Mechanical Cleaning of Unlined Ditches

International Road Federation Video VH-88 Mechanical Cleaning of Unlined Ditches Visit the International Road Federation at http://www.irfnews.org/ - Noncommercial Use Only - Published with Permission - This video begins with a review of the structure of a roadside ditch and how it functions to protect the road and the adjacent property. Necessary conditions for use of motor grader are shown. Mechanical ditch cleaning is demonstrated in clearly outlined steps: planning the job, setting up traffic control devices, cleaning the ditch, cleaning adjacent culverts and outfall ditches, disposing of unwanted material, cleaning the jobsite, and inspecting the finished job.