LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting annual inspections of winter maintenance equipment at garages across the state.

Crews are rolling out their plow and salt trucks to ensure all the equipment is in working order when the weather turns cold again.

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Motorists are reminded to give plows plenty of room to do their jobs when they are on the road this winter.