit the DelDOT Snow FAQ webpage.