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The New York State Department of Transportation is testing a material to see if it can reduce the wear and tear on roads caused by snowmobile track studs.
The DOT has installed four thermal-plastic road crossings in Lewis County.
"They are on designated trails so these are places where people cross...and we expect will continue to use that for crossing," said Michael Flick of the DOT.
The crossings are grey and are between 15 and 20 feet wide.
One can be found on Route 12 near Lyons Falls. Three others have been installed on Route 26 between Lowville and Constableville.
During the summer, the puncture holes in the crossings 'heal'. The hot temperatures cause the holes to close up.
The DOT has installed four thermal-plastic road crossings in Lewis County.
"They are on designated trails so these are places where people cross...and we expect will continue to use that for crossing," said Michael Flick of the DOT.
The crossings are grey and are between 15 and 20 feet wide.
One can be found on Route 12 near Lyons Falls. Three others have been installed on Route 26 between Lowville and Constableville.
During the summer, the puncture holes in the crossings 'heal'. The hot temperatures cause the holes to close up.