According to Harold M. Bartlett, deputy secretary of transportation, the costs to the department from this year's snow season has now exceeded $110 million -- far more than the $26 million it budgeted or any of its worst-case scenarios.
State Highway Administrator Neil J. Pedersen said the public can expect to see visible evidence of the budget impact this year as his agency cuts back on lawn-mowing, tree-trimming and other maintenance items. Also likely to be deferred are many capital projects.